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• Windows Media Player, not able to read .avi or .mp4 files

  Media Player

  My media player won't play avi or mp4 extensions files. Very frustrating can I change this?

  Hello

  All you need is good Codec - get these if 32-bit.

  -Free - CCCP also get free tool of insurgents
  http://CCCP-project.NET/

  FFDSHOW - free
  http://sourceforge.NET/projects/ffdshow/

  Check here:

  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

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  VLC needs, of no use so usually Codec as a backup when asked to support associations of files just say no.

  VLC - free
  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/

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  If 64 bits and you need codec.

  Read this 1st and go that route, or use the one below. (Vista or Windows 7)

  http://www.Vistax64.com/sound-audio/152850-Vista-codec-pack-32bit-64bit-Media-Player-codecs.html

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  If 64-bit - can run WMP in 32 or 64 bit mode.

  Or try these: download - SAVE - go to the place where your put them RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN.

  For 32-bit use these - OR the 32 bit ones listed above which I prefer.

  K - Lite Codec Pack 6.2.0 (or newer)
  http://www.codecguide.com/

  Use them for 64-bit:

  K - Lite Codec Pack 3.7.0 (64-bit) (or newer)
  http://www.codecguide.com/

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  You know that you use WMP 32 or 64

  Change, change or set 64 - Bit Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) in Windows Vista x 64 as default
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/19/switch-change-or-set-64-bit-Windows-Media-Player-11-WMP11-in-Windows-Vista-x64-as-default/

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  And you can use it when necessary because no codex is usually required.

  VideoLAN - VLC media player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  I hope this helps.
  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows Media Player suddenly stopped playing my movie Torrent files!

  My Windows Media Player has stopped playing my torrent files. He plays music very well, but my movie files (torrent) will no longer play. I was watching a movie on this subject earlier and I clicked on something that I should not have and all the files stopped working! When my computer detects what happened it gave me this message:

  A problem with Windows Vista
  Windows Vista has stopped working properly.

  This problem has been resolved in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).

  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  Determine if your type of operating system 32-bit or 64-bit.

  How will I know if my system type is 32-bit or 64-bit?

  Click the Start button, right-click computer, and then click Properties.

  Under system, you can view the system type.

  The average of 32-bit and 64-bit?

  Both 32-bit and 64-bit refer manner that your computer (CPU) CPU processes information. The 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows are designed for use in computers with 32-bit processors or 64-bit, respectively.

  For more information, go online and read this article for Windows Vista online help:

  32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

  Check online at Microsoft Download Center to download and install Windows Vista Service Pack 1:

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 32-bit systems
  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 64-bit systems

  I have already a service pack for 32-bit systems, so what do I do now?

  I would say you should download/install the following things:

  DivX

  http://www.DivX.com/>

  More precisely: http://www.divx.com/en/software/divx-plus/player>

  XViD

  http://www.XviD.org/downloads.15.0.html>

  More precisely: http://www.koepi.info/Xvid-1.2.2-07062009.exe>

  FFDshow

  http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ffdshow.htm>

  More precisely: http://www.free-codecs.com/FFDshow_download.htm>

  Restart before the first installation and after each installation. You want to install theDiVX Web Player as well-, but he should order you to do when you install the drive.

• Windows Media Player will not play mp3 or mp4, but Windows and YouTube work OK

  When I go to a media file (.mp3 or .mp4) and click on it, I get a message
  Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file.

  By clicking [help] and follow the signs, I see that my computer has two devices in the "Sound, video and game controllers" section, both have the status "this device works correctly.

  I get Windows sounds normally (startup, etc.). Can I play a clip from YouTube and videos that I prepared myself with Camtasia.  However the same video will not play when I click the .mp4 and Windows selects the default Windows Media Player program.

  How can I fix it?

  Thank you, Robert.

  Hi Robert,

  It looks like .mp4 files are not supported by Windows Media Player.

  Reference:

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  Video MPEG-4 can be encoded and stored in an .asf file container by using the tools of Windows Media and Windows Media Encoder. You can then read these files with Windows Media Player. For more information about Microsoft and MPEG-4 support, visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/format/CodecDownload.aspx
   
   

  You can search your favorite engine and download and install the codec that is compatible with the operating system.

   

  Note:  This response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

  Hope this information helps. Response with status so that we can help you.

• I recently had my computer repaired.  When I open Phtooshop CS6, my NEF files do not appear as the NAVE. The NEF and JPEG image are displayed, but they are not identified as JPEG and NEF. Is there for this problem?

  After a computer repair my Photoshop CS6 pictures do not appear as JPEG and NEF. I shoot in RAW mode and save a RAW and JPEG file. Y at - it a way to get the JPEG format and identifiers of the NAVE back?

  Try the following:

  Open Windows Explorer and go to tools > folder options.

  On the view tab, uncheck Hide extensions of known file types.

