Windows Media Player 11 cannot play a type of avi file. Lack of codec?

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• Windows Media Player has stopped playing sound of. AVI files

  Title: Windows Media Player has stopped playing some with audio files

  I am running Window 7 Home Premium with Windows Media Player 12. Recently, Media Player has been playing some of my files .avi with any audio. However, it is used to play these same files very well before. The files also work on Windows Media Center, but I prefer to just use WMP. Why did happen and how can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  I suggest you run the Microsoft FIXIT from the link below and if the problem persists.
  Method 1: Solve the video issues in Windows Media Player and other media or library
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/
  Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player
  Step 1:
  Uninstalling Windows Media Player:
  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. search for multimedia and uncheck the brand in the face of Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer.
  Step 2:
  Reinstall Windows Media Player:
  1. go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows willing or not.
  2. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  4 restart the computer.
  Hope this information helps.

• My Windows Media Player will not play mu movies in AVI format.

  Media Player

  My Windows Media Player will not play mu movies in AVI format, it was up until about a week ago, running vista home basic 32 bit. What is the problem here and how can it be solved?
  See you soon
  Greg

  Several things you might try: -.

  Restore.You try system can restore your computer to a point before the startup problem occurring.

  You can download and install codecs: -.

  http://Shark007.NET/vistacodecpackage.html

  Try another media player, like VLC Player: -.

  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/download-Windows.html

• Windows Media Player error "cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer.

  Original title: Windowo Media Player error

  Why do I get an error whenever I try to view a video WMV?

  Here's what he said:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer.

  Is it really not installed? I double click on the video on other computers and it works fine.

  Please advise...

  Thank you

  Martin Adam

  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/

• Windows Media Player error when you try to read the file: error downloading codec

  Yesterday, I got no sound and video, today I have sound but no video.  What is happening with this?

  I updated my drivers and now the video does not work.  I use Windows Media Player c. 9.00.00.4510.  When I click on read the file, in the black bar at the bottom ready it flashes very fast "error downloading codec".  Before I updated the drivers, I got the video with no sound.  Where this codec disappeared to?   How can I get that back?

  I have updates for the 9 Series Player and I'm happy with it.  If I move up to 10 or 11, codecs and drivers will work with it automatically or will I have the same problem?

  OS: Windows XP sp3

  Thanks for any help, Cdee.

  Hi CDEKV,

  Check to see if the following is useful.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the below article mentioned to see if it helps.

  How to Download Codecs automatically in Windows Media for Windows XP player

  Method 2: Install the Codec Installation Package to check the issue.

  Download details: Codec Installation Package

  Method 3: Upgrade to the latest version of Media Player.

  Download Windows Media Player - Microsoft Windows

• Windows Media Player will not play WMV files

  Windows Media Player will not play WMV files, I get the following error:

  "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. »

  Evaluating is not a problem

  Other file formats work well

  Any reflection on a fix, I have already searched the web for a fix, it appears, this is a common question, but nobody has a solution that works

  Hello

  Method 1:

  FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play WMV files that contain multiple video streams

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947403

  Method 2:

  I suggest to disable audio enhancements and check if you're able to play .wmv files. Follow the method 1To disable audio improvements.

  a. Open Sound by clicking on the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel.

  (b) in the search box, type sound, and then click sound.

  c. on the playback tab, click speakers and then click Properties.

  d. click the enhancements tab, and then select Disable all enhancements checkbox.

  Method 3:

  I suggest to create a new user account and check if you're able to play the files. Click on the link below to create a new user account

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  Thanks and regards.

• Windows Media Player will not play a. MOV file

  I have a new Dell laptop with Windows 7 Professional and Windows Media Player will not play a '. MOV' video file completely (the video but not sound). I am told by Microsoft Windows Media Player will not play a MOV file, and I need Codec VLC add on or another player who will play MOV file. What is the best solution and if its for download a Codec VLC, then what is the best source?

