Windows Media Player 12 couldn't play .wma and .wmv files

Hello

I use Windows 7 (x 64) now, but I have a problem with Windows Media Player (Version 12.0.7100.0) when he could not play all files in .wma or .wmv format.
It's so funny with me.

What could I do now?

Thank you
Anthony Nguyen

Hello Anthony,.

To resolve this problem, use the tool (SFC.exe) System File Checker.  To do this, follow these steps:

1. open an elevated command prompt. To do this, clickStart, click principally made programs, accessories, 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.

2. 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.

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