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Protocol
11-11-2005, 11:56 AM
Ello, ello...

I've encoded a video in WMV 9 format and am including it in a project, but I want to make sure that the end user doesn't experience a blank screen if they don't have the correct Media Player version.

I checked out the dependencies list for the first time today, but didn't see a mention of the WMV codec. Being an absolute video-moron, can someone help me out with some quick suggestions.

If they have the correct version, I want the movie to just play. If not, then I want it to prompt them to download from a link I will provide.

I need to get it out in an hour or so...

Thank yout's in advance...

Protocol
rhosk
11-11-2005, 01:04 PM
Just make 9 the version to check for (9.0.0.0 - most that had 9 have 10 now) and provide the download link in the dependencies (currently set to microsoft.com I believe)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/9series/default.aspx
Protocol
11-11-2005, 01:59 PM
Just make 9 the version to check for (9.0.0.0 - most that had 9 have 10 now) and provide the download link in the dependencies (currently set to microsoft.com I believe)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/9series/default.aspx

Thanks rhosk,

When you say "make the 9 version check", do you mean within AMS? I didn't notice it within the dependencies default list. Unless it's the ActiveX control 6.0+ option.

If it is that option, then I'm going to feel pretty lame. =)

I've been given more time on the turnaround, but your quick response has been MUCh appreciated. You rock.

=p


Protocol
Protocol
11-11-2005, 02:05 PM
OK,

Just tried it and it worked great. As a test I set "Windows Media Player ActiveX control 6.0" to perform a minimum check for version 11 (which isn't out yet) and it prompted me, then set it for version 10 (which I have installed) and it didn't prompt.

Easy enough...

*Looking to the sky, twiddling thumbs, whistling and slowwwwwly stepping back...*

lol

Thanks for your help rhosk!

Protocol
rhosk
11-11-2005, 04:21 PM
NP, if you look at the det scripts it searches for the literal version, which I think is fantastic. It'll even test for any upgrades (9.0.21.blah). I tested this at length as well with Flash and it too worked great :yes
Corey
11-11-2005, 04:31 PM
Agreed, the lads did a capital job on the dependency system... :yes