Why can't I view wmv files on web pages?

[FenianEel]

Using Media Player 10, I can view mpeg's and everything else, or .wmv files when they're sent to me. But I can't view them if they're embedded in a web page. It says opening media, but the page freezes and so does Media Player.

This is the same whether I use IE or Mozilla.

Why is this and what do I need to do?

I have QuickTime, Realplayer, Image Mixer VCD2, etc., but there are sites, where I need to view them in Windows Media Player.

Thanks in advance for your assistance

[charliebrisbane]

Not sure why, mine does. Thank goodness because loads of porn is in that format. Just joking.........or am I.