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.

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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
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  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.

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  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.

• 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 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.

• 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 will not play the .mp4 files after installation IE10 - BEX error message

  Hello! Recently, when I tried to read a file .mp4 on Windows Media Player, the player would immediately stop working and tell me that he could not play this type of file, even if the day before he could do so without any problem. I had an option to close the program or click to more information, so when I clicked for more information, he gave me this:
  Signature of the problem:
  Problem event name: BEX
  Application name: wmplayer.exe
  Application version: 12.0.7601.17514
  Application timestamp: 4ce7a485
  Fault Module name: StackHash_0a9e
  Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
  Exception offset: 00000000
  Exception code: c0000005
  Exception data: 00000008
  OS version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
  Locale ID: 1033
  Additional information 1: 0a9e
  More information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional information 3: 0a9e
  Additional information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Back to a system restore point previous fixed the problem and I could again play the files in Media Player, but during the night that Windows updates installed and the morning I could not play these .mp4 files once more. So I restored to a point earlier, changed my updates so that they are is more automatic and by installing each day at a time, I finally isolated the problem in Internet Explorer 10. If I install that, just Windows Media Player will not play these files.
  I tried a manual update of Internet Explorer 10, turn off all the options of toolbars shit and everything, thinking that when it automatically installs those who may be included, but that has not helped. Had to go back to my previous IE10 restore point. So no matter what, Internet Explorer 10 kills my ability to play .mp4 on Windows Media Player files.
  I don't have toolbars running on IE9 at all.
  I know that's obvious answer is 'do not install Internet Explorer 10' or if I do, download another player for .mp4 files. But the fact is, it shouldn't happen, it is indicative of something being wrong, and I would like TO be able to install Internet Explorer 10 AND use Windows Media Player to play these files. If someone else has had this problem, or know a way to fix it?
  Here are my system specs:
  Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
  Intel Core i5 - 3350P @ 3.10 GHz CPU
  ASRock H77M LGA 1155 motherboard
  8 GB DDR3 240 - Pin SD RAM
  Diamond Radeon HD 7870PE52GV 7870 GHz video card
  And all my programs are installed on this:
  SAMSUNG series Pro 840 MZ-7PD256BW 2.5 "256GB SATA III MLC internal Solid State Drive
  I'd appreciate any help you can provide! Thank you!!

  See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2670838

   

  It sounds like your question. I think you should uninstall this update and

  hide and see if that solves your problem. Please report.

   

   

  Barb

   

  MVP - Windows/entertainment and connected home

   

  http://digitalmediaphile.com/

   

  Please mark as answer if that answers your question

   

   

   

   

  I tried myself after experiencing the same problem and error code. I uninstalled the KB2670838 update, and then my Windows Media Player finally worked again. I also found that IE 10 must be uninstalled as well. Installation of IE 10 also automatically installs the update of KB2670838 platform. After uninstalling KB2670838, IE 10 automatically uninstall with it, better you hide two updates so that they do not install again. From the link in the previous post, I learned that the platform update is having problems of conflict with the AMD drivers. Good luck to you and hope this helps.

• Get an error "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "

  * Original title: wrong Region

  Windows Media Player will not play CD - advise

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "

  Note I am eager to play a CD and it is recognizing a DVD?

  can anyone help

  Hello

  1. what version of Windows is installed on the computer?

  2. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on the computer?

  3. what region is your currently defined DVD player on?

  4. are you able to play other DVDs?

   

  Please follow the provided steps and update us with the results.

  Note: All the steps apply to Windows 7

  Method 1: Try to change the region of the DVD player and check the result. To do this, try the following steps:

  a. Click Start, click computer.
  b. right click on the DVD drive, and then click Properties.
  c. click on the Hardware tab, click the properties button and modify the DVD of the region.

   

  Method 2: Uninstall the DVD player and check.

  a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.

  b. develop DVD players, right click on the sub element and click on uninstall.

  c. restart the computer and check the result.

  Once you restart the computer, the DVD driver will be loaded automatically.

  d. try to play the DVD and check the result.

   

  You can run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter and check that it helps.

  Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility

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

  Let us know if it helps!

• 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.

• Windows media player will not play videos that I created a few years back. they use to play very well; now, I received the acquired codec error message. I use wmp 11

  My old videos in my windows media player will not play. acquire CODECS rises. I get audio but not video for all the movies at home. Movies that I downloaded and clips play very well. How can I fix it. I use wmp 11.

  Hello satindoll11233,

  1. What is the exact error message you get when you try to play videos?

  2. What is the format of the videos that you try to play?

  3. are you able to play other files with Windows Media Player?

  Media Player will not be able to play video files, if there are no required codecs or video format is not supported by Media Player.

  I suggest you to check the format of the video you are trying to play. You can also try the steps in the article to resolve this problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• 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 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.

• Windows Media Player will not play WMV files

  Windows Media Player will not play WMV files, I get the following error:

  "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer on which the file is stored, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect. »

  Evaluating is not a problem

  Other file formats work well

  Any reflection on a fix, I have already searched the web for a fix, it appears, this is a common question, but nobody has a solution that works

  Hello

  Method 1:

  FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play WMV files that contain multiple video streams

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947403

  Method 2:

  I suggest to disable audio enhancements and check if you're able to play .wmv files. Follow the method 1To disable audio improvements.

  a. Open Sound by clicking on the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel.

  (b) in the search box, type sound, and then click sound.

  c. on the playback tab, click speakers and then click Properties.

  d. click the enhancements tab, and then select Disable all enhancements checkbox.

  Method 3:

  I suggest to create a new user account and check if you're able to play the files. Click on the link below to create a new user account

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  Thanks and regards.