Quicktime playing Windows format media

I am new to the Mac world but after having my Windows laptop stolen I decided to switch to Mac. My problem is playing media files (.wmv) in Quicktime. Is this a no win situation or does someone know what I am doing wrong. This is frustrating for the sales person said I could play the format just doesn't know how to do it.

http://flip4mac.com
Allows "most" WMP formats be played back inside a QuickTime Player window.
Not all WMP formats and codecs are included and third party software may still be required.

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