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• After removing a virus from my computer, I can't access any of my programs like Windows Media Player. Pop - up says choose program to open the file type.

  After removing a virus from my computer last year, I struggle to access most programs such as media player and other things.  When I try to open something, I get a popup asking me to choose the program I want to use to open this file. For some programs, this file is actually listed.  But for the most part, they did not.  For example, Nero express is what I use to copy CDs or DVDs.  I have to go into a safe mode to use it as well as using programs to run virus checks.  I was told that the virus had somehow corrupted or affected my file extensions.  I almost had cheated using powerful PC Max but did some research beforehand.  Any suggestions?

  original title: File Extension problems

  If you need to go to Safe Mode in order to use certain applications (for example, Nero Express), particularly antivirus scans, you most likely have not successfully removed all malware from your computer.

  How did you remove the virus from your computer last year?

  You then install an antivirus application?  Which one?  Are you still using it?  What's his current subscription? Its subscription has already been authorized expiration?

  What version of Windows, including service pack, do you use?

  What other anti-malware software do you currently use?

  Have you analysed recently with the following free tools?  Otherwise, download, install, update and run scans (not simultaneously) with each of them:
  MalwareBytes AntiMalware
  SUPERAntiSpyware
  Like many also restore file associations.

  • Right-click on a file and select open with > choose program.
  • Look in the lists of programs (split in 'Recommend programs' and 'Other programs')
  • If you can't find the application you want to use to open this type of file, click on the button "Browse".
  • The "Program Files" folder should open (if it isn't, go to C:\Program Files
  • Find the program you want to use.  If you are looking in C:\Program Files\------, you determine which file is the actual program.  You should be able to tell from the icon.  If not, see note below)
  • Select the program (the exe file or the name of the program in one of these lists) and check the box "always use the program selected to open this type of file"
  • Click OK
  • Repeat the above for each type of different file according to the needs

  Note: If you need to determine the EXE file for an application, just right-click on the shortcut you use to start the program, and then select Properties.  Click on the tab "shortcut".  The 'Target' box contains the path name to go to the executable (EXE file) for the program.   For example, the executable file for Firefox is "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"

  There are a few exceptions, including but not limited to Microsoft applications, which use a more obscure reference to the target.  Word, for example, indicates the 'target' as a 'Microsoft Office' gray of no matter the version.  The real exe for Word is 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICEnn\WinWord.exe' where the nn refers to the version of Word that you have (Word XP/2002 is 10, Word 2003 is 11, Word 2007 is 12, Word 2010 is 14).

  If you need assistance with a shortcut that does not directly show the name of path, ask.

• Windows Media took control of all my programs Ican can't open a program EmailXtender without media player displays the error message, how can I solve this

  I stupidly d/load a game when I open rar file it was running ok when I left the game I couldn't open any file, apparently, I have to put the media player as a host for all my programs. be grateful for the help to correct. I can't restore the system as he want to open via media player.

  PS I am a novice

  If I understand your problem here is what I would try.

  1. open the control panel.

  2. click on and open default programs.

  3. find the file extension judging by your message is a .rar file types list and click to highlight.

  4. click on change program.

  5 Select the program you want to open the file. If its not listed, you may need to search for it. Make sure that the box always use the file selected is checked and click OK.

  I hope this helps.

• I can't open windows media player

  When I try and open windows media player I get the message - Windows cannot open this program because it was prevented by restrictionpolicy software. For more information, contact your system administrator - can anyone help?
  Thanks in advance

  Hi jimbosum888,

  I never had any problems with Windows Media Player, but it seems that an antivirus program or a firewall is blocking Windows Media Player.

  If you have installed AntiVirus or an additional firewall, just disable and try to start the media player again.

• Every thing opens windows media player

  I don't know what I did. I was down loading a disc photos. Don't know what I clicked but now all my desktop icons are all of the windows media player icon and when I go to system restore and you click on it it opens windows media player also.   help.........................

  Hello

  See if you can run the Windows System Restore as follows.

  Shut down the PC.  Tap away at f8 that you start the PC to enter the Windows Recovery Console.  Use the arrow keys to select Safe mode and press ENTER.  When it is loaded, click on the Menu start, open the all programs, open accessories, right-click on command prompt and select "run as Administrator".  Type in the following command and press ENTER.

