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• Windows media player disappeared on me

  I don't know what happened after race updates windows media player disappeared form start menu al together. Do a search in the system, including hidden files and nothing doesn't appear. If I select music to play it shows up but only when reading the other wise my system is no longer judge the search options. I have a Compaq laptop only about 9 months running win vista home Prem come to install some updates but do not know if maybe one of them has made her or what. I don't want to have to reinstall the system. Cannot afford to keep having to reinstall each game and the program, I had.

  Sorry, I couldn't help. Maybe re - ask your question and someone else might answer with other ideas.

  If you have done all of the above methods and no joy, try this:

  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.

  Hope you find the solution.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• I can not files or playlists of Ebsco library in Windows Media Player to download in my computer or my Sansa Fuse +.

  I can not files or playlists of Ebsco library in Windows Media Player to download in my computer or my Sansa Fuse +.

  Hi Marlene Partridge,

  You can see the following article for more information on add items to the Windows Media Player library:

   

  Add items to the Windows Media Player library

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/add-items-to-the-Windows-Media-Player-library

   

  The Windows Media Player library: frequently asked questions

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

  For more assistance, you can contact ebsco support:

  http://support.EBSCO.com/

  I hope this helps.

• Windows Media Player disappeared?

  The night last WMP worked as expected - today I'm going to open it (music on the "dock" icon - then I tried to start) and nothing happens - t A THING.  I can 'find' when I search workstation (or what passes for it in VISTA) but can't do anything.  Any help would be appreciated.
  Thank you

  Hello

  Try the system restore before that happened.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  ================================

  If necessary:

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Right-click on taskbar - Task Manager - processes and see if WMPlayer.exe is already hidden.
  If the end then on her process.

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  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  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
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  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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  Have you recently added stores or ANY application from Stardock?

  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
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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.

  --------------------------------------------------------------

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Reset your associations:

  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

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Windows Media Player disappears

  Windows Media Player goes away after a few Windows updates are downloaded and installed.  How get it without reverting to a restore point?

  Hello

  Your music is still on the hard drive. You may have to re-create the music library later.

  Use ALL the methods shown above until it is available and functional.

  These should help you (with problems of the library after you get WMP running):

  The Windows Media Player library: recommended links
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Media-Player-library-recommended-links

  Add items to the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/add-items-to-the-Windows-Media-Player-library

  Add or edit media information in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/add-or-edit-media-information-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Create a new library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-new-library

  Remove items from the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/remove-items-from-the-Windows-Media-Player-library

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

  Getting started with Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/getting-started-with-Windows-Media-Player#section_4

  I hope this helps.

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• I downloaded with Firefox; Windows media player plugin decoder and when I go to play dvd, windows media player tell me that my computer doesn't have a decoder installed.

  I downloaded with you windows media player decoder plugin and when I watch a dvd on my computer (I have the dvd) windows media gets up and tells me there is no decoder installed on my computer... I cannot also watch videos on utube, etc in the list of programs in the plug of your is listed as installed.

  Please see this page for a list of decoders that you could use for reading DVD http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-media-player/plug-ins .

  If my answer has solved your problem, please click 'Solved It' next to this response when logged in on the forum.

• Windows media player music disappears reappears does not recognize files

  Can someone help me?  I have a problem with the recognition of music files (MP3, WMA, etc.) in Windows Media Player 12 (version 12.0.7601.17514).  I'm on Windows 7, 64-bit, on my computer tower to my main hard drive. I store my media (mainly), MS Office, PDF, and other various files on disc 2 of the secondary, internal size TB.  I have an external USB hard drive enclosure I can insert my player with internal 2 TB.  This allows me to take my multimedia files with me on vacation at home.  I can use this external box to read the media on other people's computers files, when I go on vacation.  When I put the internal drive in the external case in media players, the files appear, but do not work.  Their Player Windows Media displays a red "X" next to a lot of music album files and, when these red "Xs" appear, they appear in a cluster through the album of music together.  On my home computer, these Reds 'Xs' do not appear!  Another thing, some of the albums mysteriously disappear and reappear weeks later.  However, some of the files, when I play, his corrupt and static as in some places.  Sometimes the music files will play at Midway until it cuts and a red 'X' appears.  What happens here?

  Hello

  You can try the following steps and check:

  We will try to run the Windows media player and settings library tool and check if it helps.

  Step 1:

  Resolution of the problems of the open Windows Media Player library:

  If your computer has problems to play video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter to fix the problem. This utility checks the configuration settings and network for Windows Media Player to ensure that you can play the content you downloaded and saved on your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet.

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

  Step 2:

  Resolution of the problems of the open Windows Media Player settings:

  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.

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

  Please post with the State of the question.

• Windows Media Player 11 won't start.

  I use Windows XP 32 bits in a corperate environment, each system is affected whether Dell or HP. I get the error "using Windows Media Player, log off from Windows, log back in and then start Windows Media Player.

  Now the first thing I need to talk is uninstall WMP11 and reinstallation DOES NOT WORK DO. I uninstalled and reinstalled in every imaginable way, even using the 3rd party program to uninstall the registry files and clean up the remnants of the C drive.

  After the relocation, the program works very well, BUT after 1 restart then amounts to giving this error. It seems no disernable it model.

