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• Error when you try to play a DVD: Windows Media Player cannot play back the video DVD. You may need to adjust your Windows display settings. Open display settings in Control Panel, and then try to lower your screen resolution and color quality settings.

  Windows Media Player help

  I bought a netbook and have an external CD drive to dvd. When I want to play the video, I get this error.  I can't find a solution.  Any Advisor.  Error is... Windows Media Player cannot play back the video DVD. You may need to adjust your Windows display settings. Open display settings in Control Panel, and then try to lower your screen resolution and color quality settings.

  Hi Rains27,
   
  1. were you able to play the same DVD sooner?
  2. must arrive with a particular DVD or all of them?
  3. do you have a DVD decoder installed on your computer?
  4. you use starter edition of windows 7?
  5. What is the resolution on your computer?
  6. have you installed a codec on your computer?
  If you have installed a codec on your computer the I suggest you to uninstall the codec.
   
  Method 1:
  Try running Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter utility and check if this may help:
   
  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click
   
  Troubleshooting, click View all, and then click Windows Media Player DVD.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-DVD-Troubleshooter
   
  Method 2:
  
  
  
  Play a cd or DVD in windows Media player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/play-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player
  
  Method 3:
  
  Try to reduce the hardware acceleration again and check if it makes a difference.
   
  a. open the screen resolution by clicking the Start button, Control Panel, and then, under appearance and personalization, click on adjust the screen resolution.
  b. click on advanced settings, troubleshoot tab and then click on change settings.
  c. move the hardware acceleration slider toward none to reduce or turn off video hardware acceleration.
  d. click OK and then click Restart now.

  For more information, see this link: thanks and regards:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

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• Error when you try to play multimedia files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web

  ERROR: Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web.

  I get the error Windows Media Player 11.0.6001.7007.  "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web frequently. "What happens on the music or video files even those I had on my PC for a long time.  They work some days and other days they don't.  I have to reboot to clear it and it's really annoying. I can read a file and then 10 minutes later the same file will not play.  Sometimes after the error message, if I don't click Close, the video is not yet but the audio will not.

  I'm on a laptop HP DV5 with vista 32-bit and 4 GB memory such that shipped HP (Yes, 4 concerts and 32-bit).

  I don't know if it was related, but IE7 would continually fail to open, click on through the windows and should be completely closed.  essentially the WMV and IE are fails miserably on this laptop, and it was only 6 months old.  Firefox fixes my problem of browser.

  How can I fix this WMV as I can't UN/reinstall with Vista?

  I ran sfc/scannow after completion of the analysis, the results were that "windows resource protection finds corrupted but files could not solve some of them" gives then refers to where the cbs.log file is located. I tried to open the cbs log, and he says that access is denied.

  UPDATE: there seems to be a conflict between WMP and any other application that opens which can play the video with sound.  When I close firefox, and then the videos and sound can play (these same questions happened on IE7 and firefox was installed just yesterday).  I met the same problem with more than Pinnacle video editing software.  Is it possible to change a parameter with WMP as there is no sharing violation during a different application can play the video?

  SO thanks a lot!    I had to use the following steps to get your simple solution:

  1. Select Options under the button 'SYNC '.

  2. choose 'other Options '.

  3. click on the tab 'network '.

  4. only check box RTSP/TCP and HTTP and Multicast Streams allow the player Pourrecevoirun multicast stream (which meant I had to uncheck "RSTP/UDP"

  5. click on apply and take advantage of my windows media player.

  Thanks a lot wmd_user!

• Error when you try to play .wmv files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web

  Will not play WMV video files

  I'm having a problem to play wmv. video files.  I have windows vista.  I can play music in Windows Media Player, but can not play any video, that is sent to me by e-mail.  WMP crashes and give a message saying that Windows Media Player has encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web.  I click web help and receive nothing.  The drivers are up to date.  Why I can't play videos? Thank you

  Hello Henry Michael,.

  Please relay the e-mail program you use.  You can also try to save the file directly on your local computer, and then check if the file is being read correctly. If there has been any recent codec package installation, you can also try to temporarily uninstall the codec package and then check out the question.

  Thank you

• 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

  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.

  I hope someone can help on Win 7 64 bit, music is taken on a disk usb2 external hard... I had no problem until today when the message in the title appeared next to each track, with a little red cross.

  I already deleted database library as suggested by some of the forums, also disabled the media as a feature of Win 7, rebooted and then re-enabled it.  I also disconnected externally and restarted that as well, I'm also the same mistake with a cd in the cd drive as well.

  Can anyone help?

  Hello

  This error may occur for one of the following reasons:
  The file is currently in use. Close the file and then try again.

  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:
  1. right click on the folder on the external drive and click Properties.
  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.
  2. go in Control Panel.
  3. Select "SOUND".
  4. double-click on speakers.
  5. click on the tab advanced and then uncheck the enable audio enhancements.

