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  Original title: Media Player all of a sudden will not play the dvd.

  Suddenly, I can't play DVDs on my laptop. The error message is: Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The name of the server are may not be not correct, ther server name maybe isn't available, or your proxy settings are may not be not correct. Any suggestions on troubleshooting of Microsofts page appear to be relevant.

  Hi mcraigQY

   

  1. when exactly you get the error message?

  2. you try to listen to music from any remote location or try to play a DVD?

  3 have you tried to play a different CD or DVD?
  4. what happens when you play the same DVD on another computer?

  5. for how long have you been faced with this problem?

  6. the DVD folder that you are trying to play supported by the windows media player is it?
  7. What is the type of DVD that you try to play?

  Let us know the answers to help you best.

• My Windows Media Player says connect burner and restart the player.

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  Hello rorro1661,

  What you try to do in Windows Media Player?
  We need more information to help you:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375
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  Hi Russell,

  We wish you the same.

  Welcome to Microsoft Community where you can find all the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description provided, looks like you want to know if we can stream music from a station of radio by using Windows Media player.

  I have a few links that should guide you in the right direction.

  Method 1:

  Visit these links to check the visualizations.

  Visualizations for Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/watch-visualizations-while-playing-your-music

  Watch visualizations while playing your music

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  Method 2:

  Visit this link to "Listen to the radio on the Internet with Windows Media Player"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/listen-to-Internet-radio-using-Windows-Media-Player

  In addition, visit this link and check:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/stream-your-media-to-devices-and-computers-using-Windows-Media-Player

  Using the windows-related issues feel free to post on Microsoft Community.

• I can't burn my CD on Windows Media Player error "connect a burner and restart the player.

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  No problem, at least it's a step forward that it is not only the media player.

  At this point if the CD-ROM drive does not at all, it could be a couple of things.

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  2. The drive appears not could also be that it is disconnected, but it's not terribly likely.
  3. Check Device Manager to see if the CD drive is listed, and if she has any warnings associated with it. You can open the Device Manager by performing a search in the search box of the start menu.  Locate the CD drive in the list, and then double-click it to view the status. He can say everything is fine, or can provide details on all issues.  Also, while you're here, you can check an updated driver. But this brings me to the next point...
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• Windows media player cannot connect to the internet

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  Hi Daniel,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  • The problem is specific to some of the tracks, or all?

  If you're having trouble playing a song or video, it may be because the file is protected by the management of digital rights (DRM). DRM is a technology that content providers sometimes use to ensure that the digital music and you get them video files are used and distributed according to their usage rights.

  Consider possible situations:

  a. When you try to play a file that is protected in the player, the Player checks if you have rights to use valid media on your PC. If you do, the player plays the file.

  If the player does not find valid media on your PC usage rights, or if rights to limit what you can do with the file, the player can not read the file. In this case, you will see an error message tells you why the file could not be read.

  b. it is protected by rights?

  (i) slide in the right edge of the screen and then click Search (if you use a mouse, point to the corner bottom right of the screen, move the mouse to the top and then click Find.).

  (ii) sign up Windows Media Player in the search box, and then tap or click Windows Media Player.

  (iii) pass on any or right click on a media file, press or click Properties and then press or click the rights of use. If the file is protected by rights, the license terms appear in the media used rights box, and you will see what usage rights you have. If nothing appears in the media used rights box, it might be because the file is not protected, the usage rights are not on your PC or that you are playing a file that is being listened to on your PC (for example, you play content subscription directly from an online store website).

  If the problem persists, I suggest you run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player and check.

  a. press the Windows key + X , and then select Panel.
  (b) in the search box, type Troubleshooting , and then click on troubleshooting.
  c. click on show all and then click on settings of the Player Windows Media.

  Hope this information is useful. Please feel free to answer in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

• Windows media player cannot connect to the server, trying to watch a video online

  I have windows 7 64 bit.  for a few weeks now, I couldn't watch the live cam of bridge for the Confederation Bridge. I have not changed my settings. Tells me to check my settings, or try again later.

  Hi Maritimegrl,

  I suggest you follow these methods and see if it helps:

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player Settings Troubleshooter and check if it makes a difference.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2: Follow these steps and check if that helps:

  1. click on Start, click all programs, then Accessories.

  2 right click on inviteand then click run as administrator.

