Can't open movie....not a format Quicktime understands

Would really appreciate suggestions as soon as possible about additional software needed.
Want to watch a downloaded movie but get a message that ".mp4 could not be opened. The movie is not in a format that QuickTime Player understands."

Try either Perian (no longer in development but it still works) or VLC DVD Player.
Good luck,
Clinton

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