On my Mac: embedded wmv files crash my web browser

Every now and then I'll click a video link to an embedded wmv file and watch either Firefox or Safari abruptly exit. There is no warning, or even an error report prompt. Any ideas as to what's going on?

Do you have Flip4Mac installed?
I've had an issue in Safari, but not Firefox, whereby the browser freezes, and I have to force quit it.
I am not sure if this will help, but, if you do have F4M installed, it's worth considering. F4M has a utility application on the page HERE, and a Read Me about it HERE.
If you find that works, post back with your results. If you don't have F4M, get it and see if that solves your problem.

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