Vlc for opening Window media player

Trying to download vlc-2.0.1 dmg and I get a message that "Safari can't complete the download because there isnt enough free disc space". The staus on my hard drive shows 916 GB available, so I don't understand. Had no trouble with other downloads (Office 2011).
Anyone have any ideas, or know of another program for opening windows media player?
Hal

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