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  I'm trying to access my music on an external drive (g) using windows media player. The player is looking for music in the E: drive, which is a separate external drive that my friend uses for its iTunes. How to reset the path to the file for windows media player? It gives me the possibility of rerouting individually paths files, but not a lot of re - routing. I have reset the default settings, reinstalled the drive external, even enabled/activated on WMP (of the Panel).

  I tried. The drive G:\ was included in the WMP library before this problem (and to make sure, I deleted and added it). Despite this, the paths for each song pointed toward the drive E:\.  I solved the problem by deleting all of your WMP library (not files) and restart the media player. The files were then reread with the correct file paths.

• Windows updates will not be installed. Windows media player will not play. Latest updates failed, error notice: 800703EE, 800b0100, 80070026. AVG says security "update server failed" help!

  Help! Last year, Internet Explore kept closing (Data Execution Prevention) so I switched to Firefox, which is great, but since then Windows media Player will not work. Moved this year on the campus of the University and since then (using the University proxy server) install windows updates is no longer. It's a new laptop me issued by the University last year, is come pre-programmed with Vista and Office, Media Direct and other programs, most of which I didn't use.  Technical support here at uni cant/wont help... can you?

  Trudy,
  Try the following and let us know the results.
  Run these tools:

  System File Checker

  The system update tool

  Take note of the results of the System File Checker.  Then after you run the two, run Windows Update.

  You are able to update of AVG?
  Any other antivirus (i.e. Norton, McAfee, etc.) has already been installed on this computer?
  When you say 'Nothing' that you tried to install?
  If you disable AVG and then run Windows Update you get a different outcome\error?

  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• Windows Media Player will not play. WMA files

  Windows Media Player will not play. WMA files, but all the rest that he will play codecs for.

  What is going on?

  Reset Media Player and accepted the default set and makes no difference.

  Still will not play. WMA files.

  This has happened on three different machines using hundreds of different. WMA files and none of them will play.

  All of these files were torn to the folder of music with Media Player.

  SFC/scannow seems to have done the trick for a user here. See:
  My Window Media Player won't play WMA files-Microsoft Community
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/my-window-Media-Player-wont-play-WMA-files-anymore/0fb1b162-01fa-4a30-B551-6a09ad8ae590

• my windows media player will not let me update my imformation media

  my windows media player will not let me update my song information after a windows update

  Come and find that my pc was missing some updates

• My windows media player will not play a DVD

  My windows media player will not play a DVD: Microsoft Windows 95 Version 5.1 (Build 2600.XP_SP3_gdr.111025 - 1629:Service Pack 3).  Download a free version of media player to play the DVD?  Please tell me the name of the upgrade and where to find the free download version, if so.  Thank you!

  First thing that you do not run windows 95 if your build number is 2600.XP_SP3 it is a build number of windows XP.  Second, you will not be able to play DVDs using this version of windows and media player only.  The reason for this is DVD is a standard that a group of companies shut down and basically, they demand rights fees to use, it codec, which you don't have. You will need get a program that has integrated these codec (or find them somewhere).  Your best option for this is to completely abandon the but of the using Media player to play your DVD (unless you are looking to buy another piece of software).  There is a free option that I use on my machine Windows 7 Basic its called VLC is a free player that makes just about every format out there (not sure Bluray).  VLC uses its own codec (I think it's developed for the linux community orginially) rather than using the codec of the industry.  You can find the program at http://www.videolan.org/

• My Media Player will not play MP4?

  My Media Player will not play MP4?

  Long answer... good luck...

  The following decoder could be your problem but it's not freeware.

  3ivx decoder
  http://store.3ivx.com/3ivxStore/product_details.php?ID=11

  Anyway... This article is maybe worth a visit:

  Windows Media Player multimedia file formats (316992)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992/en-us
  > scroll waaay to MPEG-4 (.mp4)

  Media players free alternative that should play the files:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Media Player Classic
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
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  Apple Quicktime
  http://www.Apple.com/QuickTime/Download/
  (works on XP/Vista/7) (there is a free version and a paid version)

  QuickTime Alternative
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  And it might be worth a try to download
  and install 'one' of the following free codec packs:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  Media Player Codec Pack
  http://www.mediaplayercodecpack.com/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Windows 7 Codec Pack
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  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Info on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Personally I would remove the compatibility
  questions and convert the files to the WMV MP4
  format. One of the reasons being... If the files are shared
  with anyone... they will encounter the same problems.

  There are to many converters available on the net...
  the following links are some examples.

