Run programs for windows? For instance, what happens if i try to install an old adventure game for say win95? Can i just install f.ex. the regular VLC player or do i need a spesial winmo VLC player? Is this phone anything like a laptop, i guess is what i'm asking...
If not, how do you guys play your favorite oldschool pc games on it?
I ordered it last week, and still waiting..
It does not normally do that
Mate, people have done all sorts of weird stuff to get games from other Microsoft platforms playing on WM devices but in general people play games built for the Windows Mobile operating system.
VLC is some sort of media player with games built in right?
In general trying to play a PC game on your WM device will be as useful as your title is to someone searching this thread!
The answer is no. It's a totally different processor with a different instruction set and the OS is Windows CE, not '95 or XP. It's not like an 'old' Windows PC.
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Hi, let me ask you guys a question. Does anybody of you guys that have upgraded it to Windows Media Player 10, have any problems running it?. I been having problems when I open certain files, specially WMV and MP3, I though it was maybe a corrupt codec or something, but I recently did a fresh install of the Windows Media Edition 2005 on my laptop, and its been doing the same thing. It sucks cause I can't use the media player as I would want too. the files even play on my MDAII but the player crashes on my PC when I play these files!. I tried to find the solution, but I don't really know what's doing that, I even tried to run the Kazaa lite Mega codec pack, to see if it was a missing codec or something, same thing. Anybody has the same problems?, and/or have any solutions?
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Hi, let me ask you guys a question. Does anybody of you guys that have upgraded it to Windows Media Player 10, have any problems running it?. I been having problems when I open certain files, specially WMV and MP3, I though it was maybe a corrupt codec or something, but I recently did a fresh install of the Windows Media Edition 2005 on my laptop, and its been doing the same thing. It sucks cause I can't use the media player as I would want too. the files even play on my MDAII but the player crashes on my PC when I play these files!. I tried to find the solution, but I don't really know what's doing that, I even tried to run the Kazaa lite Mega codec pack, to see if it was a missing codec or something, same thing. Anybody has the same problems?, and/or have any solutions?
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No problems so far Bro as a matter of fact I use WMP for loads of medias even DivX for example without having to install any third party codecs.
My guess is as good as yours - reinstall WMP10.
wmp 10 seems to have just ****ed my comp over all together!
Yo Yorch,
did u manage to fix your problem with wmp10?? because i got the same thing happening to mine..
Sounds like you either have a corrupted module in your graphics card drivers, your DirectX installation is a little screwy (Windows Media Player will try and use both to hardware-accelerate video decoding), or your Windows Media installation has gone a little screwy.
Either or. Maybe all three. I hate WMP10, I've so far avoided using it on my PC and I'm sticking with WMP9 for the time being - I still use Media Player 6.4 for all my proper video watching though
If you're having problems with codecs, it sounds actually like there could be a problem with your codec store too. You shouldn't use those codec packs, they clutter up your PC with WAY too many useless codecs, they install so many different filters and third party decoders your machine WILL (and does) slow down from parsing them all, adding their entries into the registry, loading them, registering them... Zzz. Best to keep your installations to a minimum, and use something like VLC - which uses the opensource ffmpeg and other free, opensource decoding classes to decode pretty much anything that's thrown at it. http://videolan.org to download that (it's a totally brilliant piece of software if all else fails, at least as a temporary workaround until you get your WMP problem fixed).
Of course, you still have Media Player Classic as another option too, google for that one.
so i have tons of vids i wanna put on my wing but idk what type of format my stock wing can play..i have 2 vids that r mp4 that play fine....but when i try 2 put some more they run super slow or i get no image only sound.....any 1 know what other media players are available for the wing???
I would use tcpmp it's freeware and in my opinion by far the best and fastest video player if you just want to watch a movie...just google it and you'll find it
tcpmp is like VLC for the ppc (LOTS OF ANTONYMS)
it plays everything
Listen to the two guys above... The problem with lots of HTC phones is the lack of drivers. They skimped. Fortunately we have the freeware community.
You should also check out the commercial version of TCPMP, Core Player. I used to love TCPMP and never wanted to switch to Core until they rolled out the new ones.
core player is 20 € though. Thats a bit steep !
I did a search and can't find any threads on Netflix. I saw an ad on TV that they now offer on line streaming of movies...has anyone tried this on a tilt? For $4.99 that seems like a better deal than buying movies and downloading them on to the SD?
I watch streaming movies on my laptop using my Tilt as the modem, but I don't think there's a way to get it to work on a Windows Mobile device directly as you have to install a small activex app on your actual PC (it intregrates into windows media player) and then you watch streaming movies that way.
PS there is a way to download movies from your PC, remove the DRM from them, and then convert them to play on your Tilt. I won't go into that here, but if you google you will find info on how to do that.
That's too bad...I'm surprised somebody hasn't figured out a way to do it yet as that would be pretty popular.
Does anyone know if the WM Windows Media Player plays DRM encrytped files?
So when I record videos on my Tilt it records in mp4 format. How can I convert them to something Windows Media Player can play on a pc (or an Xbox 360 can play on the tv)?
In order to play them on my pc I just rename the file from "video.mp4" to "video.3gp". It gives me a warning message that the file may become unstable or might not play, but I have not had a problem yet. Also I use quicktime to play the file on my pc after I have renamed it to 3gp format, WMP still won't play it. Quicktime wouldn't play it in mp4 format, but will if its named 3gp. Be sure to keep a backup of the file in the original mp4 format, just in case, it never hurts to have a copy of the original. If your stuck with just WMP then I am sorry, I have no clue.
