Playing MPEG-4 Video files in iTunes - No Sound

Hi there,
I have recently purchased some albums with videos etc.. However, I cannot seem to hear the sound. The video plays in iTunes without any problems but there is no sound coming out. Is this to do with codecs etc... I am running under Windows XP.
Thanks for any help and suggestions.

Download and install QuickTime 7.4.1 - make sure to select the standalone version, not the one with iTunes - and your troubles should be taken care of.

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