Why can't open wmv file?

Question

Windows

There is a wmv file that opened successfully some time ago, but now I suddenly cannot open it. When I try to open the media player in windows, I see the following picture: For

some reason, another player does not open the file at all, freezes and does not respond. What can be and what can be done about it?
Thank you.

Answer 1

Install this codec g2m_codec
narod.ru/disk/26084564000/g2m_codec.exe.html
topdownloads.ru/programs/file/g2m_codec/7166626.htm

Answer 2

You can try downloading Microsoft's ASF View utility to check the validity of the file. If ASF View can open the file and show all the properties correctly, then it may be in third-party codecs or filters.