Read subtitles in Windows Media Player

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  Hi RosemaryHanna,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!

  I understand that you are unable to read the DVD. I will try to help you with this question.

  (1) did you make any changes before the show?

  (2) the video works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?

  Method 1: Solve the video issues in Windows Media Player and other media or library

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/?WA=wsignin1.0

  Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below

  Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331

  Note: The use of 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.

  Let us know the status of the issue. I will be happy to provide you with the additional options that you can use to get the problem resolved.

• No reading DVD with Windows Media Player

  WMA crashed

  I used to use Nero on my old computer. I built a new computer and bought Vista and liked the use of Nero I installed it on Vista. During the installation it windows warned me that there is perhaps a conflict if I installed it. I went a head with him and of course, there was and nero would not work. I tried to uninstall it and was able to complete the removal of the program, because it has a conflict and stops. At this stage the WMP always worked very well. Recently, I installed a DIVX player... not by choice... I wasn't thjought I DL update or something, not a media player and pay any attention to any. So I removed the player and now I can't watch a DVD in my media player more. He tells me that windows media player has stopped working. I send the reports to help set and have nothing in return as in to solve the problem

  What are my options? Thank you!

  Hello casey_,

  Thank you for your response.

  In addition to the Bindu response, you can also try to perform a restore of the system to an earlier point before the installation of the program, and then check the issue. For more information about the use of system restore, please see the link below: System Restore

  If the problem persists, please relay the error message received when you try to play a DVD with Windows Media Player, and if the problem occurs when you try to play the DVD or single.

  You can also run the following diagnostic tool to diagnose and repair problems with your CD or DVD drive trying to read or burn media.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  Thank you

  Mary
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• How to activate and play subtitles in Windows Media Player 12 and Media Center?

  Normally, I download any movie .avi or .mp4 and the respective .srt subtitle file, place them in the same folder, make sure that they have exactly the same name (with the exception of the exxtension, of course) and then have no problems to play the movie with subtitles in other media players. But in WMP 12 (after following the exact same steps) do not play subtitles. I tried the basic checks such as "Enable subtitles/captions when available" and it doesn´t work.

  You have any ideas on how to solve this problem?

  Hello

  Windows Media Player does not support. SRT file format. However, you can download the codecs third sites approved to play the. SRT in Windows Media Player files.

  Visit the links below for assistance.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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

  Note:

  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.

• shown the Arabic subtitles in windows media player in windows 7

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  If someone sees this problem and can help. It will be really cool.

  HI Maria,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site.

  To view Arabic subtitles, you will need to download additional codecs on the third party site and let us know if it works. See the link below.

  http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DirectVobSub.htm

  Important note: This response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

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• Error reading of disks: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file

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  Im having a prob. with my media player from vista, everthing was working fine until about 15/04/2010. then all I get when I put a disc that worked before the time this message (Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web.)

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  Hello SUNCITYDAVIS,

  ·         Remember to make changes to the computer (hardware or software) before having this problem?

  ·         Do you get this error during playback of all media files or any size of file in particular?

  ·         This happens when you play multimedia files stored on your computer as well?

  The error indicates that there could be some missing codecs for the file format, you are trying to play with Media Player.

  You can see the article that will give you information about the codecs:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/FAQ/codec.mspx

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• How to read subtitles in Windows Media Center?

  Hello! I bought a CD of movie and downloaded subtitles ".srt" for this movie. These subtitles ".srt" run in VLC media player by keeping just the video and the '.srt' in the same folder and two identical file names. But when I play the movie in Windows Media Center, the subtitles do not appear. How do I make them work?

  Hey Mary!
  I'm sorry but I don't have the subtitles that are already there in the DVD. As I said, there are no subtitles in the DVD. There was just a .avi file. In VLC Media Player (that I currently use as my primary movie player), simply paste. SRT file in the same folder and check the file of the same name. VLC media player automatically detects and manages the subtitles with video. This technique works for all video formats that work with VLC Media player, includin, .mp4, .m4v, .mkv, .wmv, .avi, etc..

