How to enable IIS to stream MP4 files

[selva3selva]

I have *.mpg and *.mp4 files in IIS Web Server. I could able to play the *.mpg files using VLC providing the url. (ie, http://serverip//path/file.mpg)

but i am not able play *.mp4 files.

Could any one suggest me how can I enable IIS to stream them as well?

Thanks in advance.

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

POst vlc messages.

[VLC_help]

With MP4 files, make sure the moov atom is at the beginning of the file, if you want to stream them.

[blouwagie]

Many sites list the fix below, but most do not mention the .mp4 file type. Most also fail to mention you need to restart the IIS server, so I combined the info here:

1) Select the site to configure in IIS, right click and select "Properties"
2) Under HTTP Headers Tab, select "File Types" under the MIME Map section and select "New Type"
3) Type ".flv" as the associated extension and "video/x-flv" as the content type or "flv-application/octet-stream" I'm not sure on which one gives here.
4) for .mp4 files type ".mp4" as the extension and "video/mp4" as the mime type (this one I tested personally)
4) Select "OK",
5) type services.msc, find the "World Wide Web Publishing Service" and click on the restart icon on top or open up and choose restart

[zubrewar]

@blouwagie i have done the 4th step but not able to stream. When i copy paste the video link in browser it is automatically downloading but not streaming. I am not sure what i have to do on IIS but i am able to stream .mov video format. Please help.

@VLC_help you have mentioned something about adding moov atom beginning of the file could you please elaborate.

Thank you for your help!