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• Windows media player will play all music files

  Original title: don't pleaying all the hovw of files music to play al files

  Medialeayer

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  I appreciate that you try to play music files in media player.

  1. What is the format of the file you are trying to play?

  2. what happens when you play the files?

  3. you get any error message?

  4 have had any changes made to the computer before the show?

  Please provide us with more information on this issue to help you best.

  Check out the links.

  Windows Media Player frequently asked questions

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

  The Windows Media Player library: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/Windows-Media-Player-library-frequently-asked-questions

  Suggestions for a question on the help forums

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

• Windows Media Player 11 has a way to find and delete the dupes

  Using Windows Media Player 11, is there a way to search and remove duplicate music files?

  Hi Ibedennis,

  You can try the following steps and check:

  Method 1:

  To resolve this problem, delete the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.

  b. click Start, click run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Playerand 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.

  Method 2:

  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%\Microsoftand 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.

• Media Player 11 plays sound but no video dvd XP OS

  I have the nvidia decoder installed, but when I try to play a DVD I'm unable to see the video.  Plays sound, but no video.  I'm on Windows XP OS

  Hi Jen,
  seems that all codecs are not installed (normally you should not have to pay for a codec, I would check and make sure that no other only files where installed) done everything, try this:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=507
  hope this helps,
  Eddie B.

• burner Windows media player just stopped working - connect a burner and restart the player

  Original title: windows media player

  My burner windows 7 everything simply stopped working saying that I need to connect a burner and restart the player. Why is it a saying suddenly this and what can I do?

  Hi Noralie,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  It seems that you are facing problems while burning the disc using Windows Media Player. It would be great if you can answer the following questions:

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. What is the full and exact error message?

  3. what type of disc you are trying to burn?

  To resolve this issue, follow these methods:

  Method 1:

  I suggest to see the link and try to run the Troubleshooter:

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2:

  See the article and check if that helps:

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

  I hope this helps. If you have additional questions on the computer, please ask your question about Windows and we will be happy to help you.

• I get a message to update my media player but Norton says is not safe and that it removes.

  This message from Firefox, but if I try to download, Norton takes over and remove it. There is nothing I can say. I am running windows 7. IP is Xfinity.

  Such a popup message is a scam and you should never respond to such reporting to avoid being infected by malware.

  You should only update Firefox via "> about" or by downloading and installing Firefox from Mozilla and server never using a popup or a link on a web page.

• Windows media player cannot read all items in the playlist

  It says Windows media player cannot play all the items in the playlist. This happens from time to time. Something is interfering with the player? I don't know what to do when this happens. I hope that it is a minor and simple solution.

  Can anyone help?

  Original title: Windows media player Version 12:

  Hello

  1. What is the full/exact error message?

  2. When you receive this error message?

  If your computer has problems to access your collection of digital media files in the Windows Media Player library, try to use the of the Windows Media Player library Troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter makes sure that Windows Media Player is installed correctly on your computer and checks if the Player library is corrupted.

  I suggest the steps and check if that helps.

  Method 1
  I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooters.
  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player library

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter

  You can try to use the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter to automatically find and fix some common problems. See the link below.

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

   

  Method 2

  If the problem is not resolved I would suggest you follow these steps and check if it helps.

  Step 1:
  Disable and enable Windows Media Player and check if it opens.

  a. click Start and select Control Panel.
  b. click on programs and features.
  c. click on or turn off Windows features turn on on the left side.
  d. develop media features; clear the check box Windows Media Player.
  e. click Yes and OK to continue.
  f. restart the computer.

  Note: If windows media player 12 is already disabled, follow the steps mentioned below:
  After the restart, follow these steps:

  g. click on start and select Control Panel.
  h. click programs and features.
  i. click on Turn Windows features on the left side on or off.
  j. develop media features; Check the Windows Media Player.
  k. click Yes and OK to continue.
  a. restart the computer.

  This would be re - install windows media player.

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

  It will be useful.

• My recently downloaded Windows Media Player 11 play dvd, audio cd and cd rom, but will not recognize two photos of the dvd which have been able to acknowledge by Media Player 10 and record of the Explorer Windows-with some difficulty

  1. Windows Media Player 10 has opened a photo successfully dvd but a message "Microsoft has encountered a problem and needs to close" came on the screen several times.  Had to re insert the dvd picture, but it would open again each time.
  2. Tried the cd drivers and troubleshooting dvd and was informed of my dvd could not be played because there was no decoder for dvd.  Following instructions and chose a windows xp approved decoder pack download - dvd has chosen the Roxio CinePlayer DVD Decoder Pack.
  3. Then upgraded the media player to Windows Media Player 11.
  4. After that, dvd and cd rom could be opened by the media player 11, but neither the DVD or cd ROM readers would recognize the photo DVD in question had been inserted into one of these discs, and even less to be opened by the media player.
  5. Program scanner and photo used to transfer my photos printed digitally on a dvd are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard.  Contact the center of the photo, but they could not provide me with any guidance or even particular HP photo program they used to create the dvd picture.  I remember the photos were stored on the dvd in JPEG format picture and was able to open by Windows Explorer before I've updated since WMP 10-11.

