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• Problems with the Codec. files on Windows Media Player .wmv

  I'm unable to play on Windows Media Player .wmv files.  He says that I don't have the right codec installed on my computer.  What can I do?

  Hello

  This must be different. Rest assured that we would do our best to help you.

  Please answer the following questions that would help us provide a better solution.

  1 are you facing the issue only with wmv files?

  2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  3. are you able to play .wmv records in a different music player?

  4. What is the full/exact error you get when you try to play a .wmv files?

  I suggest you to try the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if this may help.

  Method 1:

  Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player and check if that helps.
  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player settings:

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

  Method 2:

  Download and install the plug-in in wmp.
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

  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. Use a third party software is at your own risk.

  To learn more about codecs to consult the following link:

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions

  If you have any questions do not hesitate to answer, we would be happy to help.

• How can I change the Windows Media Player the default player for?

  I have windows 7.  I want to keep windows 7.

  One morning when I open my computer, I found that Windows 10 had been installed without my agreement.  I would not accept the terms and windows 10 has been removed.  However, they have changed my settings where now my default player is itunes instead of Windows Media player.  When they removed ten windows they didn't put my settings back to where they were before

  HOW can I change the settings back to Windows Media Player is the default player?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/change-default-programs#1TC=Windows-7

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

• How default Windows Media Player in full-screen on open?

  When I click on a video file, Windows Media Player opens a small window. If I drag the sides to expand the window or click Restore in the upper right corner and then close the program and reopen again, it defaults to a little tiny window.

  I want to the default full screen, each time rather than a small box.

  Hi EcoWhale.com,

  There are different settings, you can do for a size of the video in Windows Media Player.

  See if the information provided in the article below are a help.

  Resize Windows Media Player to fit a video

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Resize-Windows-Media-Player-to-fit-a-video

  Also take a look at this thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itpromedia/thread/fe9a9285-c2b1-4799-9be9-ae9cdc9cbadf for similar discussions.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Cannot find the Windows media player program

  I have windows xp with service pack 3, if I search my programs I can find my windows media player, but if I go to start, all programs, I can't find my windows media player in my programs... anyone know why?

  Original title: windows media player

  Shaszaw

  Click Start

  Select search

  Select the files or folders

  Type wmplayer.exe and then click on search

  Select the Application wmplayer.exe in c:\program files\windows media player folder

  Right-click and select Create shortcut

  This will create a desktop icon

  Then you can right-click on the icon and pin it to the Start Menu

• Cannot re - install Windows Media Player on Windows 7 Home Premium after I uninstalled it.

  I bought my new system with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition/64-bit internet. I went on a site and tried to play videos (type video.asx) and I got this missing codec error message. So I researched and downloaded codecs and stuff packs. Still did not work. Well, I knew that the videos played on my other Xp System, which uses a different media player, so I removed the center of my Windows 7 Media Player hoping to install an older player that works. I discovered that it won't work. So now I was trying to re - install Center of media player for my Win7HomePremium and I cannot get installed it. I guess that these 2 downloads I found were are only for Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN editions.

  Do you know what I have to do?

  Thanksk

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription? The system has Microsoft Security Essentials.

  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  None

  What third-party firewall (if applicable)? None

  Give an application of Norton or McAfee has already been installed on the computer? NO.

  A Norton or McAfee free trial come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (No matter if you have never used or activated). He has Norton Security Scan basic Protection

• I have my Toshiba flash drive/Memorystick (same thing or not?) plugged into my computer and it cannot extract to Windows Media Player

  I am trying to get all my music in my WMP library, and there is no options to rip anything, but a CD; the previous answer is meaningless for me, because in MY WMP there is nothing that says 'Tools' that I can click on. What Miss me?

  Hello

  Step 1: You can follow the steps in the previous thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-sound/how-to-transfer-music-from-flash-drive-to-the/9043fd94-f90b-46b0-b3a0-b909639f6d41

  To access the toolbar, press Alt, or right click on the arrows at the top of the media player.

  Step 2: Alternatively, you can manually copy the files from the disc to the My Music folder and then drag and drop it in the folder my music in the Media Player library.

• What is required to play. MP4 files. The default, Windows Media Player does not work.

