Windows Media Center/Player visualizations

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• Windows Media Center/player or my Acer arcade deluxe will not play DVDs

  Original title: WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER/PLAYER or MY ACER ARCADE DELUXE WILL NOT PLAY DVD CANT GET IT to PLAY anything for NOW

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem
  you're not giving us enough information. When did it stop working? If it worked
  previously, I would recommend first trying to run Windows Media Player AND Windows
  Media Center, and then again. Control Panel, programs and features, tour
  Windows feature turn on or off. Uncheck the two programs, restart. Go back and turn them
  both on reboot. This solve your problem? Otherwise, you should try a system
  Restore to a point where everything worked normally, maybe early August? By
  wait, you have only made it more difficult to triage and solve your problem.
   
  On kills, 21 Sep 2010 21:47:03 + 0000, LEEGYPO wrote:
   
  > Sorry took so long to reply, but still in the same boat so im using windows 7 when I bought the computer (acer), it came with windows media player and acer arcade deluxw (what music parts but usually rip songs for me) that now only acer arcade works but media player that is customary there, she moves for a fraction of a second , but usually begin!
   

  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

• Windows Media Center/player will not play my AVCHD videos

  I have a Canon Vixia HF R300 that came with a CD-ROM utility transfer, but not with the video ver.2 (Pixela) browser, which is supposed to work with my camera, but does not come with it and I can't find a download for it. I was able to transfer videos on my computer but not able to watch videos, much less edit. My videos have been saved in a folder called TVD_AVCHD, then in separate folders with .cpi and .mts 'pages' and a separate JPEG image. I tried to click on all of these files and used Windows Media Center and Media Player, but it says that no videos not found. Help, please. I know that my videos are okay because I can visualize in my camcorder and my TV.

  Thank you!

  I guess you have to experiment... Try different media
  players and converters until you find something that
  works.

  Players from two backgrounds to consider would be VLC and
  Media Player Classic Home Cinema

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.2 - win32.exe)

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (The name of the file to download is: "MPC-HomeCinema 1.6.2.4902.exe")

  There are to many converters available on the net...
  the following links are some examples.

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (1) format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup296.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the final screens)
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup296.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  (2) Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
  http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (3) Xilisoft Video Converter
  http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
  (not freeware but receives good reviews)
  (Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)

  The following forum might be interesting to read:

  How to convert some .mts in .avi or .wma?
  http://Forum.videohelp.com/threads/285841-how-to-covert-from-MTS-to-AVI-or-WMA

• Problems with reorded/live TV in Windows Media Center/player

  Having recently updated the drivers for my graphics (Nvidea GeForce GTX 460 SE) Windows Media Player/Center refuses to show any video image during an attempt to play live TV or TV recorded previously. I only get audio.
  My drivers are up to date and the only thing I can think that I've changed has been updated my graphic drivers. This is television shows that were working before.
  I have been using a third-party program to play these in the meantime, but obviously it is not compatible with my remote windows.
  Any suggestions?

  If it all started after updating the graphics driver, you can easily restore the driver.

  Try to card tv tuner driver update. Visit the tv tuner card manufacturer's Web site to download and install the latest version of the driver.

  Another thing, you could try resets WMC: -.

  Run the Setup again.

  Open WMC > tasks > settings > General > installation Windows Media Center > rerun the installation

  Does that help?

  If the above does not help then try to reset WMC: -.

  Open Control Panel > uninstall a program > turn Windows features on or off > scroll multimedia features > uncheck the box against Windows Media Center > follow the instructions on the screen > Reboot > open again to turn Windows features on or off in the control panel > scroll multimedia features > check the box against Windows Media Center.

  Now reconfigure WMC again.

  I would also suggest you to uninstall any third-party application you are using at the moment.

  See also: -.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

• "Other libraries" adding Windows Media in Windows Media Center player.

  So, I am absolutely delighted by the distance streaming media in Windows Media Player. I run a guitar shop, and it was really nice to have all of my music at home, on my desk, can be played in the store. As opposed to everything I hold on my laptop.

