I purchased several WMV files from [name removed] video clip store (don't ask). All files I bought were downloaded successfully without problems. They also play successfully, except two files that are larger than 100 megabytes.
Now, I did not see anything wrong with the downloads. The two "damaged files" were downloaded successfully (download completed), and both files have correct size. But when I play them, they stopped in the middle. Also, I cannot use the slider bar to go back and forth in the movie. The slider bar can be moved, but the movie doesn't go. I have tried Windows Media Player and Media Player Classic, and both suffer from the same symptoms.
However, I also tried play the WMV files in another computer (which has more updated codecs). I used Media Player Classic, and both movies managed to play slightly longer. No, I cannot finish the movies either, but it plays slightly longer than in my computer. Also, now I can use the slider bar to go back and forth in the movie, although I cannot exceed the point where the movie stops in the middle.
What could be wrong? I suspect it is a codec problem, but I'm not pretty sure. A friend of mine said that large WMV files are often problematic. Can it be fixed?
Thanks.
** edit by SpotTheCat ** No need to say where you bought these videos.