Flip4Mac Help with wmv files

Hi,
I have installed the Flip4Mac in order for me to play windows media player files.It seems to work ok but I need help with one specific file.
I am trying to play a wmv file from a CD and it opens Quicktime with audio but not video. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Macbook C2D Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Chances are the file is a WM v10 or 11 file, which cannot be played on a Mac.
However since Flip4Mac is not an Apple product, I suggest you post your question on Flip4Mac forums:
http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/

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