Why Vista WMP can't play .asf files and why MS has not created a fix for this?

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• 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.

• Windows 7 black screen of death issue - y at - it a patch already? Since I want to install it quickly, but heard that it is such a mistake (or whatever it is). then, when it happens? Why? y at - there no fix for this "mistake"?

  Well, I actually added details in the section in question. I just want to know if there is a patch, and I think that this info will be useful for many people

  I think you (and the rest of the world) have been very seriously ill informed and took taken by irresponsible sensationalism last week. See...

  The story of 'Black screen of death' says journalism tech
  ['What about Prevx, they deserve to be laughed at the community of security for their role in this fiasco."]
  http://blogs.ZDNet.com/Bott/?p=1575

• Webutil: I can get the DATE of a file on the server has been created/modified

  I need to extract the date of a file on the server has been created or changed-for example, the date that will be displayed as a result of "ls * .fmb" on Unix.
  
  Anyone know of any Webutil function or procedure that can return this information?
  
  Thank you

  You can use HOST and put the rsultminto a text file, and then read that you use TEXT_IO, as

  HOST('ksh ls -ltr file.fmb > /tmp/file.txt');
  

• 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

• How can I play FLV file in Windows Media Player?

  I use windows xp but I can't play the FLV file

  How can I play FLV file in Windows Media Player?

  http://playflv.com/flvplugincodec If this post answers your question, click mark as answer .

• 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.

• Error "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' when try to play wav or midi files.

  Original title: WMP "can't play wav or midi.

  Using WMP 11 on Windows XP SP3.

  Windows Media Player has somehow forgotten how to play wav or midi files. Doubleclicking either of these file types give an error "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. " There is a button 'Close' and 'Web Help' which still informs me, "you met the C00D1199 error message... ". ». Following the advice given nothing less than useful.

  I can easily play these files with RealPlayer or VLC so I don't think it's a driver problem, and it wasn't a corruption right after installing the other players. WMP seems to work OK when playing music or AVI. And there is no harm to hear a sound (wav or midi) in Windows for various system events. Have already uninstalled/reinstalled WMP without result.

  Thanks for your reply.

  I have since determeined the problem comes from an updated codec package I installed a few weeks ago. These codecs were from Shark007 which I believe is a Microsoft MVP. Use the codecs from this site for a number of years without any problems so I did not initially suspect it was the source of the problem. I uninstalled the codec pack and installed K-light package and everything seems to be Ok now. Now, I'll be in contact with the members of this forum.

• Unable to play the video file. Error: 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.

  When I try to play a video file from youtube with youtube downloader in windows media player, I downloaded, it gives me the error message that 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 have x direct sdk installed and my os is vista.

  Problem solved, I downloaded the fix wmp and it worked

• No sound in 3g 2 files, error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  Original title: cannot get audio from video .3g2 (Windows 7)

  I have a number of videos that were recorded on a Motorola phone to format .3g2, when I played against them in windows XP Pro using what was the most recent media player, they played very well and the audio was present.

  I've since upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate and have found that videos will play with media player sound is not output.

  I tried different players like VLC (same result, no sound) and came across one called SUPER from erightsoft which indeed works and allows me to re - encode to .wmv BUT when I do and you try to read the .wmv I encounter an error:

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  When I clikc on help, I am led to a page with links on THIS forum.

  So here I am.

  Can someone explain what is happening, why it happens and how / if I can convert them into a playable (with audio) .wmv friendly format?

  Thank you

  Hi UbinTook,
  
  You found this message from Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.
   
  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.
  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.
   
  Step 1:
   
  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.
   
  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  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.
   
  Step 2:
   
  Download the necessary codec to play the file.
   
  For more information of Codec, see: Codec: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions 

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Windows Media Player will not play m3u files and VLC files

  Hello

  When I try to play these jets of Radio internet Player Windows Media won't play them. I get an error. The VLC Media Player plays this m3u files. What can I do to play the files with WMP? Windows 7 Professional SP1 with all updates

  

  Regards Marco Moock

  Hello

  I worked until I installed the Central Endpoint Protection System. WMP 12 sometimes plays the files correctly.

  Regards Marco

• Error when you try to play the downloaded tracks: 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.

  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. (((PLEASE HELP)))

  I understand that this has been a matter of repetition and I made the suggestions listed and nothing works. This just started happening, although downloading songs, and once they are finished I'm not able to play them with Windows Media Player. The initial message indicates that the file has an extension that is not recognized by Windows Media Player.

  
  

  I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows Vista Home. Any suggestions? What should I chahnge how I download and save music?

  Hey Taylor09,

  You may find that you are getting this message in Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.

  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.

  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  Step 1:

  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.

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

  Note that if you 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.

  Step 2:

  Download the necessary codec to play the file.

  For more information of Codec, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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

• File error Windows Media Player mp4 "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 got this error message when you try to play an MP4 video. Help please!

  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.

  You can try to download the http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=507 Codec Installation Package

  If this does not work, you may need to get some third party software to convert MP4 video to the longer Windows Media Player video format supported like WMV, AVI in order to solve the problem

• I deleted some of my documents folder undeletable file, and after reboot, I see that lost my desktop icon, how can restore my icon file and office

  How can I solve this problem?

  Original title: with a peogram I deleted some of my documents folder undeletable file and after reboot I see who lost the icon on my desktop, how can I restor my file and desktop icon?

  Have you tried a System Restore yet?  Restore to a previous State could solve your problem.

  For Windows 7 and Vista: [link]
  For Windows XP: [link] (scroll down to restore from a Restore Point)

  Also, could you please tell us what do you delete?

  Thank you
  Digilodger

• I just wrote about firefox 3.6 with 5.0 for my mac OSX and discovered that my mac will not support it. Is there a way I can recover my lost files and recover the old version?

  I just wrote about firefox 3.6 with 5.0 for my mac OSX and discovered that my mac will not support it. Is there a way I can recover my lost files and recover the old version?

  You can download and install Firefox 3.6 http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all-older.html