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

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• error "windows media player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled.

  When I start windows media player, the program does not start and a dialog box appears saying "windows media player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled. You want to install the player from the microsoft web site screen? "I downloaded the program and when tried to install it says that a newer version is already intalled in my computer. What should I do to recover the functions of the program?

  Hello

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Right-click on taskbar - Task Manager - processes and see if WMPlayer.exe is already hidden.
  If the end then on her process.

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  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  Have you recently added stores or ANY application from Stardock?

  Using 64-bit Vista?

  Can you think of recent things you did in WMP which could be the cause? Have you added
  recently another player or an add-on for WMP?

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements
  are empty - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704/en-us

  Maybe something here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/articles/17315.aspx
  and here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/Archive/2004/10/30/17399.aspx

  Check here the news of WMP11
  http://zachd.com/PSS/PSS.html
  ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Do this to reregister the Jscript.dll and Vbscript.dll files.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 jscript.dll
  Press enter

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  Press enter

  Restart and if all goes well, it will run now.

  --------------------------------------------------------------

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Reset your associations:

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  I hope this helps.

• Error: Windows Media Player is not installed correctly. Reinstall the drive as he tried to rip music CDs

  Original title: can not extract my music

  I tried to extract the music in my media player library today, and I got an error messege that says: "Media player is not properly intalled, please install and try again." What should I do? How do we? Help, please!

  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 computer
  

  Check 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.

• Windows Media Player-can not read audio files

  Situation of Media Player Codec XPsp3!

  I'm having a terrible time with the opening of the files and exts. in the media. I get the error that I don't have the appropriate codecs, but these files are very common (IE; Download mp3 multimedia guide) I click on more information to my problem but was sent on a wild goose chase it seems! Any suggestions? ANY help is appreciated... Even soothing words!  Thanks in advance (I HOPE?)

  It is with Windows Media Player? What version?

  What has the * exact * error message text shows that WMP? If you have any codec pack (such as K-Lite), I suggest that you uninstall these once again.

• Error: Windows media player does not.

  Original title: configuration defining windows media player

  I bought a PC brand new and I'm ready to return.

  Windows Media Player continues to cling... DOES NOT.
  I have Windows 7, media player 12.
  I tried everything, reinstalled, system recovery and it still does not work.
  Is it a problem of Windows 7, media player problem or what?
  VERY FRUSTRATED

  Hello

  Do you get specific error messages?

  I suggest you try the following steps:

   

  Method 1: Run the tool fixit from the below mentioned link.

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

   

  Method 2: re-save the files associated with Windows Media Player. To do this, follow the steps below.

  a. Click Start in the start search bar type cmd, right-click on the command prompt icon in the box programs and then click Run as administrator.

  b. at the command prompt type regsvr32 wmp.dll , and then press ENTER.

  Type regsvr32jscript.dll , and then press enter

  Type regsvr32 vbscript.dll , and then press enter

  Restart the computer and check if the problem is resolved.

   

  Method 3: The System File Checker (SFC) utility allows administrators to perform an analysis of all protected resources to make sure they are the correct version. Whether SFC should find all incorrect versions in one of these protected resources, SFC will be replaced by the correct versions.

  You can still run a SFC scan on the windows vista computer. To run a scan suite SFC as follows:

   

  How to use the System File Checker (SFC) to search for missing or damaged system files in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  For more information on solving problems in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Method 4: If the problem persists, uninstall Windows media player 12 and reinstall.

  Note: Create a restore point before uninstalling Windows Media Player, so that you can restore the system if something goes wrong.

  Create a restore point

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-restore-point

  Steps to uninstall the windows media player 12.

  a. go to control panel

  b. Select programs and features (not uninstall)

  c. choose Turn Windows Feature On or Off on the left side of the screen

  d. find media features

  e. clear features of media, and then press Ok

  f. all simply restart and reinstall media player 12 (or whatever you want)

  Download and install Windows media player from the link below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/Windows-Media-Player

  Hope this helps!

