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• Windows Media Player gives say me "Cannot play this file" error

  WMP has recently started giving me one cannot read this file but if I close wmp and then go to my music folder and double-click the file of music he plays it OK. I tried the responses on this forum but so far without success. weird! any help please

  original title: WPL now will not play any music file

  Hello

   
   
  
  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?
  2 have. what troubleshooting measures you tried so far?
  3. What is the file format of the file?
  4 get with a file in particular?
   
   
   
  Method 1: Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter
  Method 2:
  This problem may be due to database corruption. You can delete the Windows Media Player database and check if the problem persists.

  Steps to clear the database of windows media player:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then click OK.
  c. Select all 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 this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, click Run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft and then click OK.

  c. Select the Media Player folder, and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

• "Extraction failure: cannot open output file" error message when installing new drivers

  Hello, I am trying to install new drivers for my HP Photosmart C4385 printer.  I downloaded the complete drivers of features for Windows XP 32-bit, and when I start to install (extract), I get the error message:

  Extraction failed

  Cannot open output file

  And the process ends.  He arrived at about 85% extraction every time.

  No idea why?  I called HP, but no longer under warranty they wanted money, which I think as absolutely ridiculous - not even give me basic support?  Poor, poor customer service.

  Hi GIJeff12,

  Temporarily disable any AntiVirus/Antispyware software.

  Cut the installer on your desktop then click on the Start Menu, click computer, double-click on the C: drive and paste the installler here.  Now try a right click on the installer for your printer, choose 7-Zip and choose Extract the files, and then click Ok.  If the installation program extracts now correctly, follow these steps.  If it does not extract, let me know.

  Disconnect your printer from the PC.  Restart your PC.

  Open the newly extracted folder and double-click the setup application to start the installation (the installation application will probably have the same icon as the original installation software that you downloaded).  Connect the printer to your computer when you are asked.

  If it was a success, re - enable your security software.

  Best wishes

  DP - K

• Cannot download any file, error message "program has a virus and has been deleted."

  Original title: Difficulty to download repair manuals and information programs on the internet.

  I'm having problems when downloading of information on programs and the internet repair manuals. Windows always tells me that this program has a virus and has been deleted. This happens with all downloads. My anti-virus program does not detect a virus. Can there be something in my settings that does this. Help Adam

  Hi Adam,.

  To provide the proper resolution, I would need more information on your side.

  1. what web browser do you use?

  2. what anti-virus software do you use?

  3. the problem occurs with all web browsers?

  This problem may occur due to the infection by the virus or because of incorrect browser settings.

  If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser, try the following steps and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you run Virus Scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure that the computer is virus-free and check if it helps.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note:

  1) the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  2)  if you run the virus scan of the program which is infected with the virus will be deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest to activate the download of the file in Internet Explorer and check to see if it helps.

  a. close all Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer Windows that are currently open.

  b. Open Internet Explorer by clicking Start, and then click Internet Explorer.

  c. click the Tools button, then Internet Options.

  d. click on the Security tab , click Internet, and then the custom level button.

  e. scroll down to category of downloadsand the download of the file to Activatevalue.

  See the articles for more information.

  Download files from the Internet: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-HK/Windows-Vista/downloading-files-from-the-Internet-frequently-asked-questions

  Why does Internet Explorer block some downloads of files?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-does-Internet-Explorer-block-some-file-downloads

  Hope this information helps. Answer the post with an up-to-date issue report to help you further.

• File error Windows Media Player mp4 "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file"

  I got this error message when you try to play an MP4 video. Help please!

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  You can try to download the http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=507 Codec Installation Package

  If this does not work, you may need to get some third party software to convert MP4 video to the longer Windows Media Player video format supported like WMV, AVI in order to solve the problem

• Opening of the Creative Memories error message: "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec.

