Windows Media Player (and iTunes, for that matter) sometimes stops

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• my windows media player is VERY slow to start, sometimes stops working, will not play some videos

  When I run the program it opens but will not play a song sometimes longer than 15 minutes. Stops working and the screen will sometimes foggy transparent white - I can still see the player, but he has a white on fog. Today, that happen when you try to copy a cd. -just a regular old cdr.

  Show first frame of video and play a sound but video does not move. Windows vista-home premium-toshiba.

  I suggest that you try to reset the media library. Note firstly reset the library will make you lose all play counts and ratings too. Then, follow these steps:

  -Restart the PC.
  -Click Start, type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER. In Services, locate the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service. If its status is started, double-click on the service and click on stop.
  -Click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft in the search field and press ENTER. This folder opens in Windows Explorer.
  -In this file, rename the old Media Player like Media Player folder. If you do not see the folder, then it is probably hidden. Set Explorer to view the hidden files and folders and show protected system files.
  -Launch WMP, your library will have been reset and will be rebuilt. Check if the problem persists.

• I got new skins for windows media player and chose one, you click on apply skin and nothing happened! What should I do

  I got new skins for windows media player and chose one, you click on apply skin and nothing happened! What should I do? !!

  Hello

  1. where did you downloaded skin?

  I suggest to refer to this link and follow the steps on how to apply the skin to see if it helps.

  There is a link to Microsoft to download skins, you can try to download the skins from this link and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-how-Windows-Media-Player-looks-using-skins

  It will be useful.

• Windows media player vs. itunes question

  my family has products that are generic mp3 players (sony products) using windows media player and apple (iphone and ipad) products that need to use iTunes.

  what I really have two different copies of my music on my PC libraries to manage two types of devices?

  the player windows media allow for iPhone or iPad instead of iTunes?

  can you tell me any documentation or article which discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the two and provides recommendations on how to support the two players on the same PC?

  given a choice - if we are really to have two copies of the files - which I think we do but am not 100% sure - while would you - load Windows Media Player first and then import them into iTunes, or vice versa?

  I tried both, but it seems to mess up the representation of the library and search for music files.

  Is it possible to do so and have reasonable library for both products organisation?

  I should potentially rip my cd of in the two products separately, rather than do an import of the library from one to the other?

  any help or suggestion concerning best practices would be appreciated.

  Thank you.

  Barbara

  As long as you follow the MP3 format, there is no need to do a conversion. Both WMP and iTunes should be able to manage libraries of music very well, and you can point them both to the same places (no need to maintain two separate copies).

  As an alternative to iTunes, you can also use Winamp iPod support. To import the WMP library in Winamp (and keep it synchronized), you can use Windows Media Player Import plugin.

  Tim Baets
  http://www.BM-productions.TK

• Im trying to run a digital copy DVDs on windows media player and the dvd says I need an update of safety to run the dvd, how to take care of this?

  IM at the beginning of the loading of the dvd when you enter the code to download the digital copy and it says I need an update of security for windows media player I looked for a response but could not find what he wants, can someone tell me what I need to do?  I'll also be able to download film from my library to a pill once I get it transferred to my computer?

  Hello

   

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will try to help you in the matter of fixing.

  I suggest you to install pending Windows updates and check the issue.

  Follow the steps in the link below.

  Install the Windows updates in Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-Windows-updates

   

   

  Your response is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the information above to help you accordingly.

  In the future if you fall on any question relating to Windows, please do not hesitate to post your request here on Microsoft Community, we will be more than happy to help you.

   

• Can't my downloaded music to open in Windows Media Player and Make Playlists in Windows Media Player

  Up to what a few days ago, I could download music (mp3)... put them in files... so being able to move to Windows Media Player and create playlists. The songs are all had small blue and white MP3 icon.  It was great. Didn't matter if they come from youtube or has been downloaded sites and e-mail.

  I had a virus and just had the computer repaired and recharged.  Now all the mp3 files have the Red helmet icon and play on the music app.  I really don't like this app and would like to change back to the old icon mp3.  The computer has always had Windows 8 with the music app, but it never came in the image before. I know that Windows Media Player is not the best, but it worked great for what I had with my music.  It seems that I can't do playlists on the media player more... He goes to the application of music and play on xbox music.

  Please help me to recover from my years 50 era mp3. (I'm not a 'great' computer person, so I'd appreciate any help)

  Thank you very much...

  Paul

  Hi Paul,.
   
  The probable cause of this problem could be due to the 'Windows Media Player' is not defined as music player by default on your computer.
   
  In Windows 8, Windows Media Player is more the default program to open files of music such as MP3 files.  If you want to make sure Windows Media Player is the multimedia player by default as if it was in previous versions of Windows, please follow the methods in the links below.
   
