What file format should I use if they can't play H264?

I output my final AE animations with the Animation codec for editing.
When I create a version of an animation for the client to review, I use the H264 codec. It looks good, and the file size is reasonable.
But what do I do if the client can't play videos with the H264 codec? This pops up with older computers, even if they have Quicktime 7 or higher.
(Worth noting - the Mac that I bought last August doesn't have Sorenson 3 on it. I don't know how to get that one back.)
Best,
Mike

Mylenium wrote:
Also, H.264 requires SSE2, which may not be available on older machines.
Mylenium
That's a good point, which probably explains why some of the OP's clients have problems when others don't.
For the purpose of others seeking to enable Quicktime Legacy Codecs, I should mention that Mike (the OP) contacted me off-Forum to enquire specifics on how to do so. The specifics are:
On a Mac, go to System Preferences/Quicktime/Advanced, and check the Legacy Codec box.
The same is accessible within Windows by launching Quicktime, then choose Edit/Preferences/Quicktime Preferences/Advanced.

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