  3. If the user account control dialog box appears, confirm that the displayed action corresponds to what you want, and then click continue.

  4. type regsvr32 wmnetmgr.dll

  5. press ENTER, and then click OK.

  
  Method 3:

  Enable and disable Windows Media Player. To do this, follow the steps below:

  (a) click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click programs and features.

  (b) click on Turn Windows Features on or off.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  (c) extend the functionality of media

  (d) delete the Windows Media Player check box, and then click ok

  (e) follow the same steps as above, this time place a check mark against the Windows Media Player check box

  (f) click Ok, and then restart the computer

  Check whether the problem is resolved

  Hope this helps, if you need help on Windows or the problem persists, please let us know we will be happy to help you.

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• Windows Media fast does not open when the Memory stick is inserted in the port

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• Cannot share media files between Windows Media Player 11 and my Samsung Galaxy Tab, error: connection to server lost

  Original title: Media sharing between Samsung Galaxy Tab and Windows Media Player 11

  Why my Windows Media Player 11 share media with my Samsung Galaxy Tab?  As soon as it connects and I try to play a movie, I get an error message no connection or connection to server lost.  What can I do to share multimedia files on my Galaxy Tab without getting this message?

  Hi SylviaSkeeter,

  (1) if it works well before?

  (2) remember to make changes?

  (3) how you try to sync or share media?

  (4) what is you receive the exact error message?

  You can use the software provided by Samsung to sync media, or you can use Windows Media Player.

  Method 1: Disable the security software and verify afterwards; Follow the steps mentioned in the link below

  Disable the antivirus software

  If you use a non-Microsoft security software, you can check the documentation provided with the program to achieve this.

  Important: Re activate security software once everything is done.

  Method 2: See the steps mentioned in the link below that relates to a similar question

  The problems of synchronization

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Troubleshoot-sync-problems

  For more information, please visit the links below

  Set-up-a-device-to-sync-in-Windows-Media-Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-device-to-sync-in-Windows-Media-Player

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925708

• In Windows Media Player, I can't change the video settings hue, brightness, saturation or contrast.

  Original title: windows MediaPlayer.

  In Media Player, I can't change the video settings hue, brightness, saturation or contrast.  When I try to do it by dragging the indicators, they return to their neutral settings when I release the mouse cursor.

  Hi jxw2,

  1. what version of Windows Media Player do you use?

  2. don't you make changes on the computer before this problem?

  If you use Windows Media Player 10 or later version, you can uninstall Windows Media Player. If the problem persists, reinstall then it & check.

  If you have Windows Media Player 11 is installed, you can follow this link.

  How to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 in Windows XP?

  To download Windows Media Player 10, refer to this link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=20426

  To download Windows Media Player 11, refer to this link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8163

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

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  Hello
   
  1. don't you make changes before the show?
  2. is the device detected on the computer?
   
  Step 1: We recommend that you check if the sync settings are correct. To do this, follow these steps.
  1 open Windows Media Player.
  2. click on the arrow below the Sync tab, point to the device, and then click Advanced Options.
  3. the Properties dialog box for your device is displayed. Tab sync, box start sync when device connects checkbox.
  4 restart the media player.
  The next time that you want sync, connect the device to your computer and click on the Synchronize tab, then click Start Sync.
   
  Step 2: Add a device to sync in Windows Media Player.
  1. start Windows Media Player and connect your portable device into a USB port on your computer. A box of "Windows Media Player ‑‑ Device Setup" appears, showing that he recognized the device and provides an opportunity for you to name your device.
  2. read how the player will sync your device, which is directly under where you type the name of the device. If storage of the device is more than 4 gigabytes, for example, and your library on Windows Media Player fits on this device, the player chooses automatic.
  3. selection of automatic synchronization means that your device will reflect all your Windows Media Player library and it will do so that whenever it is connected. Click on "Finish".
  4. to synchronize only some of your library when the player chose automatic, you can choose what will sync when you open Windows Media Player. Click on the portable device in the right pane and drag the items you want to synchronize with this device.
  5. selection of a manual synchronization indicates that the player has detected that the portable device has no place for your entire library. Click on "Finish". Open Windows Media Player, select the portable device in the right pane and drag the items you want to synchronize with this device.
   
  For more information on "Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions" visit this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Windows-Media-Player-Sync-frequently-asked-questions
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
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