  Guess why?  [ :-) ]

  Types of files supported by Windows Media Player:
  https://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  Which was probably that there was a lack of understanding between the container file and the codec here (in November 2013).  He says he's a "MOV" does not mean that he plays with the same codecs as all other MOV files.  ;-)

  It is perhaps a better place to read up on this:
  http://www.Dr-lex.be/info-stuff/mediaformats.html

• Windows Media Player will not play a DVD, I have a series with yellow mark Driver

  I got it, (cannot display the web page) twice, once when I updated one of the display, drivers, (I didn't roll back to the old.. 2nd time, I found that (work offline) to int, Explorer, had checked sort.)  u can tell me what that non plug and play, pilot of the series might be for? I see the same driver identical series with yellow mark, it does not prevent me to get online, is the only problem I have, Windows Media Player, do not play a DVD!

  1. check the status of the device in Device Manager. Follow the steps for the same thing:

  a. click on start

  b. click Run, in the Run dialog box type devmgmt.msc

  c. in the Device Manager window, locate the CD/DVD drive and expand the drive, double-click the sub element to check if an error message or error code is listed.

  2 install the updated firmware for the drive and check if it helps. Link:

• Windows media player will not play my downloaded movies.

  Original title: windows media player will not play my downloaded movies, so I know very lil on computers! Please help me!

  I have LimeWire. I downloaded several movies and can't watch them. When I try, it automatically showed the windows media player, and then displays a message saying "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 looked for updates, perhaps thinking that I needed one, he says: there is no availiavle. I use the latest version of windows media player. any help would be greatly appreciated!

  It's really a simple question, easy to fix. But if you are really not that familiar with the computer, you may want to ask a friend who knows enough to help you.

  You can show it to your friend...
  What you need is to 'google' for a FREE video converter.
  Use the converter and changge movies in WMV file formats. (Sticking with the formats WMV, nothing else).
  Once the conversion is complete, you can play these movies in your Media Player.

  However, there is another alternative. Install a 3rd party media player called VLC. He plays any video fromats.
  Here is the download link:
  http://VLC-media-player.en.softonic.com/

  t-4-2

• Windows Media Player unable to play media files

  License migration

  I recently got a virus in my system, I had to have my computer cleaned up so I could get back to using my computer. In any case, in my library of music 11 windows media I get 'You need a license to play this content' and blah, blah, blah. And then they start talking about license migration, and they tell me that I have to download a new license, but when I try to get this 'NEW' license it is some type of "screw up / error" and I can not play my content without going through rubbish even every time without any result of corrective.
  Help!

  I recently got a virus in my system, I had to have my computer cleaned up so I could get back to using my computer. In any case, in my library of music 11 windows media I get 'You need a license to play this content' and blah, blah, blah. And then they start talking about license migration, and they tell me that I have to download a new license, but when I try to get this 'NEW' license it is some type of "screw up / error" and I can not play my content without going through rubbish even every time without any result of corrective.
  Help!

  ===============================
  What is the error message?

  The following items may be worth a visit:

  (925705) when you try to use Windows Media Player 11

  play a digital rights management (DRM) - protected

  Multimedia, media cannot play

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/925705

  (this article specifies that the issue you're dealing with)
  can be caused by reinstalling Windows)

  Windows Vista-

  Privacy statement for Windows Media Player 11
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/windowsvista/privacy.aspx

  Good luck...

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• I copied songs from laptop to the office using a jumpdrive/mp3 now windows media player won't play the

  I copied a bunch of songs in a jumpdrive/mp3 from my laptop, then copied them all to my office from the jumpdrive. Now windows media player won't play all the songs. I get the window that says that the file cannot be found, renamed, or deleted. I looked for the file type and think they are all mp3. How to play?

  I copied a bunch of songs in a jumpdrive/mp3 from my laptop, then copied them all to my office from the jumpdrive. Now windows media player won't play all the songs. I get the window that says that the file cannot be found, renamed, or deleted. I looked for the file type and think they are all mp3. How to play?

