Unable to update region setting in Windows Media Player

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• Unable to update region setting.

  I recently finished with borrow some American DVD and want to change my region back. This is not the first time I did and made sure that when chaning to region 1 I've had enough chances to return to region 2. However, when I select region 2, a box comes up saying this is my last change and the computer remains on region 2, for which I click ok. But then it comes up with the message "unable to update region setting. the drive reports that it requires media of the destination region (region 2) Please insert a suitable medium and try again. I tried to do this with a number of different region 3 DVD. and do it via the windows MediaPlayer Device Manager and my HP MediaSmart DVD player.

  I have a HP DV6-1240ea running windos vista, I got it for about 6 months. is there something I can do?

  Yes, it was okay, that I was getting the message "unable to update region setting.

  But the changes remaining was to 1 not to zero. However, I've now had this problem fixed.

• 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

• During an update in October 2016, Windows Media Player no longer exists

  During the 10.12/16 windows update the windows media player icon is missing. The file seems to be intact, but when it is activated, it acts like it has never been used before. I am surprised that a company as large as Microsoft cannot make a feasible "record player" - of the ideas or help?

  Sometimes it seems that WMP doesn't seem "reset" and need setting up again, probably as a result of an update of version WMP. Its happened to me once or twice. But just after the questions guides when you try to start it again, usually quickly gets this back.

  However, if it does not restore by itself, then try to run through this http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26107/how-to-reinstall-windows-media-player-in-windows-7-to-solve-problems/ procedure to see if it helps.

• Error message DVD region code in Windows Media Player on Windows 7

  Original title: Windows Media Player cannot read my DVD

  I'm reading a DVD that was produced by my company in Toledo Ohio. A pop-up message telling me that it cannot be read in my part of the world. As photography video and DVD recording made in Toledo, I don't understand why it won't play. More when I went to the web for help following the instructions that I was told there is no solutition for this problem. Can you help me?

  Hi johnefalk,

  Try these steps and check the result.
  Step 1: Change DVD region
  a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press on enter to open Device Manager.
  b. double-click on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives, click on the DVD drive that you want, and then click Properties.
  c. on the DVD region tab, make the desired changes.

  Note: To configure your DVD drive to play discs from other regions, select a geographic area from the list of regions. As a general rule, you must select the region in which you reside. It is not often necessary to change the setting again.

  Important: The region can change only a limited number of times. When changes remaining equals 1, and you select a new region, an alert is displayed to warn you that after this, you only will be able to play DVDs from that region. Be aware that you will not be able to change the region setting for some DVD hardware and software decoders.

  Step 2: If the problem persists, run the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility and check the result.
  Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility
  

  For more information, see change the region for a DVD Player setting

  See also: , change the country or region setting

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows Update don't load/Windows Media Player does not start

  On XP Home Edition SP3, the last week I not was able to get the Windows Update page to load.  There is no error message, IE8 seems to think that the loading of the page and there's code, but a blank white page in IE8. I discovered this problem after finding that Windows Media Player wouldn't start - again without error message.  I look in Task Manager, the wmplayer.exe process runs for a few seconds, then disappears.

  I have run a number of analyses of malware using Avira Free edition (now uninstalled), Spybot S & D, MalwareBytes Antimalware, Windows Defender, and Microsoft Security Essentials with no result or change.

  I reset IE8 to its default settings and now find that I can't choose a search engine or view other pages on the Microsoft support site, such as http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=assistance--il displays only the banner from the top on a white page. (I write this using Chrome).

  Other posts on the forum about the update or Media Player starts does not seem to be on other versions of Windows, and I've not found anything about problems at a time.

  Someone else met this kind of problem?

  Thank you

  KB2416400 only is installed, among those which you have listed

  You are see the effects of an infection hijackware, very probably aggravated by a rootkit infection W32/Alureon-Variant. And I can say that the computer is infected since early August of 2010,at least.

  OPTION A: Microsoft PCSafety provides users at home (only) with free assistance in dealing with infections by malicious software such as viruses, adware and spyware (including unwanted software).
  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?&PRID=7552&St=1

  OPTION B (recommended in your case): See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Follow the instructions in this post of mine in another forum (to-the-letter & in order!) to restore your computer to a State safe & functional: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=44636

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  Wish I had better news for you.  Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• How can I set up WIndows Media Player 11 to DO NOT shuffle the tracks?

  I'm listening to an audio book and my player must be set to random because it ignores the titles in all directions. Very annoying. How can I reset it?

  Hello

  Check if the shuffle is turned on in Windows media player.

  Reference: Mix and repeat items in Windows Media Player: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Shuffle-and-repeat-items-in-Windows-Media-Player (valid for Windows media player 11)

  See also: create and use your own customized reading lists: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-xp/help/windows-media-player/11/playlists

• Is no longer, I can get the live TV or update the program on windows media player from windows 7 Home premium guide.

  * Original title: media player problem

  I can no longer get the live TV or update the program on windows 7 Home premium windows media player guide

  Review:

  Troubleshoot Guide downloading problems in Windows Media Center

  See also:

  Solution of workaround for no TV in Windows Media guide...

  and

  Windows Media Center Guide ads do not up-to-day - Tom's Hardware

• Unable to read music files from Windows Media Player

  * Original title: Windows

  I want to put my music in Windows Media Player and keeps telling me that there is a problem. I don't like music Groove or whatever his name

  How to locate and open the Windows Media Player in Windows 10

  To set Windows Media Player as your default player, click Start > settings > system > default applications > Groove click then select Media Player.