  I have Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1.  I tried all four options of Windows when I right click and open

  Make sure that your WMP is the 32-bit default (even for W7 64-bit) version. It has built more than 64-bit codecs.

  Works out of the box for me.
  You can always install a codec package - Klite for example.
  See you soon,.
  J

• Cannot find the Windows Media Player 12 point 8.1 of Windows.

  Original title: WMP on my computer.

  HELP, PLEASE

  "Win 8.1 running. My comp. I can't find WMP 12! Please advise what I 'can' hurt / dominating.

  Thank YOU, a senior.

  Hello

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  I'm happy to have helped. Sounds like you were doing a few very good troubleshooting!

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• My music files have changed in WMA format in Windows Media Player, and now my MP3 player won't play them.

  My music files have changed in wma format in windows media player, and now my mp3 player won't play them.  can anyone help please.

  original title: Media Player

  Download and install WMA to MP3 Converter, then install it, you can get it here... http://www.WMA-MP3.org/

  Then select all the WMA files you want to convert, and then convert them to the MP3 Format.
  The reason why they are WMA is because when you ripped the files on the disc to your pc, by default, Windows Media Player is configured to save in the Windows Media Audio (WMA) Format.
  This default can be changed by opening Media Player and click on Tools > Options
  Then select the Rip music tab
  Format: select MP3 from the drop-down list.
  Click apply and OK.
  Now the next time you rip a CD on your drive hard it will be automatically saved as an MP3 file.

• How to install Windows Media Player 12

  Windows media player

  Please note only once;

  looking at my list of program I have Windows player 11 and window media player 11 times by using the memory space is this necessary? can I remove these and replace with media player 12? What problems I have to

  Hi patriciabrown,

  Windows Media Format Runtime 11 is for people who want to use the latest Windows Media Player codecs without installing Windows Media Player 11. Windows Media Format runtime is required for WMA (Windows Media Audio) and WMV (Windows Media Video). It is also recommended that you keep Windows player 11 and window media player 11 runtime.

  You cannot install the Windows media player 12 on Windows XP because there is no standalone package out yet, and this is only available in the Windows 7 operating system.

  File Readme for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/products/Windows-Media-Player/11/Readme

• media player .wmv files

  When I try and play with media player .wmv files, they play in slow motion and no sound. .mpeg and .avi files play fine. I have updated all, but may not know what the problem is.
  Help!

  Thanks for the reply, I tired who and it did not work, so I went to default and associated new programs to windows media player .wmv file and since I have done this it works fine. I don't know what that the problem wasBut after I did this wa laa it worked.
  Thanks again for the help
  Chris

• Is it possible to cancel in Windows Media Player?

  I changed manually to other titles to their good artist in WMP 11 and I accidentally chose thousands of tracks, and now they are all titled a group name.  Anyway to cancel this device or other suggestions?

  Hello

  We cannot undo the changes in windows media player. I suggest you to re-create the library.

  To create a new library

  1. click on the Start button, click your name of user (who opens your personal folder), and then in the left pane, click libraries.
  2. in libraries, on the toolbar, click New library.
  3. type a name for the library, and then press ENTER.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-new-library

  Hope this information is useful.

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• 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.

• Windows media player library trubleshoot and help prevent computer problems

  Hello.
  every 5 minutes this pop-up message apears

  

  the point is that it is really annoying and frustrating. Even when I click on 'next' and that it trubleshoot, it says it can't find the problem (surprise) and the pop-up is displayed again after 5 minutes
  is there a way to disable this message?

  Hello

  It seems that there is an unknown problem with windows media player. That is why this utility try to fix every now and then.

  Method 1: I suggest you please disable and enable the windows media player on your computer.

  You cannot remove the Windows media player 12 computer exactly as it is defined by default in Windows 7, but it can be enabled or disabled by using the Windows features.

  Activation of Windows Media Player on Windows 7:
  (a) go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows has or not.
  (b) click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  (c) access of media features and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  (d) restart the computer.

  Turn on or off Windows features
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  Method 2: I suggest you perform the cleanup starts, and then download and install the update from the following link.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Follow step 7 of section of boot KB929135 to the computer in normal mode.

  I hope this helps!