• Windows Media Player does not play .avi or .mpeg video files?

  I downloaded video files to the video format .avi, and then try to play them with Windows Media Player. He plays the sound for the video file, but no video. I try to convert the file to the format .mpeg, and this time that Windows Media Player says that it could not acquire a codec this file with, whatever saying he acquired a codec at the bottom of the screen. So I download the codec xvid on the internet and install it, but even in this case, the files are still playing. How can I fix it?

  I downloaded video files to the video format .avi, and then try to play them with Windows Media Player. He plays the sound for the video file, but no video. I try to convert the file to the format .mpeg, and this time that Windows Media Player says that it could not acquire a codec this file with, whatever saying he acquired a codec at the bottom of the screen. So I download the codec xvid on the internet and install it, but even in this case, the files are still playing. How can I fix it?

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  The free VLC Media Player will play about
  No matter what...

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  If you prefer to use Windows Media Player... maybe
  GSpot is worth a try:

  The following free utility to identify the codec you
  need to read an AVI file:

  Download GSpot
  http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm
  (left-click the text: "Download GSpot")
  (on the next screen...
  left click: 'Download [GSpot 2.70]')

  You don't have to install it... just unzip the file and
  GSpot.exe left click to launch.

  GSpot Super quick start
  http://www.headbands.com/GSpot/v26x/Quick_Start.html

  If all else fails... it may be worth trying to download
  and install 'one' of the following codec packs:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) Windows 7 Codec Pack
  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-7-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10965840.html
  (2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008 / 7)

  (2) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64)

  (3) info on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (XP SP1 or more, Vista, Windows 7 - 32 bit - 64 bit)

  And you may need to update your video driver.

  Good luck...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows Media Player will not play a. MOV file

  I have a new Dell laptop with Windows 7 Professional and Windows Media Player will not play a '. MOV' video file completely (the video but not sound). I am told by Microsoft Windows Media Player will not play a MOV file, and I need Codec VLC add on or another player who will play MOV file. What is the best solution and if its for download a Codec VLC, then what is the best source?

  Guess why?  [ :-) ]

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Player:
  https://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  Which was probably that there was a lack of understanding between the container file and the codec here (in November 2013).  He says he's a "MOV" does not mean that he plays with the same codecs as all other MOV files.  ;-)

  It is perhaps a better place to read up on this:
  http://www.Dr-lex.be/info-stuff/mediaformats.html

• Media player library automatically updated of the .mp4 files

  My Media Player library auto-updates to update when new files are downloaded / place in my target files, except files with the extensions .mp4.  When the reader is closed and reopened, low right corner says this Media Player updates the library and never - failing all the .mp4 files.

  These files require me to go in the management of libraries and to delete the shared folder, and then re - ad, which becomes tedious with so many files.  Is there a way to fix this?
  Thank you!

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the steps below.

  Method 1:

  Run the troubleshooter from the below mentioned link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Follow the steps from the link below.

  (a) output Windows Media Player.

  (b) click Start, in the search box, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player, and then press ENTER.

  (c), select all the files in the folder and then click on Delete on the file menu.

  Note: you don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.

  (d) restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  If the above does not solve your problem then clear cache of database of Windows Media Player files. To do this, follow the steps below.

  (a) output Windows Media Player.

  (b) click Start, click Run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft, and then click OK.

  (c) select the folder Media Player and then click on Delete on the file menu.

  (d) restart Windows Media Player.

• Need to convert Windows Media WMV in AVi or Mp4 files

  Integrate the WMV files in a website, built using WordPress, comes up with an error box. This does not happen with MP4 or AVI files. I have a number of video clips in WMV, so I need to convert them.

  Suggestions?

  Hello

  The only possible solution is to use non-Microsoft program to convert a file format to MP4 file format. You can search online to get one of these.

  To find the right program, check for the information under articles 'And music videos conversion' in this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Convert-music-videos-and-pictures-from-one-format-to-another

  DISCLAIMER of THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

   

  Diana

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

• The xbox 360 Media Player no longer plays music after that I upgraded my CPU. Error message: media sharing service has been terminated

  Original title: the xbox 360 Media Player plays more music after I upgraded my CPU

  I have Vista 64 SP2.  The service runs for 5 seconds and then I get the message that she stopped. He was works well for years (my Xbox 360 sharing), I'm guessing he stopped a few weeks ago after I put in a slightly faster processor. I watched a some tech posted and tried to run the program which seeks the corrupted system files, but the only files that it could not pay had to do with the sidebar Windows. I have removed and put back my media extender, I thought that it worked because I've seen (from my xbox) miniature images, videos and music counting upward, as they have been added and I could see them. But if I take one he freezes for a few seconds and then says the media sharing service took end (or something like that). Then, I go to my PC and see that it stops. I can restart, but it only lasts for 5 to 10 seconds.

