Windows Media Player cannot find the file. 'If you try to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'.

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• Error: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'

  Original title: laptop won't read the music files stored on external hard drive

  I have an old Compaq laptop Windows XP, so it was out of memory I transferred everything on a Portable Seagate (500 GB) hard drive and started to access it. It's worked well for over a year, but lately, began to stop playing my music files. Absolutely everything on the hard drive opens, however, images, files and folders, but when I go into Windows Media Player, it pops up with this error message:

  Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.
  I have not modified parameters or anything that moved. I used to be just able to restart the laptop, or disconnect and reconnect the hard drive and it works again, but now it or not will be not at all, or it will cut off half way through a song and then not to play anything more.
  I can't find any support for this problem because the phone reads that the hard drive is there, and everything else works. Only the music doesn't. I tried to play music on a connected USB and it works fine. I'm so confused!
  Hi lkm0293,
   
  Here are some articles that you might find useful:

  Windows Media Player Error Message help

   

  Error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: "Cannot open file."

• Recently I have not been able to burn a CD with Windows Media Player: I get an error message: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file."

  Hello

  I recently haven't been able to burn a CD with Windows Media Player (he worked last week, but not now). I get an error message "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. The link between the library item and its digital media file associated with may be broken. "Try to fix the link or delete the item. There is a web help option which says that to fix a link, you click on the blue icon next to the item, then click "Browse this article. But the only icon I see is a little blue triangle next to individual songs in the library pane or list, there is no icon next to the name of the playlist. Although the click with the right button on the blue triangle gives me a few options, "Browse this point" is not one of them. Does anyone have any ideas what is wrong and how can I sort it please!

  Rick

  original title: burning a CD problems

  Hello

  
  (1) what version of Windows Media Player do you use?
  (2) what is the model of your CD burner?
  (3) you have the latest drivers for the CD burner?
  (4) what type of file you are trying to burn?
  (5) you receive error codes?
  (6) what version of the operating system is installed on the computer?
  (7) we get to a particular file?
   
  
  Method 1: You can try to update the drivers of your CD burner visit the manufactures Web site.
   
  Method 2: You can try to remove the CD, and then insert another CD and try to burn another file and check if the problem persists.
  
  Method 3: You can also check out the link below:

  Windows Help and procedures: burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions

  I hope this information helps!

• Unable to play the song or burning CDs in windows media player 11 error message: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file.

  Original title: the windows media player 11

  I have the media player 11 and my operating system is XP Home Edition, but for some reason, when I try to play a song or burn it to a CD, this is the error message I get.  Can someone help me with this?

  Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. reason for which each song I ever download from the internet is going to play is no longer...

  Thank you.

  Hi NancyCamper,

  ·         Have you made changes on the computer?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the article.

  Resources for the resolution of problems in Windows Media Player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/843509

  Method 2: Perform a clean boot to see if there is a conflict of software like the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.

• Error: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you are trying to play, burn, or synchronize, an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'

  Original title: I'm trying to burn a CD and a message keeps coming up saying that Windows Media Player cannot find the file.

  I have Windows XP. I am trying to burn a CD and a message keeps coming up saying: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file.  If you are trying to play, burn, or synchronize, an elements that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renaed, or deleted.  I clicked on opations, checked all the network boxes and everything that has been proposed. "My error code is C00D001A.  System cannot find the file specified should I upgrade or find another version of the Windows Media or what.  It's very annoying.  Thanks in advance.

  Hi reginawilson,
   
  Here are some articles that you might find useful:
  Windows Media Player Error Message help
   
  Error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: "Cannot open file."

• Error - Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.

  Original title: my Media Player will not play the majority of my music files.
   
  Here's what he said
  "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. »

  There has been NO change to my other computer from so NY to AZ I have an internal but also external hard drive and I have so many files that I don't have the disks more and I don't want to lose them.  Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

  Hi David,

  What version of Windows Media Player do you use?

  If you use Windows Media Player 11, you can follow the steps in this link & check if the problem persists.

  You cannot view, add, or delete items in the library of Windows Media Player 11

  
  Reference: error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: 'Cannot open file'

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• Windows media player cannot find the file...

  After I burn a cd, and then try to play on the same pc that was used to burn, I get this message.

  "windows media player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. »

  In Media Player, the cd track pop-up as a reading list, but theree is an error next to the track and it reads as stated above.

  A similar message is displayed when you try to play with other software media, such as Real Player or media player.

  The cd will not play in the CD-ROM drive or the reader of Scripture.

  However, the cd will play in my dvd player, truck and laptop.

  I tried to run hard, and got this report, you have encountered the error C00D1197 and also reported Original error Code 80070003

  You can try to remove the drive in Device Manager (Control Panel - System - hardware - Device Manager). Then restart the PC to let it reinstall. If this does not help, a firmware update may be necessary.

• Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.

  Lately I get the following message if poster every time that someone sends me an email with an attachment. I use to be able to display up to a few weeks before. the message is - Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.

  Does anyone have an idea on how I can display these attachments?

  Thanks for your help.

  Hi fredleon,

  · What is the email client or webmail you are using?

  · What is the attachment file extension?

  · How do you open the attachment?

