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• Windows media player11.error windows media player cannot play dittos theplayer might not support the file type or might not support the codec used to compress the file

  • y at - it software that could help me.which will work with my Media Player to convert almost any format or find the good codec.so I can watch my videos, I have downloaded on my documents.there need some software out there that would do this work.so my media player 11 play my videos.

  Hi Bbdunford,

  O what is the file format?

  O if it works well before?

  Today, there are hundreds of audio and video codecs in use. Some were created by Microsoft, but the vast majority of codecs have been created by other companies, organizations or individuals. By default, the Windows operating system and the player includes a number of the most popular codecs, such as MP3, Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Video.

  There might be times, however, when you want to read the content that is compressed with a codec that does not include Windows or the default player. In many cases, you can download the necessary codec on the web for free or for a fee. And, in some cases, the player can automatically use the codecs installed by other reading programs and the creation of digital media on your computer.

  You may encounter this error message for the following reasons:

  1. the file type is supported by the drive, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  2 - 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.

  You can try the steps and check if it makes a difference.

  1. in order to determine what codec was used with a specific file, play the file in the player, if possible. When the file is playing, right-click the file in the library, and then click Properties. On the file tab, look at the sections of video codec and Audio codec.

  2 download and install Codecs by clicking on the PLAYER tab and check. To connect to the Internet and automatically download Codecs player

  3. configure the protocol settings

  On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Network tab.

  In the Streaming protocols area, select all the check boxes Protocol.

  When connecting to a server running Windows Media Services, Windows Media Player tries to use all selected protocols.

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

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/downloads/wmplugins+.

  Previous post: the result.

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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• Windows media player.cannot play theplayer file does not support the file type or might not support the codec used to compress the file

  Windows media player

  HI. When I tried to play a movie in my windows media player.it says windows media player.cannot play theplayer file does not support the file type or does not support the codec that was used to compress the file and when I click web help it lead me to windows media player error message help.you met c00d1199 error message when you use windows media player.

  Hello

  ·         What is the format of the files that you play when you get this error?

  ·         Do you get what this error during playback of all files or a particular file?

  You may encounter this error message for the following reasons:

  1. the file type is supported by the drive, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  2 - 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.

  You can try the steps and check if it makes a difference.

  a. to determine what codec was used with a specific file, play the file in the player, if possible. When the file is playing, right-click the file in the library, and then click Properties. On the file tab, look at the sections of video codec and Audio codec.

  b. download and install Codecs by clicking on the PLAYER tab and check. To connect to the Internet and automatically download the Codecs of the reader.

• Windows Media Player cannot play audio files

  Hi, I have Toshiba laptop, this is my baby, and all of a sudden I can't play sounds! When I click to play a song in windows media player, it says:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it may not work properly.

  I tried everything and I'm on my last nerve! Basically, I'm rubbish with computers, I do not understand this at all, I followed all the ways suggested by the section 'aid' in my computer and I can't always listen to 'The Feeling!' Please help, I'm going crazy here!

  Yes my friend. The computer world is really not easy to understand, and sometimes I wish that I could no longer live the island of computer.
  but you know, the development never stop.

  OK, now your problem; have you checked the Device Manager?
  You don't see any yellow exclamation next to the sound card?

  I think that you should first try reinstalling the audio driver. Of course, it s a very tips but especially it works essentially ;)

• Windows Media Player-cannot play audio file

  recive, whenever I click for a song, a message saying:-"WMP encountered a problem when reading the file. - and that's all he says but I can burn and thin ripjust, ideas?

  Hello everyone thanks for any response,

  I have recive, whenever I click for a song (in WMP) a message saying: "WMP encountered a problem reading the file, for further assistance, click web help." - and that's all it says, so I followed the link, but there is no real doesn't answer him other then telling me to adjust my volume and that of a supposed "error number" that is not displayed in the message window that is 'real page window media player', but only in the description of the 'web help' page, as I had no problems with burning CD or rip in my mp3... can't seem to play music in my files. I hope you may be able to thwart this weird problem, I'll be waitting for any help thanks again

  Thank you all for your help I finished to restore the system to an earlu date, and all got better thanks.

• Windows Media Player cannot play .avi files

  OT: Windows Media Player 12

  I have Media Player 12 and it plays music very well, but I have no sound when I play a video (AVI format). I can play the same video on Quick Time player and I have the sound, then it is not the video file. Any suggestion to fix Media Player 12?

  Hello mikemonte1450,

  1. where did you get the .avi file did you download it or save it?

  2. this happens to you with the particular .avi file or all the avi files?

  3. do you have an error when you try to read the avil files on your computer?

  Windows Media Player supports the format of .avi file and you should be able to play. It seems to me that there is no available codecs to read the file format, you are trying to read. I suggest that you check the type of file you are playing, you should be able to understand this by checking the file extension.

  a. right click on the file and click Properties, under file format, you should be able to find the file type.