  Rstrui.exe

  I hope that this will launch the system restore.  Choose a restore point at least 24 hours before the file association problem and then restore.  When you are finished, Windows will restart normally.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• For some reason any all the items on the left side of the start menu open to media player, I have tried earlier to get videos to play. And it doesn't let me do system restore

  Each item in the left pane displays a video icon and therefore tries to open the media player, also I am not able to do the system restore

  Well, the video files will open naturally in Windows Media Player.

  You might want to try to reset your default programs:

  Default Forums of Windows 7 Associations - restore - file Type

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  Also:

  Click Start
  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
  Click on "Run as Administrator"
  At the command prompt, type: sfc/scannow

  This will check for any breach of integrity

  Restart your system

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  Check your hard drive for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

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  You can also have a virus. There are some that will hide your files/folders so that you don't normally see them. I strongly suggest to run a scan on your computer with your antivirus/antimalware software. If you need to, you can also use the Microsoft Safety Scanner, it's free:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Also, if your files are hidden, check out the following article on how to display the:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-hidden-files

• How to open windows media player?

  How to open windows media player?  I don't know where to look or how to find it.

  How to open windows media player?  I don't know where to look or how to find it.

  2 ways:

  1. start > in the search box, type windows media player > press the Enter key.

  2. start > coulm left, click on all programs > scroll to find Windows Media Player.

• Not able to open Windows Media Player

  Windows media player

  Hi, I am unable to open windows media player. I tried to download again, but it will not install I have a more recent version of windows media player 11. I am trying to connect my computer to my PS3 and need to share my files].

  Help please

  Hello jintyinoz,

  The relay please if you receive an error message when you try to open Windows Media Player. In addition, please check if the same problem occurs with a different user account.

  You also try to perform a clean boot to verify if a background program may interfere. To do this, please see the link below:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Please let us know if this solves the problem for you.

  Thank you

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

• my computer dell laptop will not play a dvd or cd... when I open windows media player, nothing happens

  When I put a cd or dvd in my computer dell laptop with windows 7... nothing happens... and when I open windows media player does nothing... no error message... nothing appears on the screen... It is as if the program does not exist yet... when I try the resolution of problems and he doesn't find anything wrong... can someone help me

  When I put a cd or dvd in my computer dell laptop with windows 7... nothing happens... and when I open windows media player does nothing... no error message... nothing appears on the screen... It is as if the program does not exist yet... when I try the resolution of problems and he doesn't find anything wrong... can someone help me

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  If you insert the DVD in your DVD drive and go to...
  Start / computer... and on the left, click on the drive letter
  the DVD player is in... He launched the DVD?

  Maybe your AutoPlay settings must be changed:

  Windows 7 - change settings for importing pictures and videos
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-importing-pictures-and-videos

  Windows 7: AutoPlay: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/AutoPlay-frequently-asked-questions

  Windows 7: Troubleshoot AutoPlay
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Troubleshoot-AutoPlay-problems

  How to set up the automatic run settings in Windows 7
  http://www.techtalkz.com/Windows-7/516004-how-configure-AutoPlay-settings-Windows-7-a.html

  Still without success:

  Take a look at the following article:

  (982116) your CD or DVD drive is missing
  or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116
  (Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7)

• Cannot open windows media player on windows 7

  Original title: windows media player

  Nothing happens when I click on media player icon

  Hello
   
  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  2. you receive an error message/code?
  3. are you referring to the Windows Media Player on the desktop shortcut icon?
   
  I suggest you follow the methods below:
   
  Method 1
  Try opening Windows Media Player of the location of the installation folder.
   

  (a) click Start , and then click computer.

  (b) click the C drive etselectionnez program files.

  (c) open the Windows Media Player folder and try to open the drive.

   
   
  Method 2
  Open Windows Media player troubleshooting setting and check if the problem persists. Follow the steps in the link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter
   
  
  Method 3
  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: Follow step 7 to reset the computer to start as usual after the boot process.
   
  Let us know the status of the issue.

• Media Player. I have a few movies on memory stick, but when I open the media player it only plays the sound track without video. Can help you!

  Media Player. I have a few movies on memory stick, but when I open the media player it only plays the sound track without video. Can help you!

  Hi Jim,.

  1. What is the operating system installed on your computer?

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

  3. it worked earlier?

  I suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps.

  Installation of the Codec and check if it helps.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions for Windows 7

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions for Windows Vista

  Warning: 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.

• photos which won't open in media player.

