[Solved] Cant play downloaded videos

Not sure if this was posted. Just recently set my computer up again. Never had a problem on laptop. I have a windows xp 2002 home edition.
I try to play a movie i downloaded, I get a green line screen. Was using VLC and got the problem. Switched to windows media player and it said i needed a license. Ive never had this problem before but is there a way to pass this. and watch downloaded stuff again.
Answer #1
Install PotPlayer and watch your videos..
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/PotPlayer
Answer #2
try a different player
potplayer,Gomplayer,mpcstar
Answer #3
Maybe some bug or crash..
U can use k lite too..
It can play most of the files ..
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/k_lite_mega_codec_pack.htm
Answer #4
try 321 media player.
Answer #5
thanks. it worked. Must have spent too much time off the computer. Not well caught up to it yet.