You very accurately describe the error messages that Windows Media Player gives when it trys to play the video, but you fail to mention the video you're trying to play. Also post the type of video you were trying to play.
As far as I know, you can simply download most decoders for WMP for free. Usually the encoders are what costs the money.
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