  Choose the apps Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/choose-Programs-Windows-uses-default
   
  Getting started with Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/getting-started-with-Windows-Media-Player

  Hope this helps please reply for further assistance on this issue.

• Impossible to update of Windows Media Player and Microsoft Security Essentials and the error is "access denied error 80070005."

  Apparently an involuntary change of administrative privileges or permissions (Windows XP Pro, SP3) keeps me updated Media Player version 9 to 11 v. and updated virus Security Essentials definitions.
  For Media Player, wmsetup.log reports access denied error 80070005 and UpdSpAPI.log reports access denied for the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Settings\MP3Encoding\LowRate registry key. In regedt32, I'm blocked from display HKLM\...\MediaPlayer\Settings and below, and "are allowed to view the current permission settings, but... can make a change." Except that I can't. I can enter the change but get «...» Access is denied"trying to apply them. So this is the first problem that I need help.
  But of course it's more than a registry key and the subkeys, because MSE too is affected and will download but not install virus definitions. WindowsUpdate.log reports: failed to install with error 80070643.
  My user account (it's the only one!) is part of the Administrators group and all that I tried to verify administrative permissions is positive. This is a new issue. No virus/malware, according to MSE, Lavasoft Ad-Aware, MalWarebytes Anti-Malware.
   
  Original title: cannot update Media Player or Microsoft Security Essentials - access denied Erors

  Hello

  Question: Impossible to update Windows Media Player

  Run the Fixit and see if it helps.

  Difficulty video Windows Media Player and other media or from library (Fixit)

  Problem: cannot install Microsoft Security Essentials

  Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.

  I can't install Microsoft Security Essentials

  Hope this information helps.

• Windows Live Movie Maker cannot read a particular DVD title while Windows Media Player and VLC can.

  I use WL Movie maker to convert DVD titles/chapters/files .vob in a readable WMV format for consumption on my Windows Phone for later viewing. The DVD is open and has no right of use of media and every other title/chapter on the disk except for this one, I've converted using Movie Maker.

  Windows Media player and VLC Media player can read without problem. Can I also hidden the specific section (and high school) with Divx Plus Converter in Divx format, but Movie Maker can not identify/read the article and simply extract 14-minute shows with nothing in it, even though it has about 25 minutes. Video player can read more about the chapter that is the second vob related file in the section.

  I feel it is a problem with Movie Maker and its algorithms have encountered a scenario where he lost his mind, because I have to kill the Movie Maker, because never happens to expire.

  Is this something where I can send a copy of the image to MS to get trying to fix an error reported to Microsoft Connect, or this there something I can try locally?

  advTHANKSance

  William Wegerson (www.OmegaCoder.Com)

  I use WL Movie maker to convert DVD titles/chapters/files .vob in a readable WMV format for consumption on my Windows Phone for later viewing. The DVD is open and has no right of use of media and every other title/chapter on the disk except for this one, I've converted using Movie Maker.

  Windows Media player and VLC Media player can read without problem. Can I also hidden the specific section (and high school) with Divx Plus Converter in Divx format, but Movie Maker can not identify/read the article and simply extract 14-minute shows with nothing in it, even though it has about 25 minutes. Video player can read more about the chapter that is the second vob related file in the section.

  I feel it is a problem with Movie Maker and its algorithms have encountered a scenario where he lost his mind, because I have to kill the Movie Maker, because never happens to expire.

  Is this something where I can send a copy of the image to MS to get trying to fix an error reported to Microsoft Connect, or this there something I can try locally?

  advTHANKSance

  William Wegerson (www.OmegaCoder.Com)

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  Format Factory free software may be worth trying to convert the VOB to WMV file.

  Update... There is a small chance that WLMM accepts your. VOB file if you rename
  it to MI/GAL.

  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 to iTunes problems.

  I downloaded iTunes last week and was able to download about 1/2 of my music library from Windows Media Player to iTunes.  When I try to download albums or songs I get the following message: "one or more of the songs you add to iTunes, including (song title) are in format WMA."  iTunes will automatically convert to AAC format so that they can be added to your iTunes library. "There are two option boxes:"convert"&"jump ".  As soon as I hit convert, I get an error message saying that there is a problem with the iTunes and Windows program it stops.  If I type 'jump', nothing happens.  Any suggestions?  I already deleted and reinstalled iTunes.

  I am also unable to download directly from a CD.  When I put the CD in I can get it appears on my screen of iTunes, but as soon as I go to import it into my iTunes library, I get the same message telling me that "iTunes has stopped working.  A problem caused the blocking of the program works correctly.  Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. "So far I never got any notification of a solution.

  Hello

  I suggest you to uninstall all apple programs such as (Quick time, etc.) which are present in the system and install it and see if the problem is resolved.

