Error when trying to play multimedia file: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when reading this file.

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• Error: "" Windows Media Player has encountered a problem reading the file' when try to play a music video.

  Original title: "Windows has encountered a problem during playback of the message to the file.

  No one knows why, I received this message trying to read a music clip of Mediabase on my computer which already includes Windows Media Player 11 as part of the Windows Live package?

  My HP desktop computer is only 8 months old and is running IE8 and Vista.

  Thank you!

  Hey Marv,

  What is the file format of the video music?

  You can follow the steps in this link & check if the problem persists:

  Error when you try to play multimedia files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web

  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 the helps of information.

• get the error message"Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. "When tying to play videos on my memory card

  get the error message"Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. "When you try to play videos on my memory card

  Hello

  1. What is the format of the video file you are trying to play?

  2. do you have any third party audio or video codec installed?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1:  Run the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player settings.

  Troubleshooting looking for issues related to playback of audio and video files in the drive by checking its configuration and network parameters.

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

  Method 2:
  If you have installed any third-party codec or plug-in for Windows Media Player, uninstall them temporarily to check if they are causing the problem.

• Error when you try to play audio files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem reading the file. for further assistance, click web help

  8007007E tips

  There is also another number which is C00D11B1, but both have to do with the lock of the music in windows media player, the message said:-"Windows media player has encountered a problem reading the file; for help click web help. ""- and that of all, but when ' web help ' click on the show numbers that are 8007007E and C00D11B1 and average music, not Windows media player, y at - it someone with the same problem that has been able to solve? Thank you, let me know, if you don't mind, thank you again.

  I suggest re-download you WMP 11 from the following link and install it on top of the current installation:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1d224714-e238-4E45-8668-5166114010ca

  Who help me?

  If this isn't the case, please report the file type (extension) of the file you are trying to play. For instructions on how to make Windows Explorer shows the file types, see this link:

  http://www.windowsreference.com/Windows-XP/how-to-view-all-file-extensions-in-Windows-XP

• There is no sound in my computer and I also get the error "Windows media player has encountered a problem while playing the file" while trying to play audio in Windows Media Player.

  Original title: what is a possible cause for any audio?

  Whenever I try to play any type of audio file I get the error message "Windows media player has encountered a problem while playing the file." All of my audio is disabled, no notification sound, no in his game. All audio drivers are up to date and when I try to diagnose the problem, he told me that there is no problems found. It also gives me this error message when you try to play video files or listen to internet radio on the media player.

  Hello

  If I understand correctly, you are facing problem with playback of the audio files in Windows Media Player. I would like to know more information on the issue, so that we can help you better.

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  2. is it works much earlier?

  Let us try the following methods and check if it works for you.

  Method 1:

  Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2:

  Try to re - register the files associated with Windows Media Player.

  a. Click Start, type 'regsvr32 wmp.dll"without the quotes into the search option and press ENTER.

  b. restart your computer later.

  Also see the following Microsoft to issue his No. article.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-fixing-common-sound-problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/no-sound-help#no-sound=Windows-7&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Please reply with the status of the issue, so that we can better help you.

• Error when you try to play .wmv files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web

  Will not play WMV video files

  I'm having a problem to play wmv. video files.  I have windows vista.  I can play music in Windows Media Player, but can not play any video, that is sent to me by e-mail.  WMP crashes and give a message saying that Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web.  I click web help and receive nothing.  The drivers are up to date.  Why I can't play videos? Thank you

  Hello Henry Michael,.

  Please relay the e-mail program you use.  You can also try to save the file directly on your local computer, and then check if the file is being read correctly. If there has been any recent codec package installation, you can also try to temporarily uninstall the codec package and then check out the question.

  Thank you

• Windows media player error "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when you try to read the file" after burning CDs.

  Original title: "missing songs" in my windows media player then burn them on several cd :((

  I burned songs to several cd using my Windows media player to make different Cd, but after I returned to my library all the songs that I burned to the CD have disappeared, they are there, but they won't play it is as if they have been deleted, a window appears saying that windows media player has encountered a problem when you try to play the file. I did not notice this until after Cd burning a few I can't do more because if I keep going I'm not going to have more songs in my library! I don't know what to do im going crazy, it took me a long time to get all of these songs and now he disappeared! I have Windows 7 Ultimate is the version 12.0.7601.17514 hope that helps

  Hello
   
   
  They were playing before you burn CDs?
   
   
  Method 1:
  
  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter
  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.

• There was a problem playing this file. (0xC00D0FEA: "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem during the download of the file.) For any additional help, click Help on the Web. »)

  Outlook has been changed from hotmail, my emails say don't link with windows media player, outlook is not their problem, but it happened only when they merged account

  I have to be able to open MP3 files that ae sent emails in my work, it's urgent, please I need to know what settings to correct to sort this please

  It comes to getting the error message

  There was a problem playing this file. (0xC00D0FEA: "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem during the download of the file.) For any additional help, click Help on the Web. »)

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  Hello

  Method 1:

  See the article and check if that helps:

  Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Media-Player-sync-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 2:

  I suggest also refer to the thread with a similar problem and a possible solution:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-pictures/error-when-trying-to-play-media-files-Windows/4abe7be7-b3fe-44eb-b4da-e0848c3c8bd4

  It will be useful.

• Windows media player has encountered a problem when downloading the file. for additional assistance, click web help.

  Original title: unable to audio stream.