  Is that we can run these subtitles .srt (sometimes .sub) with Windows Media Center?

  You can, but you must tell the codec to load the subtitles.  I am assuming that you are using ffdshow, in video settings, there is a setting to enable and disable the subtitles, it is a function of the video decoder not the player, VLC comes just at a time.

• Power management & reading dvd with windows media player.

  I want to stop my the power management of The off my screen while watching a movie w/player. Windows 7 Premium 64. I have my display at 5 min. power management. I don't want to have to adjust my power management, whenever I have a movie. How can I do Media Player on ride my power management settings?  Kevin

  Hi Polaristool,

  You can not edit and add multimedia player for the power settings do not to turn off the screen while playing and watch the movie.

  You must define tour screen and put the computer to sleep forever or extend the time of action for these parameters in power option.

  Access the links below and follow the steps to change the settings of your computer's power options.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-create-or-delete-a-power-plan-scheme

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

  http://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms700612 (vs.85) .aspx

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• Failed to read tracks in windows media player.

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  FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN I SELECT MOST OF THE TRACKS ON MY MEDIA PLAYER 11 A SYMBLE RED WATCH UNABLE TO PLAY STATNG REINSTALL PLAYER HAVE TRIED THIS WORK HAVE TRIED SGNING AS ADMINISTRATOR TO ROLL AT 10 BUT I'M NOT ALLOWED TO DO, IT IS THERE ANYTHINGI CAN DO RATHER THAN DELETING THE TITLES AND REINTRODUCE THEM.

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  2 cannot play files lack the rights to use how to rectify?

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  earlier, when im watching the video it still ok, but now the sub has disappear so how do reappaer or any solution?

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• How to activate subtitles in windows media center?

  Please tell me the way to activate subtitles in windows media center and windows MediaPlayer! Thank you!

  Hello

  Follow the links below.

  Show captions or subtitles in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-captions-or-subtitles-in-Windows-Media-Player

  For Windows Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Show-closed-captions-or-subtitles-in-Windows-Media-Center

  Show captions or subtitles in Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-closed-captions-or-subtitles-in-Windows-Media-Center

  For Windows Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Show-captions-or-subtitles-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Incase if it is Windows XP: then let us know the version of Windows Media Player and the edition of Windows XP is installed.

• Error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player can not support the Codec that was used to compress the file, MP3 downloads will not play

  Original title: MP3 downloads don't play no not on WMP

  My Windows Media Player recently stopped playing downloads from Amazon. I've never had this problem before. I installed VLC Player, has not worked... off the WMP in the Windows app, restarted, turned on the back and restarted... did not help. I get the message "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player may not support the Codec used to compress the file. This is for multiple downloads, so I don't think they would be all corrupted files.

  Hello
   
  Have you done any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
   
  You mentioned that the files do not play on a third-party player as well. I suggest you to check if the files are corrupt.
   
  Method 1:

  How to Download Codecs automatically in Windows Media for Windows XP player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291818
   
  Method 2:

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

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

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  In addition, run the fixit from the link:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/
   
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• 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.

• Windows Media Player - looks like Mickey Mouse

  Hello

  When I play the CD on my computer, looks like Mickey Mouse, the speed is normal?

  When I burn on a music CD and play on my MP3 player the sound is correct?

  Any help much appreciated.

  Kind regards

  Sue Gaffney

  Hi Sue Gaffney.

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

  ·         What version of Windows Media Player do you use?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: I suggest you install the chipset drivers / sound drivers for the device from the manufacturer's Web site and check the results.

  Consult the mentioned update of drivers below link:

  How to manage devices in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283658

  You can also view the article mentioned for more information below:

  No sound in Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

  Method 2: Try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  a. click Start and click run, then type cmd in the box start the search.

  b. right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click run as administrator.

  c. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue

  d. at the command prompt, the following line and press ENTER:

  sfc/scannow

  For more information, see the article:

   

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

   

  File system (CFS) Checker

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true

  You can also check:

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

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

  Let us know if it helps.