  I tried to open a message sent by Chris Veit of Creative Memories. This is the error message I get:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  I'm technologically challenged! Specific remedies have greatly appreciated.

  original title: Windows Media Player error message

  OK... sounds like you have just a link to
  something that is archived online.

  Maybe you could go to the website of House
  and get some information about the media file.

• In the error message is Vista "Windows Media Player cannot play the file, might not support the codec used to compress the file.

  It worked very well what place please?

  * original title - Window Media Player cannot drive cannot read the file the player could does not load the file or may not support or does not support the codec used to compress the fichier.*

  Hello

  1. what changes have been made to your computer before the problem?
  2. the problem occurs on a particular file?
  3. What is the format of the file you want to play in Windows Media Player?

  You may encounter this error message for the following reasons:

  (a) the file type is supported by the drive, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  (b) the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Windows media player will play only the files and videos only if it supports this type of file.

  Please see the bottom of the article that gives you information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player.

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

  If the files are not supported by Windows media player, then you will need to use a few players from third party that supports this file format.

  WARNING 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.

  See the link below for more information on the codec.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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

• Error Windows Media Player cannot play the file because "it might not be a sound device installed on your computer.

  Original title: Media Player

  THE FOLLOWING IS a MESSAGE I GET WHEN TRYING TO DOWNLOAD FILES: "Windows Media Player cannot play this file because there is a problem with the audio device.  "It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it might is not working properly.  What "audio device" are talking about?

  Hello

  1. do you get an error with this error code?

  2 have you installed multiple audio devices on your computer?

  3. what version of Media Player do you use?

  4. were you able to play the files using Media Player without any problem before?

  5 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  Audio device is the part that allows sound from the computer. If the appliance is used or if the drivers are corrupt, then you can get the error message.

  I suggest you go through the steps and check.

  Method 1:

  Quit other programs that may be using your sound device, and then try to play the file again.

  Method 2: Install an updated driver.

  Step 1: Firstly uninstall the audio driver from Device Manager and add or remove programs

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. to the title sound, video and games controller, check the sound card that is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card and then click on uninstall the driver.

  Step 2: To see if an updated driver is available, use Windows Update or access the sound device manufacturer's Web site.

  Follow these steps to do the same thing:

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. the title sound, the video controller and games, make sure that the sound card is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card and then click Update driver to install the latest version of the driver.

  e. visit the sound card manufacturer's Web site to determine if a newer version of the driver is available for download.

  Method 3:

  If you have multiple audio devices installed on your computer, try to use another. The selected audio device might not support Secure Audio Path (SAP).

  Additional reference on:

  Resolution of the problems of reading in the Windows Media Player for Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317/

  Hope this helps and keep us informed if you need help.

• Error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file' when try to play wav or midi files.

  Original title: WMP "can't play wav or midi.

  Using WMP 11 on Windows XP SP3.

  Windows Media Player has somehow forgotten how to play wav or midi files. Doubleclicking either of these file types give an error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file. " There is a button 'Close' and 'Web Help' which still informs me, "you met the C00D1199 error message... ". ». Following the advice given nothing less than useful.

  I can easily play these files with RealPlayer or VLC so I don't think it's a driver problem, and it wasn't a corruption right after installing the other players. WMP seems to work OK when playing music or AVI. And there is no harm to hear a sound (wav or midi) in Windows for various system events. Have already uninstalled/reinstalled WMP without result.

  Thanks for your reply.

  I have since determeined the problem comes from an updated codec package I installed a few weeks ago. These codecs were from Shark007 which I believe is a Microsoft MVP. Use the codecs from this site for a number of years without any problems so I did not initially suspect it was the source of the problem. I uninstalled the codec pack and installed K-light package and everything seems to be Ok now. Now, I'll be in contact with the members of this forum.

• Windows media player cannot play the file because a network error occurred

  I try to open the media player it shows cannot play the file because a job net occuerred Server error might not avaliabe verfiy net work-related and your proxy settings

  Hi, Rejeevthomas,

  Click on the Tools menu, click Options, click the network tab and check your settings in the Streaming proxy settings area.