  Unable to audio stream, "windows media player has encountered a problem when downloading the file.  for further assistance, click web help' web help does not work, clicking web help does nothing (no response from program... a lot of negative response from me) stuck with the big pass... vista 64 bit... a lemon from the getgo... problem after problem...

  Hi Joseph,

  What is the file format of the file you are trying to download?

  This problem normally occurs when the Media player could not play the file downloaded or not supported.

  Method 1:

  Step 1: Here is the list of the formats supported by Windows Media player file:

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

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

  Note: See if the file format is in this list, if it is not there, you may need a third-party codec that can read the file.

  Step 2: For more information about codecs, see article given:

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions:

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

  Warning: 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.

  Method 2:

  I also suggest you to run the Windows media player Fixit:

  Solve the problems of Windows Media Player video and other media or library

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic

  Hope this information helps.

• When you save the playlist, error - "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem during the creation or recording of the reading list.".

  When I try to save a playlist, I get an error message "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem during the creation or recording of the reading list.".

  Hello

  • Will there be any changes made prior to this issue?
  • What version of Windows are you using?

  Step 1: I recommend to run the Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter and check.

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

  Step 2: If the problem is to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player. Here's how.

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:

  (A) uninstall Windows Media Player:

  a. go to start and in the search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.

  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".

  c. find multimedia and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.

  d. restart the computer

  (B) reinstall Windows Media Player:

  a. go to start and in the search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.

  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".

  c. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.

  d. restart the computer.

  For more information, see the article below:

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

• "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when burning the file to disk"?

  "I ENCOUNTERD CE WHEN BURNING YEAR MP3 AUDIO CD AND NOW I wanted TO KNOW WHY IT WON'T WORK THAT IS THE CODE POPPING up" Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when burning the file to disk ' WHAT CAN BE THE PROBLEM

  Hello MactabardX,

  I try and remove Windows Media Player and then reinstall it.
  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. search for multimedia and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer
   
  Step 2.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer.

  If you encounter problems with Windows Media Player, try to use the Troubleshoot utility to see if that fixes the problem.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click the Windows Media Player settings.

  If the size of the .wmv files is too large, it can cause Windows Media Player to stop working.

  I try and remove videos from Windows Media Player library and test to see if the size of the files could be a problem.

  If please reply back and let us know if these steps helps.

  Thank you

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when downloading the file

  Original title: Windows Media Player does not work

  What this means: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when downloading the file? and what do I do about it?

  Johnny: What are your exact measurements that lead to the error message?

  Temporary compensation Internet filed and the Cookies Internet Explorer could help.

• When I want to burn a CD in Windows Media Player, it shows "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when burning the file to disk". What's wrong? How to fix?

  When I want to burn a CD in Windows Media Player, it shows "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when burning the file to disk".    What's wrong? How to fix?

  I tried several times to remove the selection to burn and create a new a new but it keep "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when burning the file to delivery" appears what should I do?   What problem is it?

  Hello

  1. what file format you are trying to burn?

  2. have you made changes on the computer recently?

  3. What is the security software installed on the computer?

  If it's something you downloaded, it may be copy protected by DRM, in which case you may not burn it to a CD or DVD.

  Here are a few things to try:

  1. make sure that the disc is clean.

  2. try a different brand of blank discs.

  3. stop all other programs that are running.

  4. make sure that the hard drive does not use disk compression.

  I suggest that you follow these steps and check if they help to solve the problem.

  Method 1:

  Try to use the Troubleshoot utility to see if that solves the problem.

  a. open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel.

  (b) in the search box, type "convenience store" and then click Troubleshooting.

  c. click on show all and then click the Windows Media Player settings.

  Method 2:

  Select a recording speed (write) more slow for the CD burner.

  Change settings for burning a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-burning-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Method 3:

  If you have any third-party burning software, I suggest you temporarily Uninstall it and then try to burn the disc using Windows Media Player.

  Note: Reinstall the software after the trial.

  Method 4:

  Temporarily disable all programs that could activate themselves, while burning is in progress, such as screensavers or anti-virus programs.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software

  Note: Run the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; Be sure to activate security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after identifying the problem.

  I hope this helps.

• No matter what I try to play, I get this message, "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file." And the media player does not work

  Windows Media Player

  No matter what I try to play, I get this message, "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file."  And the media player does not work

  Reset the WMP.

  Step by step instructions are given here: -.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-uninstall-and-re-install-Windows-Media-Player-12-WMP12-in-Windows-7/

• Windows Media Player has encountered a problem during file playback video camera panasonic.

  Original title: Erro Media

  I am trying to open a video that has been downloaded to my computer out of a panasonic camcorder, but every time I try to play I get a message that says that Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. What is the problem and how can I solve this problem? I'm on Windows 7 Starter

  Hello

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community!

  If I understand correctly, you are unable to play the video file downloaded from the camera.

  ­

  Please answer these questions:

  1. What is the file format of the file?

  2. were you able to read the file before?

  3. is the specific issue of the file?

  4 you did changes to the computer before the show?

  We defer the following methods:

  Method 1:

  Step 1: Here is the list of the formats supported by Windows Media player file:

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

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

  Note: See if the file format is in this list, if it is not there, you may need a third-party codec that can read the file.

  Step 2: For more information about codecs, see article given:

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions:

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

  Important: WARNING: 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.

  Method 2: I also suggest you to run the Windows media player troubleshooting:

  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player settings:

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

  Hope this information helps. Don't answer if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you.