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  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.

• Media Player error play 3gp: the player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  The problem is that Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The error that says"the player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  The properties of the file are:

  3GP.PNG

  Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

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  How can I fix?

  The problem is that Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The error that says"the player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  The properties of the file are:

  3GP.PNG

  Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

  TYPE: A PNG Image

  How can I fix?

  Windows gives you integrated programs to open the image as png files.

  In Vista, use Windows Photo Gallery to open png files.

  In Windows 7, if you use it, you can use Windows Photo Viewer to open png files.

  If you have installed Windows Live Essentials, you can use Windows live Photo Gallery to open png files.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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• 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.

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  OK... sounds like you have just a link to
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  Maybe you could go to the website of House
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• Windows Media Player will not play WMV files

  Windows Media Player will not play WMV files, I get the following error:

  "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer on which the file is stored, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect. »

  Evaluating is not a problem

  Other file formats work well

  Any reflection on a fix, I have already searched the web for a fix, it appears, this is a common question, but nobody has a solution that works

  Hello

  Method 1:

  FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play WMV files that contain multiple video streams

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

  Method 2:

  I suggest to disable audio enhancements and check if you're able to play .wmv files. Follow the method 1To disable audio improvements.

  a. Open Sound by clicking on the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel.

  (b) in the search box, type sound, and then click sound.

  c. on the playback tab, click speakers and then click Properties.

  d. click the enhancements tab, and then select Disable all enhancements checkbox.

  Method 3:

  I suggest to create a new user account and check if you're able to play the files. Click on the link below to create a new user account

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  Thanks and regards.

• 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

• Windows Media Player is unable to read 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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  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. Need help trying to download music to my media and play, but he used... Someone help me find what kind of support I need for her... IM using kick * torrents to download music

  Hello

  you ask for problems downloading music through torrents like this is a good way to pick up malware

  You can try the 3rd party Codecs.

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/k-Lite-full.html

  for music issues repost in the Sub forum.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-sound?page=1&tab=all

• Error when you try to play the downloaded tracks: 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.

  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. (((PLEASE HELP)))

  I understand that this has been a matter of repetition and I made the suggestions listed and nothing works. This just started happening, although downloading songs, and once they are finished I'm not able to play them with Windows Media Player. The initial message indicates that the file has an extension that is not recognized by Windows Media Player.

  
  

  I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows Vista Home. Any suggestions? What should I chahnge how I download and save music?

  Hey Taylor09,

  You may find that you are getting this message in Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.

  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.

  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  Step 1:

  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Note that if you 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.

  Step 2:

  Download the necessary codec to play the file.

  For more information of Codec, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• software that would work Windows media player.to stop an error reacurring.ie cannot read the file the player does not support the file ect

  • If we had a software incorporated into our windows media player that could convert all formats in SGF format which media player works with.and would give the correct codec, seeking a new kind of film because we wouldn't not error of windows media player cannot play the file the player might not support the file type or is unable to support the codec used to compress the file.i know it y has many converters of FOSS by there .but why is it not incorporated into the windows media player 11 to make it the best player support ever.you must know of software that will do all this .and would work with media player 11. Please if you know an update that would do this please please write me on * address email is removed from the privacy * waiting for your reply thank you

  Hi bbdunford,

  There is nothing of MS that does this, but this codec pack will work just fine: http://download.cnet.com/Media-Player-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10749065.html?tag=mncol

• File error Windows Media Player mp4 "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 got this error message when you try to play an MP4 video. Help please!

  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.

  You can try to download the http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=507 Codec Installation Package

  If this does not work, you may need to get some third party software to convert MP4 video to the longer Windows Media Player video format supported like WMV, AVI in order to solve the problem

• 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 Media Player 11 and Windows 8. Both programs are updated. I can't read this file because something to do with the codec.

  Hello

  The Windows media player 12 comes pre-installed with Windows 8

  1. what version of Windows and Windows media player installed on the computer?

  2. What is the extension of the files you are trying to play?

  3. you play the files on the computer or on CD/DVD?

  If you use Windows Media player 11, please see:

  You receive a codec error message or play audio but video does not play when you play media files in Windows Media Player 11

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  Please answer back with the information required to solve the problem.

• Media Player will not play music files now that he used to play.

  I have Windows Vista and my media player has recently decided that it will not play some music files that it used to play. When I try to read, I got the error message saying that the file type is not supported by the player, or that the file was compressed by using a codec that does not support the player. Why has it started to do this, and what can I do about it? He is not doing it with all the music files, only some of them.

  Hello

  The ASF Format (Advanced Systems) is the preferred Windows Media file format. With Windows Media Player, if the appropriate codecs are installed on your computer, you can play audio content, video content, or both, that is compressed with a wide variety of codecs and that is stored in an .asf file.

  You can check the link below for more information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  See the link below for more information on codecs.
  Codecs: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/codecs-frequently-asked-questions

  See also:

  Play an audio or video file: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/play-an-audio-or-video-file-frequently-asked-questions

• Windows Media Player sees not transferred music files.

  I'm copying music files to an old Dell laptop XP pro on a Dell desktop under vista, but windows media player on the desktop computer is not see music files - but they are there... then how WMedia Player to see the files?

  Thanks for all the ideas!

  Jay

  Hello

  It seems that the Windows Media Player library database is corrupted.

  Follow these steps and check if they help.

  Step 1:

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

  a. Click Start, click Run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then click OK.

  b. 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.

  c. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  Step 2:

  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files. To do this, follow these steps:

  If you are running Windows Vista, click Start, click Run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft and then click OK.

  a. Select the folder Media Player and then click on Delete on the file menu.

  b. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  If the steps above do not help, try to uninstall and then reinstall Windows Media Player and check

  Step 3:

  Uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player first turning the Windows feature then on again.

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

• Windows Media Player will not burn my files!

  Media Player from my window will not burn my files on my blank CD rom. I add what I want in the colum burn and then I click on button (start burning) and try to start burning but 10 seconds later, it ejects my blank CD songs and pop of the screen upward to say that... (Windows media player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver.)   Please help me and understand what to do!    Thank you

  Hey Tashina_Jean,

  Here are a few things to try:

  1. make sure that the disc is clean.

  2. Select a recording speed (write) more slow for the CD burner (recorder).

  3. try a different brand of blank discs.

  4. stop all other programs that are running.

  5 disable any programs that could activate themselves, while burning is in progress, such as screensavers or anti-virus programs.

  6. defragment your hard drive.

  Links: what please refer:

  To reduce the burn speed:

  Change settings for burning a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-burning-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

  For disk defragmentation.

  Improve performance by defragmenting your hard drive

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/improve-performance-by-defragmenting-your-hard-disk

  Also, see if the Update CD/DVD rom driver.

  For driver updates, see:

  Update drivers: recommended links

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-drivers-recommended-links

  Note: Runs the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; don't forget to activate the security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after you have identified the problem.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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