.mpg file could not be opened

I have a .mpg file that can not be opened with quicktime. I get the Error: The movie could not be opened message. I just updated to the most recent version of quicktime. This is not an MPEG-2 file. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Some MPEG 1 or 2, especially from the web are marginally made. Open it with MPEG Streamclip (free) and you can export it to a QT format from there. If it still won't open ,it may not be an MPEG at all or corrupt. You can also try VLC which also is free.
Note for Streamclip, there is a beta 1.9 version and a full 1.8 version. I have issues already with 1.9b so stick with 1.8 if you are new to it.

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...I've been using that to make gifs...
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