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Error when you try to burn a CD: Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver

  Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver. ???

  I just burn a CD with no problem at all.  Using the same type of CD, brand new, I tried to burn another CD and got this error message:

  Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver.

  I close all programs running, restarted my computer, changed on the devices tab, the speed of burning... everything I know to do and all the things I've read in these forums, no luck... still get the exact same message.  No idea why my CD-writer has decided to stop working for me?

  Hi Cierrajade,

  1. you have any third-party DVD burning software installed on the computer?

  Method 1

  You can use the convenience store open playing and burning CDs, DVDs and Blu - ray discs built in Windows 7 and check to see if it helps you to trouble the CD plays the questions.

  For more information about how to open the resolution of problems in Windows 7, go to the link below and follow the steps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-playing-and-burning-CDs-DVDs-and-BluRay-discs-Troubleshooter

  Method 2

  If you have any third party CD\DVD software installed on the computer of engraving I suggest you uninstall and check back later if you can burn CDs with success.

  Disc burning: frequently asked questions

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

  Method 3

  If the previous step fails, check if you can burn CDs using Windows Explorer

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Explorer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Explorer

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Error when you try to play a DVD: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.

  copy a group of photos w/music (Smilebox program) on dvd;

  After following the instructions of SMilebox to burn "images set to music" on DVD, to the attempt of DVD playback, I got following error message: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.  We live in the Washington area. I didn't know that DC was considered an unusual geographic region?

  Hey nongeekbetty,

  The DVD is encoded for a different region. Most DVD readers only works with DVDs that are coded for the computer was purchased in the same region. So if you buy a DVD in one country and then try to play on one computer from another country this DVD could not play.

  Step 1:

  Make sure that the DVD region is set to the appropriate region:

  a. Click Start.

  (b) in the search box, type Device Manager.

  c. right-click on the DVD drive.

  d. right-click on it and select Properties.

  e. make sure that the region will be resolved.

  For your information:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/playing-DVDs-in-Windows-Media-Center-frequently-asked-questions

  Step 2:

  Also temporarily disable User Account Control (UAC) and check it out.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-user-account-control-on-or-off

  Note: Activate it once you are done with the check.

  Kind regards

  Savan - Microsoft technical support.

• Error when you try to play audio files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem reading the file. for further assistance, click web help

  8007007E tips

  There is also another number which is C00D11B1, but both have to do with the lock of the music in windows media player, the message said:-"Windows media player has encountered a problem reading the file; for help click web help. ""- and that of all, but when ' web help ' click on the show numbers that are 8007007E and C00D11B1 and average music, not Windows media player, y at - it someone with the same problem that has been able to solve? Thank you, let me know, if you don't mind, thank you again.

  I suggest re-download you WMP 11 from the following link and install it on top of the current installation:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1d224714-e238-4E45-8668-5166114010ca

  Who help me?

  If this isn't the case, please report the file type (extension) of the file you are trying to play. For instructions on how to make Windows Explorer shows the file types, see this link:

  http://www.windowsreference.com/Windows-XP/how-to-view-all-file-extensions-in-Windows-XP

• Error "TI drivers video card are out of date" when you try to play videos on Windows Media Player

  I tried to convert videos using the converter from DVDVideosoft video I received a message that says ATI video card drivers are outdated. I tried to download and install the latest drivers and I got the blue screen of death. When I rebooted the computer tried to play a video that was recorded using FRAPS on WMP, all I saw is not a background image of an eighth. The sound played end. When I converted the video in MP4 or WMV and try to play the video, I got an error message that says: "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file. "I tried to restore the computer to an earlier time, but that did not work.

  Videos recorded using my webcam or made with Movie Maker plays very well.

  Nevermind, I used a different video converter and the videos play fine on WMP.

• I get this message when you try to play a dvd - Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output display protection.

  I bought a DVD called "The Secret" and I can't play.

  And I get this message
  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output display protection. Try to install a driver available for your video card.

  Hello

  Thanks for asking!

  1. have there been recent changes to the system before the show?

  2 is confined to a specific DVD?

  3. What is the file format of the DVD?

  Method 1:

  Follow the link and follow the steps. Check if it helps.

  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output display protection

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2004673

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=12.0.7100.0&ID=C00D1167&ContextId=61&OriginalID=C00D1167

  Method 2:

  Follow the link and update drivers display, check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Answer with the results, I'd be happy to help you best.

• "A number of queued files cannot be read" when you try to play music in Windows media player

  Original title: don't play the music from the playlist

  I have Windows 7/WMV 12... I can't read mp3 playlist, it shows some msg as "a number of queued files cannot be read, to find information about the problem, click on the icon next to each file in the list pane". Help me

  Hi John,

  -What is the exact error message that you receive?

