How do I download a .wmv movie?

twobob · 09-07-2007, 01:03 AM

Hi Guys

Perhaps this is a basic question, but I'd be grateful if someone could give me some simple instructions on how to download wmv movies.

Basically, whenever I click on a .wmv link, my Windows Media Player launches and starts playing the movie. How do I simply download the file so I can watch it at a later time?

(I'm using Vista, so grateful for any tips from Vista users in particular!).

Cheers, twobob

EndUnknown · 09-07-2007, 06:18 AM

let it play, then find it in your Temporary Internet Files

Anachostic · 09-07-2007, 07:13 AM

Right-click the link and choose Save Target As...

That will work for links. If it's a button, there are other steps you can take depending on what browser you are using. If that solution doesn't work for you, we can explain further.

genphilip · 09-07-2007, 09:42 AM

if you cant fig it out... do what i did and pm SOUL-LESS he is tons of help

Stuart · 09-07-2007, 09:48 AM

@ genphilip. thanks for that genphilip! was ur problem fixed in the end?

Dragod · 09-07-2007, 08:40 PM

What you should do is when it opens up your WMP, let it play completely. Then, open up Internet Explorer and hit Tools > Internet Options > under the General Tab and in the "Browsing History" section, hit "Settings" > View Files.

Then, look for a sign of the file you want. (An easy way would be to clear your temporary internet files first, then play the video so it should be the only .wmv in there)

Tell me if this helps at all.

topher93 · 09-09-2007, 11:32 AM

There're some pull down buttons in the top right corner, or somewhere around there. Click on them, and you should find a bar that lets you save the file.

09-07-2007, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
twobob Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10	How do I download a .wmv movie? Hi Guys Perhaps this is a basic question, but I'd be grateful if someone could give me some simple instructions on how to download wmv movies. Basically, whenever I click on a .wmv link, my Windows Media Player launches and starts playing the movie. How do I simply download the file so I can watch it at a later time? (I'm using Vista, so grateful for any tips from Vista users in particular!). Cheers, twobob

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Anachostic Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 407 Reputation: 77	Right-click the link and choose Save Target As... That will work for links. If it's a button, there are other steps you can take depending on what browser you are using. If that solution doesn't work for you, we can explain further. Last edited by Anachostic : 09-07-2007 at 07:13 AM. Reason: typo

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Dragod The Master Chief Retired Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,649 Reputation: 240	What you should do is when it opens up your WMP, let it play completely. Then, open up Internet Explorer and hit Tools > Internet Options > under the General Tab and in the "Browsing History" section, hit "Settings" > View Files. Then, look for a sign of the file you want. (An easy way would be to clear your temporary internet files first, then play the video so it should be the only .wmv in there) Tell me if this helps at all. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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topher93 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Reputation: 10	There're some pull down buttons in the top right corner, or somewhere around there. Click on them, and you should find a bar that lets you save the file.

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