Need help viewing video downloads

Not sure if this is the right forum... When someone sends an email with a video attachment, or I'm on a site and want to view a video file, half the time it is not viewable on my G5. Is there a program that will automatically determine what extension / plugin that is required and do this for me seamlessly?
Thank you,
Mike

In addition to QuickTime you should install
Real Player
Windows Media Player and
VLC.
That should allow you to play most video you come across.

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