I resolved this problem.

First, I backtracked to WMP version 10.   In that version there was a line 
(File,View,...) where I was able to go to Help, drill down through the MS 
help to find that I had to turn down the video acceleration.  After doing 
that, the "movies" would play.  Then, I later "upgraded"  (I don't 
particularly recommend this) to WMP version 11.  In version 11, the movies 
now would play; also the (File, View,...) line appeared. 

Dean


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Date:    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:14:09 -0600
From:    Dean Kukral <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Media Viewer 11  won't show pictures

Sometime recently I upgraded to Windows Media Viewer 11.

When I click on a .wmv file, the viewer starts up and the sound plays, but
the pictures do not show.  There is only a green rectangle in the viewing
area.

What settings do I have to change to make the pictures appear?  There
doesn't seem to be much to set.

Could this have anything to do with my upgrade to McAfee's &*$# "Total
Protection" suite?  Could it be blocking the pictures? 

            

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