• Cannot use the feature set in windows media player for Onkyo TX - NR509 Receiver Media

  I have the Onkyo TX-NR509 and everything works fine except for streaming music from windows media player. (I can sink my iPhone to the receiver box and can even navigate to my music box cylinder head and all the Games very well).

  When I click with the right button on a song and select "play to" and then select the amplifier box "play to" appears and after a while an error message appears "cannot retrieve information about the UPnP Server media."

  My laptop is a HP Pavilion dv7 (Windows7 64-bit)

  I made a few simple troubleshooting;

  1. under Network TX-NR509 shows as a support device and I installed the drivers.

  2. I checked the options of streaming media and my receiver is set to "allowed".

  3. in WMP, I did of course "allow the remote control of my player" and "automatically allow devices to read my media" are both checked

  4 reboot the router & mobile.

  I have no idea what could be the cause and to say it's frustrating is an understatement.

  I'd appreciate any help you could offer.

  M4A http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992 is not supported. You can try
  copying a file and rename it to mp3 to see if it works, but probably not.
  you will most likely need convert files to mp3 format.
   
   
   
  Barb
   
  MVP - Windows/entertainment and connected home
   
  http://digitalmediaphile.com/
   
  Please mark as answer if that answers your question
   
   
   
   

• Unable to play the video in Windows Media player

  Original title: Proplem in Media player

  Hi when I need to watch the video in Windows media player... it is impossible to open the video, he told me "" Windows Media Player encountered a proplem while playing the file. Please help me fast please... thanx you

  Hello

  I imagine the inconvenience that you have experienced, but don't worry, we are here to help solve the problem and guide you in the right direction.

  To help you to propose measures to solve the problem, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

  1. Since when are you facing the issue?

  2. you have any anti-virus installed on the computer program?

  3 are you aware of any changes made to the computer before the show?

  You can run the Troubleshooter to settings and check if it helps.

  You can also change the hardware acceleration and check.

  Try to reduce (or turn off) video hardware acceleration by doing the following:

  1. open Screen Resolution by clicking on the Start button, click Control Panel, and then, under appearance and personalization, clicking
  Setting screen resolution.

  2. click on advanced settings, click the Troubleshooting tab, and then click change settings.

  Note that some video card drivers do not allow allows you to change the settings.

  3. move the hardware acceleration slider to none to reduce or turn off video hardware acceleration.

  I also suggest you to run a SFC scan (System File Checker). This will replace the corrupted Windows files.

  Hope this information was helpful and let us know if you need assistance in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Unable to play the game online; Windows Media Player constantly up-to-date.

  Title: Media Player constantly goes in the updates...

  while I am playing a game online. Media Player is updated. Shrink the game and takes over the desktop screen.

  Live near the top of my game, Big time!  I put Windows Live Update, so he asked me permission for updates. But he has not yet fixed the problem?

  Hello

   
  -What is the online game, you try to play?
  -How are you trying to play the game online? Is installed on your computer, or play the game using Internet Explorer or another web browser?
  -What do you mean by constantly going in the updates? Are you referring to the "Media update"?
  -Did you do changes on the computer before this problem?
   
   
  I suggest you follow these steps in order to prevent the periodically check the updates of Windows Media Player.
   
  Note: If you have not logged on as a local administrator, you are not prompted for automatic updates, and check the option updates the player is not available on the Help menu in current versions of Windows Media Player.

  Windows Media Player from periodically check for updates by changing the registry.
  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756
  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows?

  To change the registry, follow these steps:

  1. start The registry editor by clicking on Start and type Regedit .
  2. look for the following key in the registry:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  3. on the Edit menu, point to new, and then click key.
  4 type Windows Media Player, and then press ENTER.
  5. with the Windows Media Player key selected, on the Edit menu, point to newand then click DWORD value.
  6 type Disable Auto Update, and then press ENTER.
  7. on the Edit menu, click modify.
  8. type 0 (or remove the 1), and then click OK.
  9. close the registry editor.

  For more information, visit the below mentioned link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/278960

  If the issue is with Windows Media Library update, I suggest you to try disabling it:
  Open the Media Player > click on 'Organize' > select 'Options'
  "Under the library tab, uncheck the ' retrieve additional information on the internet.
  Close Media Player and reopen it to see the process everything is faster.

  As well, if this has no effect, try the following:
  Open the Media Player > click on 'Organize' > select 'Options'
  On the Player tab, move the automatic updates to 'Once a month'.
  Close Media Player and reopen it to test.

  Hope this information helps.

• Unable to play video file error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer

  Original title: Windows Media Player shows that the new codecs are required

  Original title: query codec and Media Player re

  Have used windows media player for many years on my dell. Usually to see the videos from Sony handycam. Just downloaded wmediaplayer and recent videos from Camcorder will not open one of the videos.

  The following message is displayed "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer. »

  As I have not changed anything helpful suggestions please.

  concerning

  The winemaker

  Hello

  1. What is the format of the video file?

  2. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player on Windows 7 settings:

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

  Method 2: You can check if the file format of the music files are supported by Windows media player using the link below.

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

  Note: If you have tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Method 3: In addition, you can also download & install the necessary codec to play the files.

  For more information, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  (For Windows Vista)

  WARNING of THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE: 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.

  Hope this information is useful.

• How to unlock region codes in windows media player

  Windows media player 11

  As a general rule, area Codes are defined in a DVD player and not in Windows Media Player.

  'DVD région Code'
  <>http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code >

  HTH,
  JW

• 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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