  · Is it by double-clicking or you choose open with option.

  a. save the attachment to the office,

  b. right-click on the file and select open with the option to open the attachment according to their file extension.

  Example: If the .docx file extension, then it is word document or .pdf, it's Adobe.

  You can get the extension of a file by right clicking on the file and go to properties

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

• When I was burning blank CD in Windows Media Player, I received this error "Windows Media Player cannot find the file."

  When I burn my blank cd in windows media player, that he was just came.

  Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. And I click on help, then said: error cood1197

  original title: How can I fix the error cood1197

  Hello

  Did you change your computer?

  I suggest you check out the link and check (which also applies to windows vista).

  Windows Media Player C00D1197 error

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D1197

  I also suggest you to see link and check.

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

• Windows Media Player cannot burn CD - R music. Worked fine until today. C00D10BA received error message. Windows media player cannot find the file. He said to repair or remove a link.

  Can't burn music CD - R. Worked fine until today. C00D10BA received error message. Windows media player cannot find the file. He said to repair or remove a link.  What is an easy way to find and fix this? I know little about the links and need a simple way to fix... Thank you!

  Hello

  You got the C00D10BA error message when you use Windows Media Player. The following information
  might help you solve the problem.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5260&ID=C00D10BA&ContextId=89&OriginalID=C00D10BA

  Don't forget to click on the four " + " to see more help.

  Support for Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/7763

  I hope this helps.

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• I get the message Windows Media Player: "windows media Player cannot find the file.

  I get the message Windows Media Player: "windows media Player cannot find the file. The link between the library item and its digital media file associated with may be broken. To solve the problem, try to fix the link or delete the library item. "When I try to record several songs. I can play the songs so I don't know what link is broken. The problem started after I tried to play a CD using Nero Essentials. I have since uninstalled Nero from my computer but I still have the error message and can not burn a CD.

  Hello

  Step 1: Change the media files are automatically added to the library when played.

  (a) click the arrow below the Library tab, click More Options, and then click the Player tab.

  (b) to prevent media files on your computer or the Internet to be added to your library when you play, delete media files add to library when played check box.

  Step 2: Also rebuild the database of windows media player.

  Follow the steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718

  See also http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5260&id=C00D10BA&contextid=89&originalid=C00D10BA

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• Windows media player cannot find the wmv file

  Windows media player cannot find the wmv file when it is attached to the email, but can't once downloaded to the desktop

  See if the steps described in this discussion help http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=7806298&postcount=3 Steve Hebert - MVP Microsoft, Internet Explorer

• Cannot retrieve the songs to a cd error "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. »

  Oriiginal title: can not extract the songs from a cd

  I have problems ripping the songs from a cd in my windows media player library. Whenever I click "Rip CD" this message "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. "How can I fix it?

  Hi littleprincess54,

  (1) have you checked with diffΘrents CDs?

  (2) since when are you facing this problem?

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player settings and check if that makes a difference

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Method 2: Change the location of Rip. see the steps mentioned in the link

  To change rip settings in the Options dialog box

  Method 3: You can follow the steps mentioned in the link below that relates to a similar question

  Windows Media Player error C00D1197

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/C00D1197

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• Cannot manage libraries. Cannot retrieve CD using Windows Media Player 12, error '"Windows Media Player cannot find the file'

  Original title: WMP 12 won't fill the library, allow me to manage the libraries, or it is for me to rip music

  WMP 12 is unable to find my music files; When I select > Union > manage libraries > music (or any other library), nothing happens. If I try to extract a new music CD WMP will not let me select a location to store the file torn; If a test of tear, anyway, I get an error message saying WMP "Windows Media Player cannot find the file.

  Through the windows, I can see my music library and that it complements filled with many good things and play music that is then added to the library WMP one track at a time. But that bat rather point to WMP.

  I have added and deleted folders from the libraries of music, I used different hard drives, I used the store to library WMP and I installed and uninstalled and reinstalled WMP three times, I tried using WMP with and without Windows Media Center. Nothing helps. Any ideas?

  Hi Watford CVS,

  Try to enable and disable Windows Media Player and check the result.
  Step 1: Disable Windows Media Player
  a. Click Start, type optionalfeatures and press to enter.
  b. in the list of objects, expand multimedia functions.
  c. uncheck Windows Media Player and click ok.
  d. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.

  Step 2: Turn on Windows Media Player
  a. Click Start, type optionalfeatures and press to enter.
  b. in the list of objects, expand multimedia functions.
  c. place a check on Windows Media Player, and then click ok.
  d. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.
  e. check if the problem persists.

  See Or turn off Windows features turn on

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• Failed to retrieve CD - "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. ..."

  original title: rip for Media Player problem.

  My media player won't let me RIP cd in my library. When I try it gives me a box that says "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. "I thought that the solution may have something to do with me going in the rip settings > more options > and hit"change"under"rip music to this location", because the box under where I am assuming that the location will has nothing in it, but when I click on it it does nothing.

  Hello

  During the extraction process, the Media Player makes a copy of each song, stores it on your hard drive as a file Windows Media Audio (WMA) or MP3 compressed and then add it to your library. Check in the library, if the files are present.

  See the link provided:

  Extract music from a CD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/rip-music-from-a-CD

  See also:

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

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-ripping-music

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  Let us know if that helps.