Video Files Not Working in QuickTime

I'm trying to play an MPEG-4 file on QuickTime, but keep getting an error saying that the file has invalid data. Normally, I would think that the file is simply corrupt, but it plays on Windows Media Classic perfectly. Any suggestions?

Microsoft uses proprietary codecs and these file will not play in QuickTime Player.
Use WMP to view these MPEG-4 files.

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I've searched through the forums and can't seem to find exactly what I need, please point me in the right direction if a solution has already been posted elsewhere.
Okay, so my problem is trying to burn movies to DVD. I don't actually have to use iDVD, but it's the only solution i've come up with. My problem is when I add a movie file (lets say, something that will ONLY OPEN with VLC), and press preview, no movie files show up... but when i put in a video file that will play with quicktime, the preview works fine.
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Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software / products that may be mentioned in this topic. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information above at your own discretion.
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