Cannot open windows media player on windows 7

Original title: windows media player

Nothing happens when I click on media player icon

Hello
 
1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
2. you receive an error message/code?
3. are you referring to the Windows Media Player on the desktop shortcut icon?
 
I suggest you follow the methods below:
 
Method 1
Try opening Windows Media Player of the location of the installation folder.
 

(a) click Start , and then click computer.

(b) click the C drive etselectionnez program files.

(c) open the Windows Media Player folder and try to open the drive.

 
 
Method 2
Open Windows Media player troubleshooting setting and check if the problem persists. Follow the steps in the link:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter
 

Method 3
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: Follow step 7 to reset the computer to start as usual after the boot process.
 
Let us know the status of the issue.

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