Windows MPG's or WMV files help

How can I add the above files types to my iPod Touch?
Message was edited by: WFMA for spelling

Search the web for something like "ipod video convert". You should turn up a number of possibilities. Searching the "iTunes for Windows" forums for the same should also turn up suggestions.
Regards.

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If the .mpg/.mpeg files are non-rights-protected you should be able to play them in Quicktime or iTunes. If the wmv files are non-rights-protected you should be able to use Flip4Mac. If the mpg/mpeg or wmv files are rights-protected you'll need the software or subscription that allows you to view copyrighted files.

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Have you done the obvious things to try to fix it: quit Quicktime then start it back up again, log out then back in, reboot.
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hello,
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flv (by the way is that basically reference file of the Film in Flash video format??)
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J

high/medium/low resolution Quicktime format
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MPEG-2 format
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Hi -
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!http://www.spotsbeforeyoureyes.com/MPEG_StreamclipExport.jpg!
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Mtd

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Flumoxed -
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Thanks Jim,
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