stop windows media player, hogging resources so on my network, it happened gradually 25% and more cpu whenever I turn on my computer

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  In some cases, there may be multiple instances of
  WMP running.

  Try to open the Task Manager and look for the instances
  from: wmplayer.exe and complete the process on each of them.

  Also... Take a look at the following article:

  (925704) when you try to use Windows
  Media Player 11, the program does not work
  Start or some user interface elements are empty
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704
  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• Error when you try to play audio files: Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer where the file is stored

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  Hello

  This error may occur for one of the following reasons:
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  You are not allowed to access the location where the file is stored.

  Follow these steps to grant all permissions in the folder where the files are stored:
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  2. in the Properties window, click on Security tab.
  3. now, click Edit , and then click Add.
  4. now, type everyone in the box and click OK.
  5. check the full control box.
  6. click on apply and then click OK.

  You can also try the mentioned below as follows:

  1. click on start.
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  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Error message: "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. »

  Original title: problems of residential group after system recovery

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  Hello

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  Method 1:

  Open the homegroup troubleshooting utility:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-HomeGroup-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-cant-I-access-my-HomeGroup

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

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