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Posted on Jul 08, 2010

In the middle of a video, playing from a thumb drive, I suddenly get the message "This data type is not supported" (800288BF) The video was fine up until that point. The file name changed form the name of the TV show I was watching to Unsupported Data. When I try to play it again, it will play but not all the way to where I was originally until I get the error code again. What's up with that?

  • ronjohn1898 Jul 08, 2010

    It is an .avi file similar to dozens I have played without issue in the past. What really bothered me was the fact that the file played fine for at least 3/4's of the show and then suddenly it became an unsupported file?

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It sounds like there could be an issue with the codecs of the file. Does it happen to all files you are watching. Also what type of files is this happening on? AVI, MP4....etc. Also make sure that the File system of the thumb drive is in FAT. Check to see if you have the latest update from the PSN.

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You can remedy an avi file problem pretty easily with Windows XP or Vista's Media Center. Detailed video here might help you: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-upload-avi-video-files-ps3-with-windows-media-385897/

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