Windows Media Player-can not read audio files

Situation of Media Player Codec XPsp3!

I'm having a terrible time with the opening of the files and exts. in the media. I get the error that I don't have the appropriate codecs, but these files are very common (IE; Download mp3 multimedia guide) I click on more information to my problem but was sent on a wild goose chase it seems! Any suggestions? ANY help is appreciated... Even soothing words!  Thanks in advance (I HOPE?)

It is with Windows Media Player? What version?

What has the * exact * error message text shows that WMP? If you have any codec pack (such as K-Lite), I suggest that you uninstall these once again.

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