• recognition of CD in Windows Media Player - can not extract

  I am trying to COPY a Cd and it recognizes the title in the player, but nothing happens when I try to rip it up. the songs are to WMA for a reason, and this is the original CD...

  Hi CSIA,

  A. do you receive any error trying to copy a CD?

  B. when it last work very well?

  C. recent changes made on your computer?

  D. is not getting CD not recognized?

  E. is the problem with the CD or all?

  Please post back those details.

  Extract music from a CD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/rip-music-from-a-CD

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support

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• 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.

• 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

• Impossible to play a video file, error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer.

  I am unable to play the video file and get the error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer."

  Can someone help me how to solve this problem. Thank you

  I am unable to play the video file and get the error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer."

  Can someone help me how to solve this problem. Thank you

  May 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

  Personally, I prefer VLC Player-if you have that then not need to download and install the codec of any third party.

• 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.

• Error "Windows Media Player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output screen protection".

  Original title:

  Trouble viewing a movie on dvd.

  Hi, I have windows 7 on my mini with an external dvd/cd. I'm not able to watch a movie because of the error "windows media player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output screen protection. Try installing an updated video card driver"Please help... I am new to this. Thanks in advance.

  Hello

   
  I suggest you try the steps in the following link and check if it solves the problem:
   
  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to activate the analog copy protection
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2004673
   
  I hope this helps!
   

• 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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• Error message "the file wmp.dll has a version number of 11.0.5721.5280 where 11.0.5721.5268 was expected. Windows Media Player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled.

  Original title: I need the Windows Media Player for WinXP 32 bit.

  Recently when I tried to play an Audio CD using Media Player, I get the following message: "the file wmp.dll has a version number of 11.0.5721.5280 where 11.0.5721.5268 was expected. Windows Media Player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled. You want to install the player from the Microsoft website? "When I clicked 'Yes', the window get Window Media Player appeared that lists the different versions of the operating system Windows however, in the category Windows XP, only the 64-bit version has been registered and I need the Windows XP 32-bit version. Anyone know where I can get the 32 bit version?

  Hi donsor,

  You did it of any material changes or software on the computer before this problem?

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  After the WMP update you an error of wmploc.dll on version number incorrect

  
  Reference: Windows Media Player is not properly installed and needs to be reinstalled

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• Not able to play the fieles audio using Windows Media Player - error: Windows Media Player Error Message C00D11B1

  Sometimes the Audio files are not played using Windows Media Player. Even if I'm not able to turn on/off the audio. Settings audio button is not working too.

  Error: Windows Media Player Error Message C00D11B1

  When I rebooted my dell Inspiron laptop, this problem does not occur, and I am able to hear the audio. Let me know the fix for this problem permanently.

  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:

  1. Press the Windows key + Q on your keyboard and type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under results of research.
  2. Now, click on programs.
  3. Click the Windows media player settings to run the troubleshooter.
  4. Click on library of Windows media player to run the troubleshooter.

  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.

• Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording.

  Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording. I used to be able to play any video or audio file in any site!

  Hello

  Try resetting the default associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  If necessary:

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

  ====================================

  Also follow these steps:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Then, if necessary:

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Reset your associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  ---------------------------------------------

  Do this to reregister the Jscript.dll and Vbscript.dll files.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 jscript.dll
  Press enter

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  Press enter

  Restart and if all goes well, it will run now.

  --------------------------------------------------------------

  Have you recently added stores or ANY application from Stardock?

  Using 64-bit Vista?

  Can you think of recent things you did in WMP which could be the cause? You added another
  reader recently or an add-on for WMP?

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements
  are empty - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704/en-us

  Maybe something here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/articles/17315.aspx
  and here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/Archive/2004/10/30/17399.aspx

  Check here the news of WMP11
  http://zachd.com/PSS/PSS.html

  I hope this helps.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.