  I am now at a loss to know what to do and the policy of the company that I work for prohibits the installation of all except program media WMP11 (this includes the VLC multimedia player), any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  Donnie

  Hi Donnie,

  Since you are using Windows XP in a corporate environment, the question you posted would be better suited for COMPUTING public Pro on TechNet. I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums to get help:

  Windows XP TechNet forums

  Hope the helps of information.

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• My windows media player will not play a cd

  When I put it in an audio cd not turn off the see,

  Hello

  1. is this problem limited to Windows Media Player?
  2. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer?
  3. What is the file type or extension of the content in the CD?

  Method 1.
  Check if you can see the contents of the CD in windows Explorer. Right click on the CD drive, and then click Open. Try to use another CD and check.

  Method 2.
  In the meantime, try the steps in the articles below and check.
  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  I hope this helps.

• After you download an attachment, why my Windows Media Player takes so long to turn on and play?

  After you download a video attachment to my e-mail, my Windows Media Player takes forever to come out and play the Video.Why is as follows. Is there something I can do to get faster?

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you try to open windows media player?
  2. do you get an error message?

  I suggest you try the steps mentioned below and check.

  Method 1: Try to put your computer in a clean boot state, and then try to install the update.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Method 2: If the problem is not resolved, you can try to start the Fixit mentioned below and check.

  Solve the problems of Windows Media Player video and other media or library
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic

  Method 3: If the problem persists you can try to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player.

  Step 1: Uninstall Windows Media Player:
  (a) go to Start and in the type of research 'Turn Windows features turn on or off'.
  (b) click on 'Windows turn features on or off".
  (c) find the multimedia features and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  (d) to restart the computer.

  Step 2: Reinstall Windows Media Player:

  (a) go to Start and in the type of research 'Turn Windows features turn on or off'.
  (b) click on 'Windows turn features on or off".
  (c) access to media features and check check before Windows Media Player.
  (d) to restart the computer.

  Please visit the below mentioned link for more information:

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

  Hope this information is useful.

• Windows Media Player is missing in Set Program Access and Computer Defaults

  I recently discovered that when I wanted to install a default media player, Windows Media Player was absent from "Default programs". When I ran a search on this problem, I had the suggestion that I enable access to Windows Media Player with "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults." However, when I tried this, I found that Windows Media Player was also absent from "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults"! Now, what I want to know is, how to restore Windows Media Player in the list of Set Program Access and Computer Defaults?

  Here's a hint: I do not have full access to Windows Media Player via the start menu.

  Brandon Taylor

  Brandon Taylor

  Hello, Brandon Taylor,.

  We will try to reset the Windows Media Player by using the following steps:

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  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.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  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.

  Now, go to default programs, Windows Media Player is displayed now?

  If please reply back and let us know if this can help, or if you still need help.

  Sincerely,.

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Player stops playing and will not rip

  All of a sudden my windows closed media player just works fine. He'll read that cd is inserted and it will start playing the first song, but after 1 minute and 3 seconds it stops playing and gives me an error of the cd (no cd) is damaged or dirty (BUT I tried two new CD). Also, when I try to rip CDs, it won't work. It tries and then gives errors. I recently got a new driver, and it worked perfectly. I had trouble with my hard drive and had to replace me. This is the first time I tried to use Windows media player to play a cd, since the hard drive replaced and have had these problems. Please please help. I don't know what to do. I works on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium. My computer is up to date on all updates and I'm stumped. Thanks for any help you can provide!

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  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.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  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 to use the Troubleshoot utility to see if that 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 Windows Media Player settings

• Failed to start Windows Media Player error: not a program Windows 32 posts

  Why my media player say that is not a win32 program valid?

  I can't open my windows media player. He continues to tell me that this is not a valid win 32 program. How can I solve my problem?

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  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.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  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 to use the Troubleshoot utility to see if that 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.

  Let us know if that helps.

  Marilyn

• Unable to download Windows Media Player 12

  Original title: FIND and LOAD BUTTONS

  TRY TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION OF MEDIA PLAYER. I GET TO CHECK CLICK ON THE BUTTON AND GET NO FREQUENCY, SO I CAN'T PROCEED WITH THE DOWNLOAD. WHAT I AM DOING WRONG?

  Hello TARGETRICK,

  If you want to enable Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Step 1.
  Install Windows Media Player:
  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 check the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer
   
  Step 2 (If necessary)
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  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.

  Please visit the following sites for more information on Windows Media Player.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/Windows-Media-Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-Media-Player-12

  Please answer if you still have questions about Windows Media Player.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• How to uninstall and re-install Windows Media Player 12?

  Help!

  I had a windows 7 Packard Bell Pc load pretty much since when Windows 7 is released.

  Media Player was always full of problems (mainly loading websites Web and any old logo in the directory of the image).

  Now, he won't play same videos web based and said media player is not installed correctly and must be reinstalled - sends you to the MS site but not to download.

  I pay for BT HE advise and they had no way to remove and reinstall Media player 12.

  I tried to download Media player 11 but it happens like no download for this operating system!

  As I said... help!

  Concerning

  Chris

  Hello Dollar1973,

  To develop on the post of Andrew, I would uninstall, and then reinstall Windows Media Player.

  Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Media Player:
  Step 1.
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  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.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  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 troubleshooter of settings of Windows Media Player by clicking the theStart button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, typetroubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Click all, and then click the Windows Media Player settings.

  I hope this helps.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think