  A large number of photos does not open in Media Player. Instead of my original image they are depicted with a Mountain & Lake scene. Trying to open an any of them a message, Media Player States had problems to read this file? Someone at - he lost any idea why this has happened & is the original images? It also appears that I'm unable to delete these files?

  Thanks for any help.

  Hi ' David, thanks for your support.

  Your 1st letter of instruction... would you still please forgive my ignorance. I have no reference to the Windows Photo Viewer on my computer. Some blocked images may have been deleted as just to get rid of bad pictures, but most are those to keep.

  Following the advice...

  1. in the opening of Media Player, right-click on the image, choose the location of the opened file. Result = nothing happens, no message at all.

  2. I followed the link from Microsoft windows to find where the blocked images. Followed all the recommendations of various research & got negative results.

  3. I tried the same search on Windows live photo gallery & the result was instant & blocked all of them are open, also even in Adobe photo shop.

  I have not tried to go further at this stage.

  Thank you, best regards. Tony T.

• When I try to open Windows media player, is to show that the file wmploc.dll has version no11.0.6002.18111 where11.0.6002.18311 was expected. Help, please

  When I try to open Windows media player it shows that the wmploc.dii file has version no11.0.6002.18111 where 11.0.6002.18311 was expected.  and he prmpting to download from the msn help site.please.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community and we give the opportunity to help you.

  This happens usually when the version of wmp.dll is at odds with what is defined in the Windows registry.

  You can follow the steps in the article mentioned below and check if it works.

   

  After the WMP update you an error of wmploc.dll on version number incorrect

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/961047

  Hope this information is useful. If you need further assistance, please answer and we will be happy to help you.

• I just installed Windows 7 64-bit. Whenever I try to open Windows Media Player crashes when opening in Windows 7.

  Just install Windows 64 bit.  New installation.  Whenever I try to open Windows Media Player or Media Center, I get a message that says that "Windows Media Player has stopped working.  Windows can check online for a solution to the problem.

  Problem event name: APPCRASH
  Application name: wmplayer.exe
  Application version: 12.0.7600.16667
  Application timestamp: 4c7dc5a1
  Fault Module name: KERNELBASE.dll
  Fault Module Version: 6.1.7600.16385
  Timestamp of Module error: 4a5bdbdf
  Exception code: c06d007e
  Exception offset: 0000b 727
  OS version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 1033
  Additional information 1: 0a9e
  More information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional information 3: 0a9e
  Additional information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

  I clicked on "check online for a solution", but nothing came.

  I tried to install an earlier version, but was not allowed to do.

  How can I solve this problem.

  Hi Nick91606,

  KERNELBASE.dll is a file system of the operating system.

  Method 1

  I suggest that you save the file on your computer and check if Windows media player works.

  (a) click the Start button.

  (b) in the search box, type command prompt.

  (c) in the list of results, right-click guest, and then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  (d) in the type command regsvr32 kernelbase.dll line press ENTER.

  (e) close the command prompt

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails then I suggest that scan you SFC on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

  The analysis may take some time, so be patient. Windows allows to fix corrupt or missing files it finds. If the information of the installation CD is required to fix the problem, you may be asked to insert your Windows Vista installation CD.

  For more information please visit the link below.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Unable to open Windows media player error Server execution failed

  Original title: my windows media player does not open

  I have windows 7 and recently everytime I open my Media Player, that it opens at all and if I select a file to play with media player, it says "Server execution failed" and it never occurred before. Help, please! I'm dying without my music

  Hello

  ·         You will remember to do recent changes on the computer before this problem?

  ·         What happens when try to open Windows media player?

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below:

  Method 1:

  Open Windows media player troubleshooting setting and check if the problem continues, follow them steps described in the following link:

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

  Method 2:

  If the previous step fails execution of corner store to library Windows media player and check if the problem persists, follow the steps described in the following link:

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

  Method 3:

  If the previous step fails, run the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files follow the steps in the following article below to run the System File Checker:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  You can alsoUN fix from the following link and check if the problem persists:

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

  Method 4:

  If the previous step fails to follow these step and check if the problem persists:

  a. Click Start and in the search bar type cmd.exe

  b. right-click on cmd.exe and click Run as administrator

  (c) in the command prompt, type the following command:

  net localgroup "Administrators'"NT Authority\Local Service"/ Add

  d. press on enter, and then restart the computer and check if the problem persists.