Playing movies in PPT 2003

[simmyp]

I can't seem to find the right solution for this!
I'm trying to insert an mpg into ppt 2003 (windows XP) and when I play the
presentation, nothing happens for a few seconds then powerpoint closes with
an error message.
I've tried placing the files within the C drive so the path name isn't too
long, I've tried updating direct X and I've updated windows media player -
nothing seems to work.
The file plays fine in windows media player. HELP!

 

[loong]

See if that helps
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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HA011729321033.aspx

http://www.tutorialized.com/view/tutorial/how-to-insert-a-movie-or-video-into-powerpoint-2003/34076
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[simmyp]

Sorry, it's not an error message I get. The application says it encounters a
problem and must shut down.