Unable to delete files in Windows Media Player 11

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• How to restore deleted files from Windows Media Player

  Hi, I decided to use Windows Media Player as a software for my Samsung s3 mp3 player.

  He acknowledged the mp3 player, so I've seen a few pictures, the mp3 player has (thanks to Windows Media Player), but I accidentally deleted.

  Now they are gone, and I can not find them...

  How can we get them?

  Hello Compdumb,

  Thank you for visiting the website of Microsoft Windows Vista Community.

  Regarding your question, I found an article that should answer your question.

  How to restore deleted files from Windows Media Player

  Let us know if these steps solve your problem.  I hope the information is useful.

  Kind regards

  Anthony
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Cannot delete file in windows Media Player

  I can delete video files from Windows Media Player. I think that I deleted them before somehow but standard photos (balloon, balloons) always appear in video library for all deleted files and try right-click and delete is not remove them from the library. There is no error message when you try to remove them and when you try to play them you get Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. I don't want to play the file I want to just delete it.

  You probably need to reset the library to get rid of the files in the library. Note firstly reset the library will make you lose all play counts and ratings too. Then, follow these steps:

  -Restart the PC.
  -Click Start, type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER. In Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service . If its status is started , double-click the service, and then click stop .
  -Click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft in the search field and press ENTER. This folder opens in Windows Explorer.
  -In this folder, rename the folder Media Player as Old Media Player . If you do not see the folder, then it is probably hidden. Set Explorer to view the hidden files and folders and show protected system files.
  -Launch WMP, your library will have been reset and will be rebuilt.

  Tim Baets
  http://www.BM-productions.TK

• Cannot delete files from Windows Media Player library.

  Original title: deleting files problem

  I deleted a large number of music of my WMP library & computer files, but they are still listed in WMP. I can't play any of them as they were deleted, and I get a message telling me so when I try! Why are they still displayed in the list and how do I get rid of them? I tried to restart, changing the target folder, etc., without change. I even tried to remove all of the library (but not the computer this time) and they do not always go!

  Hi Jamie,

  Welcome to Microsoft Community where you can find all the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description provided, looks like you are not able to completely remove the files in Windows Media Player.

  I have a couple of steps that should help you to solve this problem.

  You can try to clear the database of Windows Media Player and check if it clears the titles and generic icons.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  Method 1:

  1. exit Windows Media Player.

  2. click on Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player in the start search box and enter.

  3. Select all the files in the folder, and then click delete on the file menu.

  Note you don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.

  4. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  Method 2:

  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. exit Windows Media Player.

  2. click on Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft in the start search box and enter.

  3 select the folder Media Player, and then click delete on the file menu.

  4. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  Keep us informed on the status of the issue. If you face problems more when working with Windows post on Microsoft Community.

• I have a problem with adding and deleting files in Windows Media Player.

  Media Player will not play the selected files but then goes on to play other files. When I delete the files from the media player and try re - add I get the message "the media player is installed incorrectly. Have tried to reinstall media player, but it always fails at the implementation stage. It seems that the link between the player and the music files has been corrupted. Further, I have not found another way to read these files! They are referred to as Windows media audio files. Is that mean that only Media Player can read? I have hundreds of music files. Any help please? I can't upgrade XP on this computer so intended to stick with it for another year or so.

  Original title: Media player 11 with XP SP3. Link to player with audio files has been corrupted?

  Hi Martyn,

  Thanks for keeping us posted and share this information with us.

  I would have you look at the article-

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5145&ID=C00D11DF&ContextId=89&OriginalID=C00D11DF

  Back to us for any issues related to Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Can the deleted files in Windows Media Player 11, I synchronize back to Sony Walkman?

  I accidentally deleted my files in WMP 11. How can I synchronize their return from my Sony Walkman?

  I have:

  Windows 32 home

  IE8

  PPP

  Laptop computer Gatewaw MX6214

  grampsny

  Hello

  · What is the model number of the walkman?

  You can copy music from walkman to computer files by connecting it as a storage device. See the link below: transfer music using Windows Explorer: http://esupport.sony.com/docs/portable/NWZE353-E354-E355/4192093111/eng/contents/02/03/01/01.html

  (Copy the contents in the folder music walkman in windows Explorer)

• Unable to read the .avi files with Windows Media Player 11 on XP

  Original title: Media player upgrade was worse than basic
  I recently updated my Player multimedia media Player 11 and now it won't play movies from AVI file that I used to be able to play easily on the outdated version. Why is this?

  Hello

  Do you have an error message when you try to play with Media Player AVI files?

  When you try to play a file that uses a codec that is not installed on your computer, Windows Media Player attempts to download the codec from a Microsoft server. If the
  Codec is available, the Windows Media Player installed on your computer, and then bed file. However, if the codec is not available on the server (for example, because)
  the codec not created by Microsoft), Windows Media Player displays a message that your computer is missing a codec.

  In some cases, the file you want to play uses a codec that is not available or compatible with Windows Media Player. When this happens, you may be unable to use Windows Media Player to play this particular .avi file.

  You can consult this article for a solution:

  You receive an error message when you try to play an .avi file in Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279242

  Kind regards
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• In windows vista, hotmail, unable to play .wav files using windows media player. Error, said to dnload windows media player.

  In windows vista, hotmail, unable to play .wav files using windows media player. Error says to dnload windows media player

  Hi Leonard,.

  ·         Is it an attachment on Hotmail or Windows Mail?

