Quick time error 2048 - cant open file

I just downloaded quick time and cant open some files. They are designed for quick time but when I try and open them I get the 2048 error message. I have deleted and re-installed the quck time and am still getting the message.
Any ideas ?

Error -2048 implies MPEG-2 file format which QuickTime Player doesn't play without additional software:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/

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