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• I can't open attachments to email... He keeps trying to open it in Windows Media... What is missing here?

  I can't open attachments to email... He keeps trying to open it in Windows Media... What is missing here?

  Save the attachment to disk.  Then right-click on it and choose open with (or go to properties |) Change) and then designate the good program with which to open the attached file.

  Steve

• All of my files have been converted to open it with Windows Media Player. How can I change this back to normal?

  Hello.

  I don't know what I clicked at all initially, but now, most of my programs have been converted to open it with Windows Media Player, so that they cannot work.

  Even when I click on the system restore (to undo changes I've done previously), Windows Media Player opens and there will be a window that says that you can not read this .exe file.

  I'm stuck and I don't know how else to solve this problem. Help, please!

  Hello.

  I don't know what I clicked at all initially, but now, most of my programs have been converted to open it with Windows Media Player, so that they cannot work.

  Even when I click on the system restore (to undo changes I've done previously), Windows Media Player opens and there will be a window that says that you can not read this .exe file.

  I'm stuck and I don't know how else to solve this problem. Help, please!

  Use this tutorial:
  Restore the .exe file aasociation...
  Read first, then scroll down to the spare part and click on exefix_cu.reg
  Excerpt:
  Difficulty of recording
  To resolve this problem, you must delete the UserChoice key above using a script or REG file. Downloadexefix_cu.reg attached at the end of this article and save it on the desktop. Right click on the REG file and choose merge.

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html
  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• When you try to open other programs Windows Media Player opens instead

  Original title:

  Program Glitch

  Almost all programs on my laptop are glitching out and whenever I try to open them, they open Windows Media Player instead, please help, its really annoying and a pain.

  Hello

  This should help you.

  'Restore. Association of exe in Windows 7/Vista after incorrectly associating it with another program"

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/restore-exe-file-Asso-Windows-7-Vista-incorrectly-associated/

  "When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program.

  Run the Mr.Fixit here or you can use the manual method it y to correct yourself

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505/en-us

  And also, read information please.

  'Change the programs that Windows uses by default'

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  See you soon.

• I couldn't find 'Open URL' on Windows Media Player.

  Microsoft Community, good day,

  I couldn't find 'Open URL' on Windows Media Player, if I can get the direction where it is.
   
  In anticipation of your support.
  Respectfully,.
  Filip CIKLEVSKI

  On mine, "Open URL" is in the file menu.

  If you don't see the file menu, then:

  and tick "Show menu bar". Then you should see the menu of old style etc.

  Click on and the options are , etc.

  You can also if you don't want older menus showing:

  1 open WMP, press the then the key and the menu should appear.

  or

  2 simply type together (i.e. Control AND u touches at the same time)

• There is no sound in my computer and I also get the error "Windows media player has encountered a problem while playing the file" while trying to play audio in Windows Media Player.

  Original title: what is a possible cause for any audio?

  Whenever I try to play any type of audio file I get the error message "Windows media player has encountered a problem while playing the file." All of my audio is disabled, no notification sound, no in his game. All audio drivers are up to date and when I try to diagnose the problem, he told me that there is no problems found. It also gives me this error message when you try to play video files or listen to internet radio on the media player.

  Hello

  If I understand correctly, you are facing problem with playback of the audio files in Windows Media Player. I would like to know more information on the issue, so that we can help you better.

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  2. is it works much earlier?

  Let us try the following methods and check if it works for you.

  Method 1:

  Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2:

  Try to re - register the files associated with Windows Media Player.

  a. Click Start, type 'regsvr32 wmp.dll"without the quotes into the search option and press ENTER.

  b. restart your computer later.

  Also see the following Microsoft to issue his No. article.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-fixing-common-sound-problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/no-sound-help#no-sound=Windows-7&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Please reply with the status of the issue, so that we can better help you.

• Try to download a manual, but it keeps opening in my Windows Media Player

  Original title: all lost

  Im trying to download a manual, but it keeps open my windows media player as I play music help

  Is - this manual is a PDF file? Do you have a PDF Reader installed?  If it isn't...

  Foxit Reader
  http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

  If you...

  Right-click on the file.
  Select: Open with on the shortcut menu.
  Click: Choose [default] program.
  Letter: Your PDF reader.
  Check: Always use the selected program to open this type of file.
  Click OK.