  ·         Have you downloaded the file to read?

  ·         The issue is limited to Hotmail?

  Download and save the file on the hard drive. Check if you can play the file.

  Response with more information, so we can help you best.

  If it comes to Hotmail, you can also ask your question in Windows Live Solution Center.

  Hotmail - Windows Live Solution Center Portal

• Unable to add .mp3 files to Windows Media Player library

  Media Player problem

  Hi all, new poster here. I can not import mp3 filed the HDD to the library. What I am doing wrong?

  Hi ChrisIbby,

  1. what happens when you import Mp3 files in Windows media player?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3 when was the last time it was working fine?

  See the Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned below.

  You cannot view, add, or delete items in the library of Windows Media Player 11

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925718

  Note: The article above also applies if you are using Windows 7.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Unable to play FLV files in Windows Media Player

  FLV file using windows media player
  Hello
  I have windows media player 12.7600.16415 version I download and installed ffdshow and I still can not read files with my windows media player.can flv someone please help me with this? I have windows 7 32 bit

  Thank you

  Hello

  Have you installed a third-party codec pack?

  Windows Media Player cannot play the FLV files. You will need a third party FLV player to play these files or you will need to install the latest codecs pack
  on your computer. If installing plugin ffshow did not help, then try searching the Internet for the codec pack.

  Check this link for more information:
  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.

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• How to play .asx files in Windows Media Player

  original title; Can I play a video file of .asx with WMP? or if not, how to play with this extension .asx files?

  Can I play a video file of .asx with WMP? or if not, how to play with this extension .asx files?

  When I try to play the file, WMP shows error then update says "video codec".

  How then can I get this update for the video codec?

  Thank you, Michael Phelps 907

  Hi Mike,.

  an .asx file is not a media file. It is a file that contains a pointer to a content online. So if you are unable to read a .asx file and are able to play other files using Windows Media Player so the best thing is to open the .asx, a Notepad file. When you open the .asx using Notepad, you will see a link that starts by http: and so on. Please copy this link and go to Windows Media Player. On the Windows Media Player window, press the Alt key on the keyboard and click file and Open url. Paste the link and check if Windows Media Player is able to open the link. If she opens the link this is a problem with the formatting of the .asx file and if it does not open the link then it is a problem with the server online of the .asx file. It could be that it is deleted from the server.

  Hope this information helps. Keep us informed on the status of the issue.

• How to delete songs in Windows Media Player 11 duplicate?

  How to delete songs in Windows Media Player 11 duplicate

  Hello

  Method 1:
  I would recommend you to rebuild the database of Windows Media Player and see if the problem is resolved.
  
  Here's how:
  To resolve this problem, delete the Windows Media Player database. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. exit Windows Media Player.
  2. click on start, run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player, and then click OK.
  3. Select all the files in the folder and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  Note: You don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.
  4. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note: Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.
  Method 2:
  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files.
  
  To do this, follow these steps:
  1. exit Windows Media Player.
  2. click on start, run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft, and then click OK.
  3. Select the Media Player folder, and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  4. restart Windows Media Player.
  Method 3:
  When you move digital media files on your computer, the file name and file path information remain unchanged in your library. Then when you select a file to play to its new location, a new entry is created in your library if you select the option automatically added to your library when played. As a result, your library can quickly contain a large number of entries, duplicate or invalid.

  To prevent it be automatically added to your library of music files

  
  1. in Windows Media Player, on the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. on the Player tab, clear the files of music to add to the library when played check box.

  Now, when you play music on your computer or the Internet, the file will not be added automatically to your library.

  Method 4:

  In the case where the duplicates are not removed:

  There are also third-party applications to do the job. You can search your favorite search engine and download third-party software to remove the tracks in Windows Media Player 12 duplicate.
   

  DISCLAIMER

  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.

• Unable to play DVDs in Windows Media Player

  Original title: Media Player

  I can't get my Media Player to play my dvd

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I see from your description, you are unable to play DVDs in Windows Media Player.  I'll be happy to help you.

  Windows Media Player does not support playback of DVD, you need to install additional codecs to support DVD playback.

  Refer to follow the link for more information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  You can install plug-ins and Add-ons to Windows Media Player using the following link:
  

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Media-Player-plug-ins

  Disclaimer of third party application:

  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. Use of third party software is at your own risk.

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• Can not find the button Delete in my windows media player 11.

  I don't think you understand me... they ask something.no you won't miss them but my windows media player... when I right click on my files or files .it's not remove button only remove from the list button.when I click on this file disappears for a while but returned then again.this is not good because I want to delete a large number of my files in my library .so what is the answer do I have to remove windows media player, and then download it again.must be a response,.

  * original title - just had my question answer can not find the button Delete in my windows media player 11

  Hello

  ·          Are you a right click on the file in the playlist or library?

  Try the procedure described in the following article:

  You cannot view, add, or remove items from the Windows Media Player 11 library: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718  

• How to play .aac or .m4a files in Windows media player 11

  Hello

  Can someone tell me how to play .aac or .m4a on Windows Media Player 11 files?
  I need an answer desperately please!
  Thank you.

  Hello

  The .m4a and .aac file extension is not a type of supported Windows Media Player file. However, you can user your favorite search engine to search for a solution that can convert the file in a supported file type Windows Media Player.

  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.

  For more information on the types of files supported by Windows Media Player, you can also view the following link:

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  I hope this helps.