  =====================================
  It seems that you did not actually transfer files... did you
  check files on the jumpdrive to see if they would play?

  Might be interesting to try another.

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

• Windows media player is not playing the 3GP videos...

  I use original Windows7 family Basic. My help also Win7 hb. My windows media player is not playing the videos 3GP but Win my friend ' media player playing the same video. What is the problem with my WM player? It is to this day...

  Hello

  
  Videos in 3gp format cannot be played directly on Windows Media Player.
   
  You will need a codec to play the video file. A codec is a software to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or a video. Windows Media Player and other programs use the codec to play and create digital media files.
   
  Method 1:
   
  You can check the link to see the guidelines on the issue.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions
   
  Method 2:
   
  You can use the link and check if you get the necessary codec to download based on the file type, you are trying to read.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx
  
  Method 3:
   
  You can also use your favorite search engine to download and install a codec based on the file type, you must use.
   
  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.
   
  Hope the information is useful.

• Windows Media Player won't play the .zip files. How to see or play these files?

  Media Player

  Windows Media Player won't play the .zip files. How to see or play these files? I'm 67 and not tech savvy thanks for the help.

  Hello

  ZIP files are compressed, so you need to unzip and then play the content if the
  content is of type WMP files.

  Compress and uncompress files (zip files)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows7/compress-and-uncompress-files-ZIP-files

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Windows Media Player will only play a sound with no video .avi and .mov

  I started having a problem where the Windows Media Player will only play the audio portion of my .avi and .mov video files.

  These files were created by my FlipCam or my Sony Handycam.

  I never had problems until recently and think that it is due to some kind of Windows Update.

  Both my computer and my wife's computer had the same problem and we are both using Windows XP Home Edition.

  I apologize if this topic already on this forum.

  Thanks for any help and advice.

  CoDec = compressor decompressor.
  A program is used to compress the file. You then need to unpack the file to play, you need the codec used to compress the file to decompress it on your pc.
  You need DVD playing software installed to power the mpeg codec, or you can buy a codec to just run in media player.
  AVI is a wrapper and may well contain more than 800 different file types, it has 800 different codecs!  Thus, to read an avi file, you should know what codec was used to do and have that installed on your pc to read.
  DV.avi is made with the dv codec, divx.avi is made with the divx codec.
  Of course, that manufacturers make their codecs, you must make sure you have the latest being, to be able to read files made with it, so everything just because you downloaded the codec divx 12 months ago does not mean it will play files created with codecs of today!

  I hope this explains it is ok for you.

  It surprises me that you say that you have downloaded all the updates of altest, but are still running wmp9, where we are now on WMP11 for XP and 12 for win7.

  I would update my WMP version first.

  Here is a page that will tell you that the codecs are on your pc and who has access to WMP 11.
  http://www.myvideoproblems.com/tutorials/HowToFindCodecs.html

  Here is a page that will tell you how to know what codec was used to create the file that you are trying to watch and also if you have the right codec for it
  http://www.myvideoproblems.com/tutorials/AVIcodec.html

  It is generally accepted that the codec packs adding is a bad idea, so if you need a codec to read a certain file, google it's manufacturer and just install the one you need.

  I would work just on the pc at the same time when you found what the problem is, you can fix on the other 2.

  Need more help with this, just ask.

• Windows Media Player Version 11 plays in IE

  original title: Windows Media Player Version 11

  If set Windows Media Player as default player will

  play all 3 browsers IE, Firefox and Google Chrome?
  I have Windows Media Player 11 and after set it as a media player by default
  I deleted Quicktime (don't like it) but Windows Media player only
  plays in IE the other two browsers are proof of what a plug-in is needed
  to run QT...
  Thanks a lot for all the help...

  Hello

  Windows Media Player is the default player for Internet Explorer. If you are using other web browsers, you can install plug-ins appropriate.

  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.