  But the thing is that I run Windows Media Center on the TV, and all of my media that are on my laptop looks fantastic up there, covers of albums and video library and everything. But the thing is that I can not add the media that I'm streaming from remote media streaming option in Windows Media Center.

  I can play media in Windows Media Player, and it will appear in Windows Media Center, but without album art. And I can not play videos in Windows Media Center unless I open them manually with Windows Media Center.

  So basically, I ask if it is possible to add media in my "other libraries" using option of streaming WMP remote in the library in Windows Media Center?

  Thank you much for the help!

  -Tazzlyn

  If I understand what you're asking, you want to be able to use Internet in WMP
  streaming between two places, but with the Media Center interface? You can not
  do this.
   
  If you are using two computers on the same HOME, inside the media network
  Center interface, you can add folders to the library from another computer.
  Tasks, settings, multimedia library
   
  On Saturday, October 16, 2010 18:28:51 + 0000, Tazzlyn wrote:
   
  >
  >
  > So, I ask if it is possible to add media in my "other libraries" using option of streaming WMP remote in the library in Windows Media Center?
   

  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

• Windows Media Center visualizations will not work

  My Windows Media Center visualizations will not work for some reason any. its been like that for a while.
  When I listen to music and want to see my office shows that the program is still underway
  I thought it has something to do with the visualizations I instaled on Windows Media player
  (like ribbons and Upcube)
  I tried to remove them, they either come back or he will constantly ask me to go to it

  my system is portable

  • Windows Vista Edition home premium
    • Intel core 2 DUO

    32-bit operating system
    2.00 GB

  I missed a CD command before the directory (since corrected) so orders would be as follows:

  CD C:\program files\windows media player\visualizations\
  
  DIR

  You'll see the DLLs listed here, they are visualizations that have been installed (if the author decided to use directory default visualizations) NOTE: there may also be cases where the author badly spelled directory visualizations and used something like "visualizations".

  regsvr32.exe - u nom_fichier.dll  (use only the indicated file name that you want to remove)

  repeat if necessary.

• Impossible to use player sky on windows media Center

  I can't use player sky on my windows media Center. It was working before Christmas.

  you have a restore before 12/25 point, you can go back to? that set the
  question?
   
  On Friday, January 14, 2011 10:12:57 + 0000, mark collins1 wrote:
   
  > I can't use player sky on my windows media Center. It was working before Christmas.
   

  Barb Bowman

  http://www.digitalmediaphile.com

• Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Center 2005 and Windows XP: download or use errors

  Well, work on my sister-in-law's computer and the problem is that a certain MP3 player someone got for Christmas is only compatible with Windows Media Player.  For some reason any, when the guys from the Geek Squad traveled reload them Windows XP on the computer, Windows Media Player does not get installed.  I try to go through the Microsoft Web site to download Windows Media Player 11 (recommended by Microsoft for XP users) and the end result is an error message indicating that, in order to download this version, you must have Windows Media Center 2005 or newer installed on your computer. I try to go to the site and me this Windows Media Center 2005 and the Web site links to the download of Windows 7, which we do not want to do, with a link to "Download Windows Media Center now. Which takes me to a page explaining how to use WMC, then gives me a link to get the WMC, which brings back me to the download page of Windows 7, to infinity. There are no Windows Media Center on this computer, and we would like to get Windows Media Player for XP. How this is done?

  Hello

  1. from which site you want to download the Widnows Media Player?

  Method 1.
  I recommend you to download the Windows Media Player from the link below and check.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/evaluation/features.mspx

  Method 2.
  Or alternatively, you can restore your Windows XP to a previous state during the installation of Windows Media Player.
  Reference:
  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• All of a sudden no sound in Windows Media Center, video playback. No problem with the same files in media player

  My windows media center vista has all of a sudden start to turn off randomly and restart by itself, about 3 weeks ago.  Now, he has lost his.  When I'm going through orders, no sound.  Video games, no sound.  I can still get sound for mp3, but not video.  I can play the same video in media player without any problem.  Can anyone help?  I have Vista Ultimate, service Pack2.

