Error in Windows Media Player 11 "PLAYER COULD NOT SUPPORT TYPE or THE CODECS USED TO COMPRESS FILE" "

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• Error message: Windows Media Player could not complete burning because the disc is not compatible with your player...

  I have one of the same type of disc engraved the other day without problem. Tried to burn a CD today the progress achieved 99%, then I got the error message. Windows Media Player could not complete burning because the disc is not compatible with your drive. Try to insert another type of recordable media or use a disc that supports a write speed that is compatible with your drive.

  Hi David,

  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you with this problem.

  According to the problem description, you were not able to burn a DVD with Windows Media Player.

  You get the error that the disc is not compatible with your drive.

  Let me ask you a question.

  (1) what is the type of DVD or CD you want to create?
  (2) don't you make changes to your computer before this problem?

  I would suggest a few troubleshooting methods. Run the Windows Media Performance troubleshooting tool and follow the steps in the link to burn a CD or a DVD.

  Method 1: Run Windows Media Player Performance convenience store.

  Please follow the steps below to do so.

  (a) key Windows + W keys on your desk.
  (b) write the Troubleshooting in the search box in the upper right.
  (c) select the Troubleshooting option after the search.
  (d) select the option of Performance of Windows Media Player .
  (e) click Next to perform the resolution of the problems of performance of Windows Media Player and follow the steps.

  Method 2: Follow the steps in the link here and burn the CD or DVD.

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/burn-CD-or-DVD-Media-Player

  I hope that solves your problem. Please feel free to write back to us, if you are facing any problem related to Windows.

• Windows Media Player does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  I can't do some of my videos to play it goes on to say that Windows media player does not support the codec used to compress the file. How can I fix?

  Hello

  What is the file format of the video files you are trying to play in Windows Media Player?

  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 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

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support
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• Vista Home Premium will not read/recognize/burn HD videos taken with my Canon camcorder HDD21/AVCHD (MTS format). Results in the message stating "Windows Media Player may not supported file type or the codec that the file compressed.

  I have a Vista Home Premium 64-bit, Service Pack 2 Dell.  He read/won't recognise no videos HD taken with my Canon camcorder HDD21/AVCHD (MTS format).  Each attempt generates a message stating "Windows Media Player may not support the file type or the codec that the file compressed.  I used a Windows 7 PC, which allowed me to play the video from the camcorder and burn a DVD of the video to share with the family.  I'd appreciate any help.  Thank you

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  For better support please try the Microsoft Vista for photos and video forum instead. http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistapictures/threads

• Windows Media Player - reading issues error that Windows Media Player is not installed correctly. Reinstall the drive.

  When I click on a song in my library to play, an error message pops up saying "Windows Media Player is not installed correctly. Reinstall the drive.

  I have not had this problem before and it happened the day directly after my computer went through an update of Windows.

  A man ideas, please?

  Hi again Tom

  Windows has released a "remoteness" today update to remedy the situation (new update is kb3024777) so after installing it you can find out all is well again. (If not you could try the suggestion of fabien).

  Regards R

• Windows media player 11 on downloaded videos error "cannot read drive file does not support the file type or does not take in charge the codec used to compress the file.

  • now that the full version of k'lite seems to stop what is happening why hasent windows incorporated something similar in the windows media player 11, or they have another type of codec full, we can use to make this.only so many people have the same problem .please can help you.

  Hi bbdunford,

  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 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.

  Method 1

  Check if the video file format is supported by Windows media player using the link below.

  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.

  Method 2

  See the link below for more information on the codec.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Receive the error message"Windows Media Player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled. "

  * Original title: Windows Media Player

  I recently updated my Windows 7 and now my Windows Media Player will not work.  The following message appears: Windows Media Player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled.

  I don't see where I can download the Windows Media Player for Windows 7.  Any help would be appreciated.

  If you have a ' normal/standard' Windows 7 version, then see if it deletes, reboot, reinstall, reboot the help method - http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26107/how-to-reinstall-windows-media-player-in-windows-7-to-solve-problems/

  If you have the "n" or "KN" W7 version, you may need this - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16546 (check that is correct for your version 32/64 bit W7 etc link)

  If this does not help, try a SFC/scannow, and then try to use the above for your type of windows. -SFC https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/929833

• Some programs do not recognize Windows Media Player on my computer error ' g windows media player is not installed or supported on my computer. "

  I have windows 7 home. I have 12.0.7601.181.50 windows Media Player. Some web sites do not recognize that it is installed on my computer. It does not show on the page add to the abduction as a program that is installed on my computer.  All attributes are turned on. I am currently taking a class and he repeats my windows media player is not installed or supported on my computer.

  A test and don't run like that for long JUST as a quick test, IF this compass program is the only one who can or not 'see' WMP, try turning off your firewall on your PC (not router) just to see if it works OK then.  See - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766337%28v=WS.10%29.aspx - for instructions via the user interface.

