I was undergoing tough time in viewing FLV ( it is acronym for 'FLash Video Files') files. For quite some time I was only using VLC Media player to view it and infact I was in assumption VLC is easiest and best option and Windows Media Player cannot play FLV files at all.

But When I stumble upon this link (http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/how_to_play_flv_files.cfm), my assumption proved to be wrong. In fact we can view FLV files by installing couple of open source components. It is quite easy to install and configure, just follow this instruction and we your WMA is ready to play FLV files.

FLV is file format for Internet giants like Google, YouTube and Myspace and many more sites.

Main s/w to to install in addition to enable WMA are

• ffdshow
• Gabest

Just use this link http://www.playflv.com/ Even though, I have not tested it, but I guess it should be working well.

Enjoy watching your downloaded youtube, google FLV videos thru your WMA.