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  I took my computer to repair store to have repaired minor problem.  They fixed the problem I had, but in the process they must have done something to Windows Media Player.  I didn't until I got the home computer.  The Media Player is the only problem;  the Media Center works great. Recover a server runtime error whenever I try to do something with the Media Player I really don't want to take the computer to the repair shop, who did a bad job in my opinion, any help would be appreciated.

  Search the forum for the server runtime error and you will find several questions on the subject, so one of the suggested solutions might also work for you.

• No matter what I try to play, I get this message, "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file." And the media player does not work

  Windows Media Player

  No matter what I try to play, I get this message, "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file."  And the media player does not work

  Reset the WMP.

  Step by step instructions are given here: -.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-uninstall-and-re-install-Windows-Media-Player-12-WMP12-in-Windows-7/

• Microsoft windows media player does not retain the previous size. is irrtating so me gift of reorganize its size every time when I open it.plz help I want stable wmp version 11

  Microsoft windows media player does not retain the previous size. is irrtating so me gift of reorganize its size every time when I open it.plz help I want stable wmp version 11, version 12 is sucks.

  Hello, Simone

  I'll assume you're on Windows 7. Windows Media Player 12 is not supported on Windows Vista or XP and as such, you will need to go back to Windows Media Player 11.

  You can check the permissions in the registry to ensure that it is able to record information.

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk.

  Open the registry editor by clicking on start, type regedit.exe in the search box and press on enter, you may be prompted to continue.

  In the registry editor, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, Software, Microsoft, MediaPlayer, then Preferences.

  It should be an element named LastLocation_26, right-click on it and select Rename, and rename it to old LastLocation_26.

  Leave the open registry editor and open Media Player, then move it to your favorite place and close Media Player.

  In the registry editor, press F5 on your keyboard and check if LastLocation_26 has been recreated.

  If this is not the case, there is probably a permissions problem.

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  Let us know.

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• Windows Media Player does not open the .tgz files

  Original title: codec .tgz files

  My Windows Media Player does not open the .tgz files

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to open the .tgz files?

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

  .tgz file is not supported by Windows Media Player.

  You can use your favorite search engine to download and install the latest codec for Windows Media Player. Subsequently, check if you are able to read .tgz files.

  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.

  
  Reference: information about the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Package of Installation of codec

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• 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

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• 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
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  Also follow these steps:

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  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
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  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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  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

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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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  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.

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• Media Player does not work; message says to check the resolution and brightness.

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  Hello

  1. are you referring to Windows media player?

  2. What is the exact error message?

  3. when exactly you receive this message? By playing any video/audio?

  4 does happen with a particular video/audio?

  5. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  If you use Windows media player, you can follow the methods.

  Method 1:

  You can run the fix - it from the following link.

  Solve the problems of Windows Media Player video and other media or library

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

  Method 2;

  Step 1:

  You can uninstall Windows media player. Check out the following link.

  Uninstall Windows Media Player
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  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
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  Step 2 :

  Reinstall Windows Media Player
  a. go initially and in 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 and check the issue.

  For more information, see the article:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  Post back with the results for you help more.

• Windows Media Player does not recognize the new downloaded songs

  I have a Pavilion a4310f Prod Nr: race AY014AA-ABA, Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

  I just found out that Windows Media Player does not recognize the songs, I recently downloaded from Wal-Mart music download Site.  The songs can be seen in the music library in a folder called 'Downloads' and I can open each song and he will play when double-clicked.  The problem is that I can't create a playlist containing the new songs and burn a copy of the reading list, because the songs are not listed in the Media Library Player any hot it is sorted (artist, Album, Genre, etc.).

  Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Mitch

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  Went to: start == > Control Panel == > troubleshooting == > view all == > and ran troubleshooting on the library and the settings of WMP.

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• Windows Media Player does not recognize the iPod touch.

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  Open WMP in the taskbar from top, find "Tools", scroll down to options.

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• My Windows Media Player does not automatically recognize when a disc is placed in the disc drive.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

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• Media Player does not open my USB

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  Step 1: Check if the sync settings are correct. To do this, follow these steps.

  a. open Windows Media Player.

  b. click the arrow below the Sync tab, point to the device and then click Advanced Options.

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  d. restart the media player.

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• Windows Media Player does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  I can't do some of my videos to play it goes on to say that Windows media player does not support the codec used to compress the file. How can I fix?

  Hello

  What is the file format of the video files you are trying to play in Windows Media Player?

  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.

   

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  Please see the bottom of the article that gives you information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player.

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  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.

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• Windows Media Player does not start, and the accidents of life Mail

  Hi all

  I have a problem: I'm using Vista Home Basic version US, MS 2 MS and my Windows Media Player does not start, Windows life Mail (worm 2009) crashes when I want to write a new e-mail message and does not work Windows 7 Upgrade advisor. So there must be a common problem.
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  B. what happens when you run the Upgrade Advisor?

  C. when he last work very well?

  D. recent changes made on your computer?

  E. you get any error message?

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• Windows Media Player does not open or play. WMV files.

  Windows Media Player does not open or play. WMV files. I am running Vista and everything is automatically updated the newer versions. Windows Media Player worked fine a month ago, when he would be dismissed intermittently just opening. Restarting the computer should solve the problem. Now, however, I can not open the drive or open any. WMV files that used to play properly in the past. Reboot and clear the cache and cookies does not work. On the other hand, the Media Player for Internet Explorer plugin works very well. Please notify. On the other hand, the Media Player for Internet Explorer plugin works very well.

  Hi bydybydy,

  Step 1: Run the Fixit available in the link below

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements are blank

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704

  Step 2: Download and install the update available in the link below:

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

   

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

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