  After testing, you can reactivate the firewall.

  PS - can give you a link to the site so that we can a better idea of the program? or is it internal to your company?

• Windows Media Player does not. I get the message "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help click web help. »

  Original title: Windows Media Player does not

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  I have Windows XP Professional and have tried playing the CD through Windows Media Player. I get the message "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help click web help. "Then I do. Nothing here helps me. The player shows all my music but puts little red x showing that he can't play. Help! I downloaded version 11 of Windows Media Player, but it is saying the same thing.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  1. don't you also get an error with the message code?
  2 have you installed third-party readers part?
  3. What is the format of the files you are trying to play?

  Follow these steps and check if they help.

  Step 1:

  I would have you readers of third party temporarily Uninstall and check if persists it to the question.

  Step 2:

  Most likely you need codecs to play these files with Windows Media Player. I suggest looking up codec in the Internet that supports the file format, download and install them.

  See also:

  Player Windows Media for Windows XP supported Codecs

  WARNING OF THIRD PARTY
  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 also:

  Windows Media Player Error Message help

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• Windows Media Player and not able to remove the audio file from playlist

  Song ghost Vista Windows Media Player 11 error

  I have Windows Media Player 11 on a laptop Toshiba with Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 on it, and I have a problem with that I can not resolve at all. There's a song that is on my reading list that does not even exist. He has no title, author or album. No size file and it does not even exist on my computer at all. No matter how I try I can not remove it from the selection. I know that I can not uninstall and reinstall WMP11 from my system it is a program integrated with no option to do so, but because of this I see also very troublesome that a reinstall is the only thing I can think of now to remove it.

  If anyone has any suggests how to uninstall this "ghost song", I'd be happy to try.

  Hi ClawMacKain,

  This problem occurs because the Windows Media Player library database is corrupted.

  To resolve this problem, delete the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. click onStart, click run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player, and then clickOK.

  2 Select all the files in the folder, and then clickdelete on the file menu.
  Note You don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.

  3. 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:

  1. exit Windows Media Player.

  2. click onStart, click run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoftand then clickOK.

  3. Select theMedia Player folder, and then click delete on thefile menu.

  4. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  You cannot view, add, or delete items in the library of Windows Media Player 11

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925718

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Says Windows media player could not burn the disc check your connections

  Original title: Media Player

  I have a new computer with Windows Media Player so I decided to burn some DVD reviews ' and registered copies are hanging out and a box appears and says could not burn the disk check your connections etc. Please advised? Thanks for your help, I did everything and it could be a bad software here. I use windows 7.

  Hi George,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  It seems that you are facing problems when burning the DVD with Windows Media Player. It would be great if you can answer the following questions:

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. What is the full and exact error message?

  To resolve this issue, follow these methods:

  Method 1:

  I suggest to see the link and try to run the Troubleshooter:

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2:

  See the article and check if that helps:

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need more assistance.

• Windows Media Player does not support DTS

  I have a series of m - 40 189 equium. The windows media player (version 10) is not read DVDs in dts surround sound.

  Is there a plugin available for the same thing from microsoft.

  Thank you
  Srini

  Hello

  Windows Media Player is a Microsoft product and all necessary pluggins, that you can find on the official site of Microsoft. Please check this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/HOWTO/articles/surroundsoundcodecs.aspx

  Good bye

• Windows Media player does not support playback of some video files.

  Windows Media

  On my Windows media does not support to play some video files that I download on the Internet why?

  You can try the following tool to determine if an MPEG-2 video decoder (also called a DVD decoder) is installed on your system and it is compatible or not.
  Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility

• New version of Windows Media Player does not support extracting mp3... suggestions?

  My home computer has crashed and had to be rebuilt with the new operating system.  So I got the machine back with what I assume is a newer version of Windows XP.  New but, as usual with MicroSofty, not improved.  Now they apparenty realize that they make any money of format mp3 and everything just stopped supporting.  (imagine if Nikon stopped supporting jpeg format?  ) They try to convince you how fantastic their new WMA file format is and do you want to hunt for a bolt on app which will tear actually mp3.  And where they send that you do have an app to do what I can see.

  I installed lame, but which does not allow mp3 rips.

  Any suggestions?

  There was once a version where you had to manually install the codec BLADE. I thought it was a LONG time there, but maybe he was 10?

  No matter, 11 > 10. Already install and arrive at tear.

• Windows media player will not open and play the videos uploaded on my gmail account but if I send email from my yahoo account.

  But if I send the email to my yahoo account, it will open and play very well.  I ran microsofts 'fix it' program many times without success. What could be wrong?

  Hello Tango6,

  Maybe your security software prevents this? What security software currently installed and have you tried to disable it temporarily?
  Given that this occurs only with your Gmail account, I'd be willing to bet that they have in place security measures to prevent reading straight out of email attachments.
  I would check here just to make sure that:
  http://support.Google.com/mail/?hl=en