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Old 18-05-2008, 01:47 PM   #2
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Re: Error initializing MCI

Powerpoint 2007 and earlier does not recognize many mpg 2 video files. MCI
is Media Control Interface.

You need to use the Hyperlink function to point to the filename and let
Player play it, or buy a third party add in.

It is stupid, but this has been going on since Powerpoint added the movie
function.

The other option is to convert to mpeg1 or .wmv.


"Naveen" <Naveen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EC4AAD16-297A-4997-81E9-5C34CA548D7A@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I tried inserting an .mpg file in powerpoint 2007, but i get an error
> message saying "error initializing MCI". I tried opening the same file in
> mplay32.exe and it works just like it should. Could someone help me fix
> this?
> Thanks,
> Naveen



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