Yeah, the Xbox 360 uses WMP, so Quicktime isn't an option for me.
I am trying to stream something from my PC to my Xbox 360 (and displayed on my tv).
I would think that since I am using Microsoft Windows Mobile to record the video that it would be compatible with a Microsoft Xbox 360. But then again, we all know how great the Microsoft MSN service works in Microsoft Outlook, so I guess this isn't surprising.
They really need to get it together at Microsoft. If they could make their left hand work with their right hand they would have a pretty nice body. But as is they don't have a body, they have a bunch of body parts that aren't connected.
It's ridiculous to me that a top of the line PDA phone running a Microsoft OS can record pretty decent quality videos, but can't play them on Microsoft's flagship multi media device- the Xbox 360, and can't even play them on Microsoft's own Windows Media Player.
/rant. Hopefully somoene knows a workaround...
I think if you go to Micro-soft web site , then to down loads, you can get a add-on that will do what you are looking to do
I look around and see if I can find a link for you..
you could do a google search for the MP4 codec that's the codec I use most often on the Microsoft Zune its accually a higher quality of video I think. Also if your using windows vista theres a free codec package out there that has just about every codec you could ever want when I get home i'll post you some links
The reason it wont play on the Xbox 360 is because it uses an audio codec that the Xbox dosent suport according to the software I got it says the audio codec our phones record in is "samr: ARM Narrowband"
http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=558753 thats what the xbox suposivly suports
for the PC follow F2504x4
Read this page then go down to the bottom and read number #2 What Others Are Downloading
Others who downloaded Windows Media Player Bonus Pack also downloaded:
1. Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows Vista (KB931621)
2. Codec Installation Package
3. Windows Media® Components for QuickTime
4. Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP
5. Critical Update for Windows Media Player (All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a319738d4d8&DisplayLang=en#QuickInfoContainer
Hello fellow XDA members,
I may be asking a question that was asked before but could not really find a answer. I have a Zune and use the Zune software to transfer my music to the Zune easily.
So here is the question:
Is there any way to allow my Captivate or any Android phone to connect to the Zune software on the PC and transfer and delete music on the Android device????
Thanks in advance for your responses!!!
I'm not really sure if there are any workarounds to get your device working with the Zune software.
However, if you are only concerned with DRM music (like the stuff you would get using the Zune pass), then windows media player would do the trick for you. Just open it up and go to the sync tab at the far right.
I never thought much about the DRM side of it since most of my music are on CD's and I ripped the music.
I was looking more towards the functionality of the Zune Software with an Android device. I have been using the Zune software for a few years now and really like it. All my albums and covers have been nicely organized and would really hate to start all over again. With the hope the Microsoft is not as restricted as Apple and their iTunes software, using the Zune software would be awesome.
I still have my Zune 30 and worse case scenario I will continue using it. I was hoping to eliminate one device.
so basically something like doubletwist geared towards zune? that'd be interesting..
i've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never consolidate my devices.
digital camera for special events, captivate phone, gps unit for unknown territory, zune 120 for everyday use.
I agree to that to a point. When it comes to specialized hardware our phones in no way compete. But with memory coming down in price and increasing in size there should not be a reason why this couldn't happen. Microsoft has leveraged this ability in their new Windows phones. One day it may happen but I think that may be years away. In the meantime, the music player ability is already converging into our phones, however limited. Utilizing the Zune Software with Android would be awesome. If Windows Media Player can do it why not the Zune Software??
I remember back years ago when I had a Palm PDA and a phone. Then convergence devices started coming out. I said I would never change over to a convergence device because if I loose it I end up loosing both. Well PDA's are of the past and they have converged into our everyday phones.
Interesting how technology changes our minds and daily decisions....
Zune music uses a different type of DRM that's not supported by WMP. Zune DRM is only supported by Zune player and Windows Phone 7.
But I do agree that we should have something that can sync Zune with Android phones (DRM issue aside). Microsoft will not support this for obvious reasons. I've tried WMP sync but results are less than stable and it will convert all video into WMV because Captivate MTP app only reports support of WMV.
This is an easy issue to overcome (besides the DRM protected content). I had a Zune HD before I had my Captivate, so I have the Zune software syncing podcast (audio and video), managing music, etc. I have it place all the content in the same libaries managed by Windows Media Player (Windows 7) so it shows up there too. Then I just sync my Captivate using WMP. Works very well, but like I said, not for DRM content.
Sandisk MP3 Player
I would LOVE to have Zune Pass on my Android Phone.
and FYI the Zune DRM will work on my Sandisk Fuze, I've used it for the past two years...........so does this help with getting it on Android? please....
"On the audio side, the Fuze offers support for MP3, WMA, secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, Audible, and Overdrive."
Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sandisk-sansa-fuze-2gb/4505-6490_7-32896584.html#ixzz1DGEtYERy
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I would LOVE to have Zune Pass on my Android Phone.
and FYI the Zune DRM will work on my Sandisk Fuze, I've used it for the past two years...........so does this help with getting it on Android? please....
"On the audio side, the Fuze offers support for MP3, WMA, secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, Audible, and Overdrive."
Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sandisk-sansa-fuze-2gb/4505-6490_7-32896584.html#ixzz1DGEtYERy
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This is a great point.
PLEASE, PLEASE someone make this for Android!!!!
For the Sansa I had to go into the system settings on the main menu and go to USB Mode.
There are two choices...
MTP and MSC
MTP is what lets me download Zune Music........MSC does not
hope that will help...
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This is a great point.
PLEASE, PLEASE someone make this for Android!!!!
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The Zune player for Android is under development:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818607