  Hi Doramon,

  Welcome to the Windows Vista answers Forum!

  What are the file extensions you are trying to play?

  This could happen because some of the types of files supported by Windows Media Player are not supported by Windows Media Center.

  To check the file types supported by Windows Media Center please visit the below given link:

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/file-types-supported-by-Windows-Media-Center

  You can also try and run the System File Checker tool. This would be in repair of the system files that may be damaged.

  Scan SFC enforcement procedure:

  1. click on the Start button

  2. on the Start Menu, click all programs followed by accessories

  3. in the menu accessories, right-click on command line option

  4. in the drop-down menu that appears, click the "Run as Administrator" option

  5. If you have the User Account Control (UAC) enabled, you will be asked permission before the opening of the command line. You simply press the button continue if you are the administrator or insert password etc.

  6. in the command prompt window, type: sfc/scannow then press enter

  7. a message is displayed to indicate that "the analysis of the system will start.

  8. be patient because the analysis may take some time

  9. If all the files need replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Vista DVD for this process to continue

  10. If all goes although you should, after the analysis, see the following message "Windows resource protection not found any breach of integrity.

  11. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  This would take care of the issue that you are facing.

  For more information, please visit the below given link:

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Media Center won't play video, but Windows Media Player will be?

  I'm reading a video .avi with the xvid codec. I installed the codec earlier and it plays fine in Windows Media Player, but when I try to play in Windows Media Center, it indicates that one or more codecs are required to play this file, but they cannot be found. I know I would just watch with Windows Media Player instead of Media Center, but I want to watch it on my Media Center extension (my Xbox). I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit. Why does Windows Media Player with this codec and Windows Media Center not work? How can I solve this problem?

  -Slick05_1

  Hi Slick05_1,

  Thanks for the replies on the forum.

  Given that the Microsoft Vista Media Center and XBOX do not play the files suggest it would need to be a codec which solves the problem or maybe file conversion which would solve the problems you are experiencing.  Since the codecs for files is not something written by Microsoft, we do not have the information for that in our system.

  What I suggest is to go to your search engine preferred and in the search line and typing "is possible to play VLC on XBOX.

  WARNING:

  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.

  What I suggest also done an online search using your favorite search engine for "play MKV files in Vista x 64 Media Center" to find whether there may be suggestions about codecs or these codecs created by other organizations then Microsoft.

  Please let us know if you are able to get this to work for you.

  Best regards

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Currupted Burn installation in Windows Media Player. Error a critical process of Windows Media Center has failed.

  Original title: Currupted Burn installation in Windows Media Player for Vista Home laptop

  Currupted Burn installation in Windows Media Player for Vista Home laptop.  My registration cripting of Window Media Player and streaming facilities have been corrupt, but have been corrected, but I can't burn CD/DVDs.  The appearance of the message tells me "a critical Windows Media Center process has not, can someone please help me with this problem.

  Thank you for your help, the problem has been resolved.  Much apprecited.

• Windows Media Center and Windows media player 11 will not work on my Gateway (Vista) computer

  On my windows media player, I get the following comment after I try to read the dvd:
  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with the digital copy between your DVD drive decoder and video card protection. Try to install a driver available for your video card.

  On my media center to windows, I get the following comment:
  The dvd can be used by other players, need to change resolution b/c it is too high.

  But Tuesday, I played the DVD without problem and now, I am confused and I need help to understand what is happening.

  Hello texanbelle,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft answers Forum.

  I am including instructions below a scan to help repair the system files related to some components of Windows, including Windows Media Center, and Windows Media Player.