  "" I remember well, the pictures are stored on the dvd in JPEG format picture and was able to open by Windows Explorer before I've updated since WMP 10-11 ""

  Looks like you have a data dvd, which has just the pictures on it and it will not be seen by WMP, who needs a dvd-video disc.

  It should always open in windows Explorer and you should be able to see your pictues it.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the videos

  Since the last 2 months I find that my Windows Media Player cannot play the videos. After having tried many, I installed the third-party Codec such as GOM Player, GOM DECODER and GOM converter on an experimental basis. For all its operation I installed that for the second time (test period = 1 month). Now, I found some unusual - the entire screen with prop-up Windows began to appear "foggy, unusually large screen, Visuality fuzzy." So GOM was 'uninstalled' in the menu 'program & feature. When he learned from the Microsoft Forum I installed k - lite Codec system. Now, some of my videos recorded under 'Image' menu works fine. But the videos stored in the "library" of WMP is not reacting. I need your advice. Again, in a prop-up window of K-Lite has asked to opt feither for: (i) (ii) repairs, (Iii) remove or change. I opted for changing file Windows Vista Codec - was the selection was appropriate? Should I opt for Vista Codec file repair?

  BASAB ROY, * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hi SONIA ROY.

  ·         What happens when you try to play videos in Windows Media Player?

  ·         You get the error message?

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

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the article.

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Method 2: Update the latest codecs and look for the question.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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

• DVD Windows media player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the ANALOG on the output display copy protection try to install a driver available for your video card

  When you try to play a dvd it (above) is displayed. Anyone know where I can be able to get a updated driver free for my video card, or in any other way to solve this problem. your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  When you try to play a dvd it (above) is displayed. Anyone know where I can be able to get a updated driver free for my video card, or in any other way to solve this problem. your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  What version of Windows are you using?

  The free VLC Media Player may be worth a try...

  It will play anything.

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

  VLC Media Player (32-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_32/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.5 - win32.exe)

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

  VLC Media Player (64-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_64/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.5 - win64.exe)

  And the following links may be worth a visit:

  (2004673) Windows Media Player cannot
  read the DVD because it is not possible to
  turn on analog copy on the output protection
  view
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2004673

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because it is not
  possible to put on the protection against analog copying on the output screen
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=12.0.7100.0&ID=C00D1167&ContextId=61&OriginalID=C00D1167

• 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!

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device.

  Original title: Media Player

  I tried to play my music in media player and they will not play. The tab that appears 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. Also, I can not play music in the window, that I downloaded everything. If anyone has an answer I would appreciate the help. Thank you

  Hi MikeMcKayXE,

  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  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 from the device manager driver and Add / Remove Programs

  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 Uninstall 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).

  You can see the following article for more information:

  Resolution of the problems of reading in the Windows Media Player for Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317

  Let us know if that helps.

• 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.

• How can I solve this problem on Media Player? Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

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

  FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
  DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.

  If you could play before commercial video DVD...
  do a system restore to a time before this started
  may be your solution.

  Or you could buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

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

  (948247) how to set a system restore
  point in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948247

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you can download and use one of the following
  freeware multimedia players:

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

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Or... you can try to download and install one of
  the following Codec Packs.

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

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Win XP / Vista / Win 7-32 bit and 64 bit)

  (2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (Windows 7, Vista and XP SP1 and above - 32-bit and 64-bit)

  Good luck...

• Can Windows Media Player XP play MTS file type? I tried, but the video does not play smoothly. Is this fix really?

  I tried, but the video does not play smoothly.  Is this fix really?

  There is a possibility that Windows Media Player could
  read the file if you rename the MTS to MPG or AVI.

  And/or...the suite of freeware Media Player can be
  worth a try.

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

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (The name of the file to download is: "MPC - HomeCinema.1.5.2.3456.x 86 .exe ')

  If this fails, it may be worth trying to convert the MTS file
  WMV format:

  There are many converters available on the net... some
  free... some detail.

  The following freeware converters are a few examples:

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

  (1) Sothink Free Video Converter
  http://www.Sothinkmedia.com/video-converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  You will need to unzip the file... or you could just drag
  the Setup.exe from the file out of the folder and drop it on your
  desktop and install from there.

  Once installed... Open Sothink and go to... Add the files button...
  Find and select the clips you want to convert.

  Next... in the encoding settings... Choose... Video credits.
  WMV - Windows Media Video (*.wmv).

  Choose an output folder and on the left, click on the button convert.

  You can experiment with other settings later but
  This should help you get started.

  (2) format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup270.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 FFSetup270.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  Next, after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your video clips on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  That should do it...

  Good luck...