I downloaded a wmv file and cannot play it. Any suggestions?

Yeah, it says quick time cannot open it...
on my Macbook Pro

You need Flip4Mac WMV Player from  http://www.telestream.net/flip4mac-wmv/overview.htm  (Windows Media Player for the Mac is no longer supported, even by Microsoft)

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