  -Were there any changes made to the computer before the show?

  I would suggest trying the following steps and check.

  Method 1:

  Run the troubleshooters and check if the problem persists.

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player library

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

  If the problem persists, then follow the steps in the following methods.

  Method 2:

  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, click run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player, and then click OK.
  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 3:

  Update the audio drivers.

  In some cases, you may encounter this error message if there is a problem with the audio device, such as a map his or her controller. For example, you can get this problem if your audio device requires an updated driver. Visit the website of the manufacturer of the audio device and get the latest driver to resolve the problem.

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-working-well let us know the result.

• When you try to watch tv in Windows Media Center, I get black screen and audio sometimes and sometimes does not.

  Black screen in Windows Media Center during the TV

  When you try to watch tv in Windows Media Center, I get black screen and audio sometimes and sometimes does not. Any fix for it?

  TV works on the other program I have and has been workign on MC last week, but now I don't?

  Some success with this issue (its OK, but BLACK) video for live/recorded TV

  ' 1) ' disabled ' tuner card (Ati HD 650 PCIe) TV [via right click] in the Device Manager
  (2) restart Win7 64-bit
  (3) Win7 located & reinstalled the drivers
  (4) VOILA!   Real video and audio live & recorded TV

  BTW - before above fix in Device Manager:
  Notice anything in his video & Game Controllers
  'Properties' reported 'this device is functioning.
  "Update drivers" reported "... software driver...»
  ... and no updates of WMC anywhere in sight

  Go figure!

• any copy forbidden error when you try to watch HBO in windows media center.

  I get all copying prohibited error when you try to watch HBO in windows media center. It seems that my PlayReady is corrupt. Whenever I try to update game ready to go in Media Center, it fails. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling PlayReady. Said again he must udpate, and always fails. Can someone at Microsoft PLEASE Playready works. It drives me crazy,

  These steps 1

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/PlayReady-update-was-incomplete/8119d0a8-6106-489D-B5CB-4979a6a9ad0e

  Still did not work.

  Then did it

  (5) download http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=105000 ResetDRM.exe

  (6) using winrar or winzip to extract files to ResetDRM.exe (ADVPACK. DLL CleanDRM.exe resetdrm.inf) to a temporary folder. ResetDRM does not work by itself on Windows 8 in any compatibility mode so you MUST check out it

  (7) use the Explorer to find cmd.exe to C:\Windows\System32

  (8) right click on cmd.exe and "run as Administrator".

  (9) cd to the temporary folder where you extracted ResetDRM.exe

  (10) run "CleanDRM.exe - v". A text window opens after a few seconds and check that several files have been deleted. If there is an error that a resource could not be opened for exclusive access, you may need to reboot and try again after making sure that Media Center does not start automatically

  Reset. Now works. Wow what a PITA.

  I think that it was all caused by have to swap disks.

  PlayReady my % $# ^ & $% ^ $@ #.

  I would mark this as an answer, but I don't see a button for that now, (fact)

• When I try to rip a cd windows media player says it cannot find the file, which is ridiculous because I am trying to create a file not find a.

  When I try to extract a cd windows media player says it cannot find the file, which is ridiculous because I am trying to create a file not find a.  I do not have this cd in my library and in the menu options it won't let me change the location to extract the music, which is empty. There is error C00D1197. I also ran the store and reset the settings, but the problem is still there. My windows media player is updated as well. How can I fix this so I can copy a cd?

  Hello

  1. what Troubleshooter you speak?

  2 have had any changes made to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the steps in the link.

  Windows Media Player C00D1197 error

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D1197

• When you try to access some programs, Windows Vista will stop and then restart

  There are some windows programs that I can't access because my computer says that windows has stopped working then he says looking for a solution and then he says: restart windows. I can't access my programs and features to remove some programs I think may be worth. I can't access MY computer optison either.

  Hi billdee,

  (1) since when are you facing this problem?

  (2) remember to make changes?

  (3) what happens when you try to uninstall the program?

  Method 1: Run the fixit available in the links below and check if that makes a difference-Worth to try
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Note: FixIt would attempt to recover bad sectors on the hard disk, in the course of this process there are chances of DATA loss from that particular area.

  Method 2: If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

   

  Method 3:  Put the computer to boot and then check if the problem persists

  Follow step 1 in the link below,
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  If everything works well after a clean boot, you can deduce that some third-party services are at the origin of the problem.

  Continue with the remaining steps to pin-point on the third party service.

  After find you the program that is causing the problem, you will have to perhaps to update or install a newer version of the program, if you rarely use that you should consider uninstalling the software.

  Important: n ' forget not to put the computer to a normal startup follow step 7 in the link

  Method 4: check the logs in Event Viewer for more information on this problem

  Open event viewer

  What are the information in event logs? (Event Viewer)