• I can be more open with my Windows Media Player video

  When I go to my msn, or shaw email.when, I'll open a video someone sent me I get the message: Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.

  He started last week, as then I was able to open it?

  Hello

  1. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer?
  2. have you made changes on the computer recently?
  3. What is the file format of the video file?
  4. is this a video online that you are trying to play?

  Method 1.
  Try the steps listed for Windows XP in the article below and check.
  You cannot view, add, or remove items from the Windows Media Player library
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925718

  Method 2.
  Refer to the procedure described in the article below and check.
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317

  I hope this helps.

• Error when trying to play multimedia file: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when reading this file.

  Windows media player

  I get the message "windows media player has encountered a problem when reading this file", and in the media player screen, he says 'changing media '.  What does all this mean?

  Hello

  1. when the question is is produced?
  2. don't you make changes to your machine before the problem?
  3. What is the format of the file you are trying to play?
  4. you play a file from a CD or DVD, or from the hard drive?

  I suggest that you follow the steps mentioned below and check to see if they help.

  Step 1:

  Open the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player settings and check if the problem persists.

  Step 2:

  Check if the file you are trying to play requires no codecs.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

  Step 3:

  Uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player:

  A.
  a go to start and in the search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.
  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  c. find multimedia and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  d. restart the computer
   
  B.
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:

  a. go to start and in the search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.
  b click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  c. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  d. restart the computer.

• all of my files have been converted to open it in windows media player, how can I change this back?

  all my files open in windows media player and I can not open anything

  Hello

  -Did you change your computer, after which the question began?

  I would recommend that you follow these steps and check to see if they help.

  Step 1:

  Change the program that is associated with the extensions of file name recognized so that Windows XP opens all files with this extension in the new partner program.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  Step 2:

  Perform the System Restore to the point that your computer was working normally.

• When I receive e-mails with an attachment can not open, it says: Windows media player cannot access the file, Please HELP

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• I am trying to download music from windows media player, but when I put my disc in his don't say no disc

  Windows media player

  Hello

  Have you tried to close all programs and then insert the disc?

  Please make all below even if you have done some before as it is often the set of operations which solves
  the question.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double-click on the device - driver tab - click
  Update the drivers (this will probably do nothing) - then RIGHT click the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT
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  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a loose cable or
  slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Attachments to emails sometimes open in Windows Media Player when the text is in MW.

  Sometimes, when I try to open an attachment, Windows Media Player tries to take charge and cannot open the attachment in Microsoft Word! What is a security setting? At soon Moff3

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  Create a file association.

  1. download and save the attachment to the office.
  2. right click on the saved file.
  3. Select: Open with on the shortcut menu.
  4. click on: choose [default] program.
  5. Select: Word or Word Viewer. (Depending on what you are using).
  6. check: always use the selected program to open this type of file.
  7. click on OK.

  Microsoft Office Word Forum
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/OfficeWord

  Bruce Hagen ~ MS - MVP [Mail]

• Get only audio in Windows Media Player 11, when opening an AVI video clip

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  The following free utility to identify the codec you
  to read the file.

  Download GSpot
  http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm
  (left-click the text: "Download GSpot")
  (on the next screen...
  left click: 'Download [GSpot 2.70]')

  You don't have to install it... just unzip the file and
  GSpot.exe left click to launch.

  GSpot Codec identifier
  http://www.headbands.com/GSpot/download.html

  GSpot Super quick start
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  Or you can download and install the freeware VLC
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  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
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  VLC Media Player
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• When I open windows media player I get the message, in the details pane, "the requested page could not be found or no longer exists.

  I tried the restore to an earlier date, but it does not work.

  How to bring back the details pane?

  Hey Brown,

  You have made any changes to your computer recently?

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

  Method 1: Run the Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

  Method 2: Disable and enable Windows Media Player in multimedia features, then check if it helps.

  Follow the steps below, then check if it helps.

  (a) go to Start.

  (b) type Windows turn on or off features in the Search box and Open it.

  (c) uncheck Windows Media Player under Media features , and then click OK.

  (d) restart your computer.

  (e) open Windows features turn on or off.

  (f) allow to Windows Media Player in multimedia features , and then click OK.

  (g) restart your computer.

  Turn on or off Windows features