Error Windows 7 Windows Media Player
I got a new computer and Windows Media Player was working fine, then one day he got this messege: 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 do an online school and now I can't access my course. As I said, it worked very well, so I don't know what happened or how to fix this problem. Get back to me as soon as POSSIBLE. Thank you!!
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http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Windows-Media-Player/11/album-art
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Can someone help me how to solve this problem. Thank youMay be that the video file format is not compatible with Windows Media Player.
Options: -.
1] download and install VLC Player. It's free and supports file formats more than WMP.
2] download and install the codecs
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Hello
If you're having trouble playing a song or video, it may be because of the codec problem. I would suggest trying the following steps and check if it helps.
Method 1:
Run the Windows media player convenience store settings and check. Follow the steps to run the Troubleshooter:
- Press the Windows key + Q on your keyboard and type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under results of research.
- Now, click on programs.
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Method 2:
I suggest you to refer to the help article and check if it helps.
Windows Media Player C00D11B1 error
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D11B1
Let us know the status of the issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.
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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
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48 hours ago, I was able to play samples of the song from Amazon (.m3u files) using Windows XP SP3 Windows Media Player. Yesterday and also today in an attempt to the same on Amazon, I get error C00D1198 on WMP-
"windows media center cannot connect to the server the server name may be incorrect, the server may not be available, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect.
Automatically detect the proxy settings is enabled
I did not bring any changes to the computer or downloaded codecs, not played any other player, and in the meantime has used another music site, etc.
Thank you in advance for your help!
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows7/c00d1198
I guess you can still play all the other music ok?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Follow these steps to do the same thing:
a. click Startand then click Control Panel.
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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:
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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.
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You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.
Windows Media Player Error Message help
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Hi David,
What version of Windows Media Player do you use?
If you use Windows Media Player 11, you can follow the steps in this link & check if the problem persists.
You cannot view, add, or delete items in the library of Windows Media Player 11
Reference: error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: 'Cannot open file'Hope the helps of information.
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Hi Lnoldon,
1. what version of Windows Media Player?
2. don't you make changes before the show?First of all, we recommend that you check if Rip music is correct. Check if Rip music location is set correctly.
See songs Rip (copy) from a CD to your computerCheck if protect copying of music is selected. If so, then deselect.
a. right click on the Windows Media Player toolbar, tap tools and then click Options.
b. click the Rip music.
c. Click to clear the copy protect music check box.
d. restart the drive and re - copy your music.Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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Hello
Did you change your computer?
I suggest you check out the link and check (which also applies to windows vista).
Windows Media Player C00D1197 error
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D1197
I also suggest you to see link and check.
Solve problems in Windows Media Player http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player
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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:
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.
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