  ITunes: How to convert a song to a different file format

  http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT1550
   iTunes: about the add to library functions, import and conversion

  http://support.Apple.com/kb/ht1347

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• all my icons are transformed into icons of windows media player and every time I click on something it goes on the windows media player and it won't let me on im on right now mozilla mozilla

  Basically all my desktop icons are windows media player format whenever I click on the icons, it brings me in windows media player and it's getting really annoying. I tried scanning my computer with Microsoft Security databases, but it takes to long it been like that for a few days now. Just, I want a quick answer and want it fixed.
  I have a dell laptop with windows 7
  Help, please

  It won't let me on the system restore to just on windows media player
  to be honest, I think I should just get a new computer

  This tutorial can safe you hundreds of $.

  Restore file associations

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

  Scroll down to exe - executable application files.
  Click on the exe

  Follow the instructions from #1 to #6 in the upper part.

  Scroll to lnk - shortcut link (LNK) files.
  Click on lnk

  Follow the instructions from #1 to #6 in the upper part.

• How can I synchronize between windows media player and my IPad

  Hello

  can you please help?

  How can I sync my music from windows Media Player on my IPad.

  My IPad is the first redeemed Apple.

  In the media, played on the screen it says add device then sync I added what I wanted the playlist, but nothing happens, can anyone help me please?

  as I am not very good with technical terms, can make you it as simple as possible.

  Thank you

  Hello

  can you please help?

  How can I sync my music from windows Media Player on my IPad.

  My IPad is the first redeemed Apple.

  In the media, played on the screen it says add device then sync I added what I wanted the playlist, but nothing happens, can anyone help me please?

  as I am not very good with technical terms, can make you it as simple as possible.

  Thank you

  You can add the music you from Windows Media Player to iTunes all you have to do is go to menu-> add the file-> and look for the music.

• Unable to open Windows media player and window media center

  Title: window media player and window media of origin Center cant function.

  I have buy new laptop asus A42J with windows original last year... the 1st time my window media player n media center window works exactly... since I never open it for a long time... it can not open it now... When I try to open the media player, nothing happens and when I try to open Media Center it say Center of media has stop working... anyone know how to fix this?

  You can download the latest version of media player here and try if it works...

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-Media-Player-12

  or

  You can try this procedure to restore your windows media player.

  (1) Perform SFC first. Follow the link on how to make SFC (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833)

  (2) turn on / off Windows Media Player again.

  a. go to start and in the search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.

  b. click on the "Turn Windows features on or off".

  c. check the "media features.

  d. restart the computer.

  You can also try restore (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/system-restore) your computer to the final point where windows media player worked.

  Or you can use the previous versions of windows media player that comes from restore points or windows backup.

  Or you can try to run 'Fixit '.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/

• Document from Windows Media Player AND MS Windows open on the same screen

  Hello.

  I'm doing a very long media (recorded voice) transcript of court recorded on Windows Media Player in a document typed on MS Word (using Windows XP).

  I would like to know if it is possible to have Windows Media Player and my document strikes MS Word open on the SAME screen.  I am currently switch between two programs using my bottom toolbar.  It is extremely time consuming and not very well.  Ideally, I would like to open my Windows Media Player, in a small screen on the right upper side of my MS Word document.  This would allow me to work out of the same screen without having to click will result in my bottom toolbar to switch between these programs.  I'm sure that I explained properly :-).  ANY help, suggestions and advice will be highly appreciated.

  Kind regards

  AJS

  You should be able to do it by opening the two programs, then right click on the taskbar and selecting "Tile Windows vertically".  Just make sure that they are only two open programs.

  This screenshot shows WMP and WordPad, because I do not have Word installed, but it should work exactly the same thing:

  

• All of a sudden my pictures folders are now all show in Windows Media Player and I can't open each photo in full screen, but only in the video display mode.

  All of a sudden my pictures folders are now all show in Windows Media Player and I can't open each photo in full screen, but only in the video display mode.   When I go to my pictures and choose view as thumbnails, that's fine, but when I click on the individual photo, it shows on the screen no video not in mode full screen and I can't move the photo to the photo without closing the video screen.  How can I get my pictures on Windows Media Player?

  This problem has now been resolved.  I went in my computer > tools > Folder Options > file Type, select the type of file and clicked on advanced then > change and changed back to Windows Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows Media Player.  I had the idea of a response posted on this forum about a different issue, but who pointed me in the right direction.

• I am trying to sync my ipod with my windows media player and when I connect my ipod windows media play is not read. How can I sync my ipod with windows media player?

  I am trying to sync my ipod with my windows media player and when I connect my ipod windows media play is not read. How can I sync my ipod with windows media player?

  Hello

  Your MP3 player should have 2 settings - MSC that should allow the player to be used as a
  external drive and PSG that is the parameter to use to sync with WMP11. Remove the MP3
  and restart the computer. Change the MP3 in MTP mode - it power off and plug it in.

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.