  If the Tools menu is not visible, press CTRL + M to display the Classic Menus.

  Notes

  • If you don't know what your proxy server settings should be, on the network tab, select a Protocol, click on configure, then select Autodetect proxy settings or use the the proxy settings of the browser (available for HTTP protocol only).

  • If you are connected to the Internet via a dial-up connection, you may not be able to choose the proxy server. For more information, see your ISP (ISP) or your network administrator.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5145&ID=C00D11B3&ContextId=71&OriginalID=C00D0006

  Try the following:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932756

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/Windows-Media-error-message-c00d11b3/f64147d4-51dB-41D9-812F-59d9caf0ef54

• Unable to play the video file. Error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  When I try to play a video file from youtube with youtube downloader in windows media player, I downloaded, it gives me the error message that Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file. I have x direct sdk installed and my os is vista.

  Problem solved, I downloaded the fix wmp and it worked

• No sound in 3g 2 files, error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  Original title: cannot get audio from video .3g2 (Windows 7)

  I have a number of videos that were recorded on a Motorola phone to format .3g2, when I played against them in windows XP Pro using what was the most recent media player, they played very well and the audio was present.

  I've since upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate and have found that videos will play with media player sound is not output.

  I tried different players like VLC (same result, no sound) and came across one called SUPER from erightsoft which indeed works and allows me to re - encode to .wmv BUT when I do and you try to read the .wmv I encounter an error:

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  When I clikc on help, I am led to a page with links on THIS forum.

  So here I am.

  Can someone explain what is happening, why it happens and how / if I can convert them into a playable (with audio) .wmv friendly format?

  Thank you

  Hi UbinTook,
  
  You found this message from Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.
   
  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.
  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.
   
  Step 1:
   
  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.
   
  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  Note: if you have tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.
   
  Step 2:
   
  Download the necessary codec to play the file.
   
  For more information of Codec, see: Codec: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions 

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• Unable to play video file error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer

  Original title: Windows Media Player shows that the new codecs are required

  Original title: query codec and Media Player re

  Have used windows media player for many years on my dell. Usually to see the videos from Sony handycam. Just downloaded wmediaplayer and recent videos from Camcorder will not open one of the videos.

  The following message is displayed "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer. »

  As I have not changed anything helpful suggestions please.

  concerning

  The winemaker

  Hello

  1. What is the format of the video file?

  2. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player on Windows 7 settings:

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

  Method 2: You can check if the file format of the music files are supported by Windows media player using the link below.

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

  Note: If you have tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Method 3: In addition, you can also download & install the necessary codec to play the files.

  For more information, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  (For Windows Vista)

  WARNING 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.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Get error Windows media - player media player cannot play the file (0xc00d11B1)

  When I try to play music on napster, I get a message that says that the media player cannot play the file, and not (0xc00d11B1) that can napste fix or is there a problem with my Media Player?

  Hello

  I suggest to refer to this link and follow the instructions in the link below and check, if this can help:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D11B1

  It will be useful.

• Error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player can not support the Codec that was used to compress the file, MP3 downloads will not play

  Original title: MP3 downloads don't play no not on WMP

  My Windows Media Player recently stopped playing downloads from Amazon. I've never had this problem before. I installed VLC Player, has not worked... off the WMP in the Windows app, restarted, turned on the back and restarted... did not help. I get the message "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player may not support the Codec used to compress the file. This is for multiple downloads, so I don't think they would be all corrupted files.

  Hello
   
  Have you done any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
   
  You mentioned that the files do not play on a third-party player as well. I suggest you to check if the files are corrupt.
   
  Method 1:

  How to Download Codecs automatically in Windows Media for Windows XP player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291818
   
  Method 2:

  Resolution of the problems of reading in the Windows Media Player for Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  In addition, run the fixit from the link:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/
   
  Hope the information is useful.