  Repair Windows Vista Media Center files

  You can use the following steps to repair files that are part of Windows Vista Media Center:

  1. click on the Start menu, choose all programs, then Accessories, then right-click on the item to the command prompt and select run as administrator

  2. click on continue to allow it to open a prompt with administrator privileges

  3. run this command in the cmd prompt: sfc/scannow

  4. the cmd prompt should list text stating "start system analysis. This process will take time. »

  5. wait for the scan to complete (this may take several minutes, so be patient).  This command will scan all protected system files and attempt to replace the incorrect versions by appropriate Microsoft versions

  6. once the analysis is complete, the SFC tool will indicate whether or not it found no problems and whether or not he was able to correct

  7. If any errors are reported that SFC could not resolve, there are steps in this knowledge base article which explain how to locate and attempt to correct errors

  8. after fixing errors that are found, try to use Windows Vista Media Center again.

  Fix Windows Vista Media Center registry entries

  Unfortunately, there is no easy way to fix key/registry values that are installed by Windows Vista, as there are files.  If you want to try to repair the registry values/keys that are part of Windows Vista Media Center, you will need to re-run the installer of Windows Vista operating system and repair the operating system.

  Try this and tell us if it helps with your question.

  Judd
  Engineer Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Can not play music in Windows Media Center or Windows Media Player

  Original title: Media Center

  I can play is more music in the Media Center or the drive. I can download and burn music, but I can't play anything. I can use I Tunes or Rhapsody to read what I have saved. Any ideas?

  Hi I80Cruiser,

  1. When did you start to question?

  2. what type of files you are trying to read?

  3. what exactly happens when you try to listen to music in the media center or the reader?

  4. you receive an error message or codes?

  You can read the following article and try to rebuild the library which may help to solve the problem:

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

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

  Also check out the links:

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Listen to music in Windows Media Center

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/listen-to-music-in-Windows-Media-Center

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Unable to sync music using Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player will not open

  Media Center will not sync music!

  I recently opened Media Center and I had no music in the library. I have constantly played music from the library so I didn't know what is happening. When I try installing the library again once it tells me that a necessary component for Windows Media Center is not available. I have not changed or downloaded something different. I went to check if Windows media Player is the multimedia file sharing. The message I get from that is, basically, that something is missing.  Now my Windows Media Player is not even opened. I wonder if my Zune Player (80 GB) has nothing to do with the problem. I charge my player when this has happened, but I do this all the time so I am at a loss. I went to the page "problem reports and Solution." It is the symbol of the Media Center window and says that the problem is caused by Windows. The solution is to update to windows; which I am fully updated. I tried to restore the system to an earlier date, but that doesn't work anymore. I'm at a loss to know what being of any help would be appreciated.

  As a side note video playback, TV and photos also works very well in Media Center.

  Thank you

  Shay

  Thank you, Shay

  Hi Shay,

  You can try the following steps and check the result:

  Step 1: Run the sfc scan to repair system files missing and corrupt.

  a. Click Start, click programs, accessories principally made, right click Guest and then click Run as administrator.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  b. type the following command and press ENTER: sfc/scannow

  The sfc/scannow command. analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  For more information, visit this link:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  If the problem persists, try the reconstruction of the library:

  Step 2: Library rebuild Windows media player.

  This problem can also occur if the library is corrupted. Rebuild the library and check if this solves the problem.

  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.

  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.

  You can also view the following green button and check if it helps:

  http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/t/38766.aspx

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• CD burned in windows Media Center does not play in car cd player

  The cd I burned using windows media center will not play in my car. Says "bad CD". But he does not play in my cd player. I don't understand??

  Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately, I had already done what you suggested before asking for help. It darn anyway :-(  But thanks again

  ==================================
  Just to make sure there is a CD... check Audio (music) the
  Directory by going to start / computer or click
  the drive the drive letter. File extensions
  see you on the CD should be .cda

  Could be a total waste of time, but I think I'll try
  burn an Audio CD (music) with the following free software
  just to see if it might work.

  CDBurnerXP
  http://www.CDBurnerXP.se/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7)

  CDBurnerXP to make Audio disc
  http://CDBurnerXP.se/help/audio/compileaudio

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.