Windows Media player 12 will not play .avi files

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  Hi RonMcCulloch,

  ·         You receive an error message or error code?

  ·         What is the type of file you are trying to play?

  ·         The DVD I get recognized by the computer?

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  In the meantime, you can try to reduce hardware acceleration, and see if it resolves the problem. (Only if your video card supports hardware acceleration)

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  b. click on settings Advanced , the Troubleshooting tab and then click change settings.

  c. move the hardware acceleration slider toward none to reduce or turn off video hardware acceleration.

  d. click OKand then click restart now.

  Let us know if it helps.

• Windows Media Player 12 will not play or burn music CDs!

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  When the machine is connected to the internet, by clicking on a video link MP4 in any HTML page served by the local IIS server results in Windows Media Player opening and playing the video in its own window.  However, when the Ethernet cable is unplugged, by clicking on the same results of video link MP4 in Windows Media Player by opening its own window, and then display this error message:

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  I would like to make use of Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player with this IIS server that serves the MP4 videos rather than using VLC player.

  Thank you

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  I finally found the answer to my problem:

  When they are disconnected from the internet, mysteriously, Windows Media Player 12 requires that you check a checkbox in tools > Options... > zone settings tab player called "Internet connection (ignore the other commands).  Once this box is checked and the settings saved on APPLY, then Windows Media Player 12 will play videos served by the local IIS server on the same machine, while disconnected from the Internet.

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  Original title: the Windows media player 12 is damn wrong. Need help.

  Hello

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

  I suggest to follow the steps provided and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Try to run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter:

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

  Method 2: Troubleshooting to launch Windows Media Player library.

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

   

  Method 3: If the problem persists then clear database of Windows Media Player. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.

  b. for Windows 7: click Start, run, %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then click on OK.

  c. Select all 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.

  d. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

   

  Method 4: If the problem persists, try to disable and enable Media Player and check.

  Step 1: turn off Windows Media Player:
  a. go initially and in search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.
  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  c. find multimedia and uncheck Windows Media Player.
  d. restart the computer.
   
  Step 2: Enable the Windows Media Player:
  a. go initially and in 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.

  For more information, see the article:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

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  Hello

  my windows media player doesn't just play everything that carries the mp4 extension, it keeps 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. »

  If I rename the extension to any other extension m4v for example, videos play normally, but if I change it back to mp4 it gives the error message

  someone knows the solution for this problem

  Thank you

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  Nevermind, I solved it by myself already

  Thank you

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  Hi vett82ce, 

  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.

  You can check the link to see the guidelines on the issue below:

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

  You can use the link provided below and check if you get the necessary codec to download depending on the type of file, you try to play.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  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.

  Kind regards

  Gaurav Prakash - Microsoft Support
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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  Hello
   

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  I'm guessing that you need a certain codec to play the
  files (possibly of DivX or Xvid) and the following free
  codec pack may be worth a try:

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

  Windows Vista Codec Package (100% free)
  http://Shark007.NET/vistacodecpackage.html

  Windows Vista Vista Codec Package
  http://www.MajorGeeks.com/download.php?Det=5326

  Good luck...

  Word to the wise... Make sure that you download...
  files under copyright can lead to legal problems. For example...
  movies, music, games, etc. that you would normally
  have to buy retail.

• Windows Media Player 11 will not play DVD

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  I was wondering... you are totally unable to download the file
  on your hard drive? Or... you can download the file to your hard drive
  by car, but simply cannot display it?

  If you right click the executable for Windows Media Player and
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  Windows 95, chosen for Compatibility Mode? If_Yes_try
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  It might be the next thread deals with the same issue...
  a few ideas:

  Problem of downloading a digital film; button on the web page
  The security component upgrade does not work
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/da05c4f4-0e90-4BAE-992b-238b7cc3f507

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  The project with photos and music. None of the effects or transitions. Project play 100% in movie maker after completion. Said created sucessful and raises questions to save on another cd. Plays correctly in computer with media player, but does not play in any dvd player.

  ========================================
  You have posted in a forum of WinXP, so I think that you are running
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  The project must be saved in a folder on your hard drive
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  Next /.
  Enter a name and a location.
  Next /.
  ICT... "Best quality for my computer.
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  To save a DV - AVI movie file...
  (and other options)
  Type of... CTRL + P (or go to...) File / save movie file)
  to open the wizard movie recording.
  Choose... My computer.
  Next /.
  Enter a name and a location.
  Next /.
  Show more choices.
  Other parameters.
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  Next /.
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  Finishing...

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  Now to create the DVD...

  The following freeware can be worth a try:

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

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  Burn any Format video DVD PC
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  The title button left click Add and navigate to your
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  You can have by selecting one and then use
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  Left click on the button create DVD / OK / Yes / Yes.

  Please wait while the DVD is created.

  When the text "Completed successfully" is displayed you
  DVD Flick can close. Now you can eject your DVD
  and play in your DVD player.

  At some point you might want to buy more
  Advanced Cyberlink, Nero, Roxio, software
  Ulead, etc... but at least it is a start.

  Good luck.

  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 *.

• Windows Media Player 11 is not play videos from my camera

  I have problems with my Windows Media Player 11. It does not correctly play my videos from my camera. I can hear the sound but nothing appears. I hear the sound but no video. There is no error message. I can play in Quick Time, but not on Windows Media Player.

  If the video file extension .mov...
  Windows Media Player is not natively compatible.

  The 3ivx decoder is supposed to enable WMP to
  play Apple's QuickTime .mov files...

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

  decoder 3ivx (not freeware)
  http://www.3ivx.com/download/
  (Windows 2000 - XP - Vista)

  3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.2 Decoder (not freeware)
  http://store.3ivx.com/3ivxStore/product_details.php?ID=11
  (Windows 2000 - XP - Vista)

  The components of the 3ivx decoder read
  most MP4, M4A, 3GP, MOV and AVI files
  with Audio MPEG-4 video and MPEG-4 AAC

  Also... the following freeware players can play QuickTime .mov files.

  Apple QuickTime
  http://www.Apple.com/QuickTime/Download/

  QuickTime Alternative
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  Media Player Classic
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
  (just unzip and run it... (no installation required)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MPC-HC.sourceforge.NET/

  If you want to install a pack of codecs... one of the following
  may be worth a try:

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

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  Media Player Codec Pack
  http://www.mediaplayercodecpack.com/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Windows 7 Codec Pack
  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-7-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10965840.html
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Info on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Good luck...