Create an association for files in control panel

Hi

This is my first post.

I am still using XP SP3.

Here's the problem.
I have 2 MPG files that were filmed with my SONY camcorder.

I transferred the 2 files to my hard drive using the SONY software that came with the cam.
I renamed the files with really long titles using spaces between the words (no underscores).
XP allowed me to save the files with these too long file titles.

- When i double click on the each file individually, nothing happens.

- When i right click on a file and select PLAY, nothing happens.

- When i click on OPEN WITH...i get a message telling me, "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options in the control panel."

-When i click on "Play with Windows media player", the player opens but nothing happens.

- When i right click to try to RENAME, that option is not even available.
I need to rename these MPG files.

- When i 'click and drag' the file to another location, as soon as, i release the mouse button, the file does not get moved to the desired destination.

- When i highlight the 2 files at THE SAME TIME and right click within the blue highlight, i can see the regular options which include RENAME, and i hear a Windows PONG sound when i click on "rename".

- When i highlight the 2 files and select PLAY, nothing happens.

- When i highlight the 2 files, right click, and then press, "Properties"
I see a box that pops up and above the box in the blue XP border i see the 2 file names.
Within the box, there is a tab called "General".

In the section below that, i see an icon of sheets of paper, and beside that, to the right, i see,
"O Files, O Folders"

In the section below that, i see
Type: All of type
Location: All in
Size O Bytes
Size on disc: O Bytes

In the section below that, i see the follow:

Attributes
There is a check in the box that reads, "Read only"
There is a check in the box that reads, "Hidden"
And beside that to the right, there is a button marked "Advanced".
Below that are three tabs
Ok Cancel Apply
NOTE: I get that properties windows ONLY when i highlight BOTH files and right click.

- When i open my SONY cam software, the image editor, and select a file, the HDDViewer says, "The system cannot find the specified file."

These 2 files are in the same folder that they have always been in. I've only recently renamed them to the really long filename thinking XP would not allow a file name that was too long.

Okay, i think that is all the info i can offer on my own with my VERY limited knowledge in computers. I don't know what else to try to help you understand the situation.

Help, please? I need these two video files for a court case. They are of a neighbor harassing me.

Thank you,
Rob

 

what is the make, model and model number of the camcorder??

what is the file extension??

how long is the name??

 

Also, run checkdisk with the /r parameter:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265/en-us
How to perform checkdisk

if you do not have Recovery Console installed, then run from the start menu

go to start, run, type in cmd

in cmd type in chkdsk c: /r and press enter

type Y for yes and press enter

type exit and press enter

restart pc, allow checkdisk to finish and run again

this is a lengthy process depending on the size of your harddrive, the percentages will fluctuate, this is normal, you can view report in the event viewer.
go to start>run> and type in eventvwr.msc, click on the applications directory, and in the right hand panel choose winlogon.

 

You seem to be needing video software,

Suggest you install: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/k_lite_mega_codec_pack.html

This version also will install a player, called Media Player Classic.

As usual, when installing anything, watch for offers of extra programs, trials ect..