  You can check the link for more information on codecs below:

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

  Thank you
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• Error message: C00D0FAB - Windows Media Player cannot play the CD. The disc may be dirty or damaged.

  Original title: Windows media Player cannot read CD

  Media Player stops a minute after the start of play - error message is C00D0FAB - Windows Media Player cannot play the CD.  The disc may be dirty or damaged.  turn on error correction and then try again.  I did it and nothing seems to fix the problem.  I am able to burn a cd.  Can you help me?  Thank you

  Hi Point Mercer,

  1. were you able to read CDs via WMP before?

  2. are you face issues only with audio CDs?

  3. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  You can try to let flow the Fixit and see if it helps:

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  You can also check to see if there are updates drivers\firmware update for the CD player available.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• 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 because "it might not be a sound device installed on your computer.

  Original title: Media Player

  THE FOLLOWING IS a MESSAGE I GET WHEN TRYING TO DOWNLOAD FILES: "Windows Media Player cannot play this file because there is a problem with the audio device.  "It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it might is not working properly.  What "audio device" are talking about?

  Hello

  1. do you get an error with this error code?

  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?

  Audio device is the part that allows sound from the computer. If the appliance is used or if the drivers are corrupt, then you can get the error message.

  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.

  Method 2: Install an updated driver.

  Step 1: Firstly uninstall the audio driver from Device Manager and add or remove programs

  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.

  Step 2: To see if an updated driver is available, use Windows Update or access the sound device manufacturer's Web site.

  Follow these steps to do the same thing:

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. the title sound, the video controller and games, make sure that the sound card is listed.

  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:

  If you have multiple audio devices installed on your computer, try to use another. The selected audio device might not support Secure Audio Path (SAP).

  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.

• Cannot read DVD or CD error: "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  Original title: I CANNOT READ THE DVD OR CD ON MEDIA PLAYER, IT is A what NO NOISE 'n' INSTALLED EITHER ALL THE IDEAS THAT DO?

  I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PLAYER ON MY LAPTOP, I JUST GOT ALL OF THE DELETED CONTENT SO THAT IT IS FIXED AND I AM UNABLE TO PLAY DVDS OR GET ANY SOUND MEDIA PLAYER WHEN I ENTERED A DVD THE MESSAGE READ:

  "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."

  ANY IDEAS PEOPLE? I THINK I NEED TO REINSTALL THE SOUND AND EVERYTHING BUT DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA OF THAT KIND OF THING OR WHERE TO GET IT FROM :( ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

  Hi SARAH-82.

  The sound works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?

  Method 1: You may need to download the audio effect plug-ins or ability of DVD in Windows Media Player, please visit the link below

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below

  Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331

  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.

  Method 3: To the problem of audio or audio playback, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link
  Tips for solving common audio problems

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Error Windows Media Player cannot play the CD. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Turn on error correction and then try on Vista 64-bit

  Original title: Windows Media Player, playing only half of the first song on cd and rest jump

  I have Vista 64 bit on my computer, I have WMP 11.  When I put the CD in the player it loads correctly, gives me the titles and others and will start playing the first song.  To halfway through it stops and for the rest of the CD, he crosses and put an X next to them then this error message is displayed:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the CD. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Turn on error correction and then try again.

  I tried to turn on error correction, but it didn't work, it was not available in the reading section.  How can I get the cd to play?  I tried a lot of different cd and they all do the same thing.  I have the same problem in Itunes as well.

  Hi Brian21777,

  (1) since when are you facing this problem?

  (2) remember to make changes to the computer?

  Method 1: You can see the steps by Karena R, in the link below that relates to a similar question:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/8e35a984-D302-48c9-bf3c-a687d1546cd2

  Method 2: Download and install all available Windows Update
  Install Windows updates

  Method 3: Make sure that your DVD drivers are up to date; see the link below
  Manually update the drivers

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Error message "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

  Original title: Windows Media Player

  All of a sudden, I get the following error message when I try to use Windows Media Player 11: "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."  Never had this problem, or a message in the past.

  Hi RRobb,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: If you have a DVD decoder (for example Power DVD) try reinstalling it.

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  If this is not the case, see the following link:

  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

  Method 2: Perform a system restore if the problem occurred recently.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

• Opening of the Creative Memories error message: "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec.

  I tried to open a message sent by Chris Veit of Creative Memories. This is the error message I get:

  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'm technologically challenged! Specific remedies have greatly appreciated.

  original title: Windows Media Player error message

  OK... sounds like you have just a link to
  something that is archived online.

  Maybe you could go to the website of House
  and get some information about the media file.

• Unable to play the video file. 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 I try to play a video file from youtube with youtube downloader in windows media player, I downloaded, it gives me the error message that 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 have x direct sdk installed and my os is vista.

  Problem solved, I downloaded the fix wmp and it worked

• 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.