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (1) format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup260.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the last screen)
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup260.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  (2) Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
  http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (3) Koyotesoft Free Video Converter
  http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
  (2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven)

  (4) Xilisoft Video Converter
  http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
  (not freeware but receives good reviews)
  (Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)

• Windows media player will not play just goes to green screen

  Windows media player will not play or will be windows media center. they have just the green screen of goto, it is solid

  Hello bluepole,.

  1. the Media Player and Media Center work fine before?

  2. the problem occurs with all types of files you play or any particular file?

  Try the methods below to resolve this issue:

  Method 1:

  Reduce hardware acceleration (or turn off) video hardware acceleration (if supported by your video card)

  1 open the screen resolution by clicking on the start start button Picture button, click on the Panel, and then, under appearance and personalization, click on adjust the screen resolution.

  2. click on advanced settings, click the Troubleshooting tab, and then click on change settings.

  3. move the hardware acceleration slider to none to reduce or turn off video hardware acceleration.

  Method 2:

  If you are not able to play all the files, make sure that the right codecs are installed on the computer for videos to play in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center.

  Refer to this article for frequently asked Codecs:

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

  Method 3:

  Make sure that you install the latest drivers for your graphics card. You can see the underside of section which will give you information on how to update the drivers:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

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

• Windows media player will not play my downloaded movies.

  Original title: windows media player will not play my downloaded movies, so I know very lil on computers! Please help me!

  I have LimeWire. I downloaded several movies and can't watch them. When I try, it automatically showed the windows media player, and then displays a message saying "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 looked for updates, perhaps thinking that I needed one, he says: there is no availiavle. I use the latest version of windows media player. any help would be greatly appreciated!

  It's really a simple question, easy to fix. But if you are really not that familiar with the computer, you may want to ask a friend who knows enough to help you.

  You can show it to your friend...
  What you need is to 'google' for a FREE video converter.
  Use the converter and changge movies in WMV file formats. (Sticking with the formats WMV, nothing else).
  Once the conversion is complete, you can play these movies in your Media Player.

  However, there is another alternative. Install a 3rd party media player called VLC. He plays any video fromats.
  Here is the download link:
  http://VLC-media-player.en.softonic.com/

  t-4-2

• Widows Media Player will not play videos.

  Windows Media Player will not play videos at home. I get a message that windows has closed the program. Media Center and Adobe will not play videos as well. The videos are. MOV. Can someone help with this problem? Thank you.

  Windows Media Player will not play videos at home. I get a message that windows has closed the program. Media Center and Adobe will not play videos as well. The videos are. MOV. Can someone help with this problem? Thank you.

  ==============================
  Some possibilities follow... good luck...

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  The components of the 3ivx decoder read
  most MP4, M4A, 3GP, MOV and AVI files
  with Audio MPEG-4 video and MPEG-4 AAC

  3ivx decoder
  http://www.3ivx.com/download/
  (this should make Windows Media Player compatible
  with the .mov files... I think that there is a 30 days trial version)

  Also... the following freeware players can play QuickTime .mov files.

  Apple QuickTime
  http://www.Apple.com/QuickTime/Download/

  QuickTime Alternative
  http://www.codecpackguide.com/quicktimealt.htm

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  Media Player Classic
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
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  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MPC-HC.sourceforge.NET/

  If you want to install a pack of codecs... one of the following
  may be worth a try:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates.

  CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://CCCP-project.NET/

  Info about CCCP
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates)

  Good luck...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows Media Player will not come

  Windows Media Player will not come

  Windows Media Player will not come

  In the Find box type copy paste the following command and press the Enter key.

  "%programfiles%\Windows media player\wmplayer.exe".

  If the above doesn't help, try a system restore - select any restore point when it did not have this problem.

• 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
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  I don't have toolbars running on IE9 at all.
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  Here are my system specs:
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  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.

• Windows media player will not download music on a CD - R and get a testament written no disc error

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  Hello

  1. you receive an error message or error code?
  2. what file format you are trying to write to the disk?
  3. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?
  4. what burning software do you use?

  
  Method 1:
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• Windows media player will not start.

  Windows media player will not start. a popes of the window to the top and said to go to the microsoft website I tried to reinstall windows media player 12, I am running windows 7.

  Hello Scotsman,

  How have you tried to uninstall and re-install Windows Media Player 12?

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
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  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. search for multimedia and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer
   
  Step 2.
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  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer.

  If you encounter problems with Windows Media Player, try using the troubleshooter to see if this fixes

  the problem.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click the Windows Media Player settings.

  If the size of the .wmv files is too large, it can cause Windows Media Player to stop working.

  I try and remove videos from Windows Media Player library and test to see if the size of the files could be a problem.

  Please reply back and let us know if this can help.

  Sincerely,

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• My Windows Media Player will not rip burn or play or read any CD.

  My windows media player will not rip burn or play or read any CD.

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