  I also say a post about deleting files in C:\Program Data\Microsoft\DRM, but I have all the files in there. Just a server folder empty.

  Hello

  Step 1: Check if the problem persists in the clean boot state.

  From your computer by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs so that you can determine if a background program is interfering with your game or program. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot".

  Reference:
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. click on start and then click Run.
  2. type msconfig and click OK.

  The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  3. click on the tab general, click Normal Startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.
  4. When prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.

  Step 2: Also, look for error messages in the event viewer. If you find error messages after return the exact error message so that we can help you better.

  Measures to check the application event log:

  a. Click Start.
  (b) in the search box type eventvwr.msc, and then on enter.
  c. now, click Application in the event viewer (local).
  d. now, looking for event log on the right side of the event viewer window.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/open-Event-Viewer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

• Windows Media Player will not play error of MTS files that your computer works at low memory. Quit other programs, and then try again

  I am running Windows 7, 64 bit, home premium on a Dell Studio 1558 with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4500-5100 graphics card and an Intel Core i3. It has 4 GB of RAM.

  When I try to read files MTS using Windows Media Player I get the error message "your computer is low on memory. Quit other programs, and then try again,"even with no other programs running. Windows Media Player will play other types of video files without difficulty.

  Any suggestions as to what can be the cause of the problem and how to fix?

  TBH I'm not sure.

  All I can say is on my desk, I have not loaded a pack of codecs only support of any kind and WMP12 plays my MTS files very well. Supported by this statement in Windows Media Player 12 is also capable of playing AVCHD formats (. ) M2ts et . MTS ). ^{[13]" from -} http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player and the fact that in WMP12 - "Media files (all types)" MTS has listed as an acceptable format.

  My office has an AMD/ATI HD5670, and like I said seems to play.

  1. Have you tried to run a full anti-recent virus scan? If this isn't the case, update your antivirus program and run a scan full to see if it finds problems.
  2. Then try a sfc/scannow scan to see if it detects and fixes something.
  3. Just checked, you have installed WMP12? (it should be, but just a double check).

  This type of problem (or similar) has developed before items such as http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-Media-Player-and-low-memory-issues/bb4bf226-8bd0-41A5-9eed-9be08e6d3bdb and  http://www.TomsHardware.co.UK/answers/ID-1699934/computer-running-low-memory-Windows-Media-Player.html and some people said re-register the DLL of WMP files helped. Personally, I've never needed to test or try this kind cannot confirm.

• Windows vista Media Player will not play mp3 or wma files

  my windows vista Ultimate 64 player will not play any of my wma or mp3 files. said that I did not have the codex of right. but wma and wmv are windows. What's new?

  Hi rpwerner,

  Please use the forum for Support of Vista,

  This is a codec package from Microsoft you want to download to see if it will be useful.  Also, try to update your Windows Media Player and Windows Update to get the latest version of the codec required to play the type of media.

  You can also use your favorite search engine to look for codec packs available on the web to help you read the content.

  NOTE:

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope this helps,

  Kevin
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows Media Player unable to play audio and video files

  Codec Windows Media Player 11 (wmp11) problem

  Hi, I'm with windows media player 11 and I installed the codecs ffdshow, vista codec package and klite codec... but I would not be able to play some audio files and video files.

  Could you please give us the link to the full package of codec for windows media player 11 (wmp11)

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  Use the CCCP codec as above and if you need for a particular file type, then after a
  message here and/or use Google.

  -Free - CCCP also get free tool of insurgents
  http://CCCP-project.NET/

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  Have you tried to use VLC which needs no codec for most files.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Media Player won't play my dlna Server files

  Howdy. I'm listening to music stored on my phone to my laptop android using Windows media player. I have Windows Vista and Media player 11.

  I use a Motorola Droid Bionic.  My phone is able to locate the files on the PC, but never, Media player recognizes or load the files from the phone.

  The phone is on the network. I see that in the network window. Also, I welcomed the "unknown device" that appears in the media sharing in Media Player, but never, it load or display the files on my phone that I can play.

  I looked in the "Add library...". ' option to see if there was a file on my phone that I needed to have the Media Player monitor, but nothing shows. The radial button for ' my folders and those of others that I can access "is selected.

  Any suggestions of what I should try next?

  B

  Hello

  Your question of Windows Vista is better suited in the Technet forums. Please post your question in the Technet forums.

  You can follow the link to your question:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/category/w7itpro

  It will be useful.

• Media Player won't play AVI files

  When I try to play an avi file, I get the message that this media player has stopped working.  Is there a way to fix this? I use pro W 7 and 12 MP

  When I try to play an avi file, I get the message that this media player has stopped working.  Is there a way to fix this? I use pro W 7 and 12 MP

  Reset the WMP 12

  Download and install the codecs if necessary.