So you have a great video file in WMV format and you want to view it on your great new HDTV? Windows Media Video files work with Windows Media Player and compatible programs. Windows users may find that cherished home-movies are in WMV format. Instructional videos, free and paid, sometimes come in WMV format. Several methods exist for viewing these files on your TV, depending on your computer model and available TV accessories.
Instructions
1. Connect your computer directly to the TV. Some computers include a video out capability. Check your computer and TV manual for the video-in and -out settings. Purchase the appropriate cable to connect your computer to the TV and use it as a second monitor to view the WMV video and other content.
2. Copy the WMV file to a USB drive and play it on the Xbox 360 Dashboard. The Xbox 360 is compatible with WMV files. Copy the files to a USB stick or external drive to transfer them.
3. Copy the files to a DVD. Some DVD players include WMV compatibility. Check your DVD's manual to see what video formats your DVD player supports. DVDs with WMV support won't require any conversion, copy the files to a data DVD for playback.
4. Download and install Windows Live Movie Maker. At the time of publication this program is available for free. It lets you use one or more WMV videos to create a complete movie, then burn that movie to a DVD for playback on any DVD player.
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