Windows media player cannot play the file because a network error occurred

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• Error to connect to the webcast - Windows Media Player cannot play the file because a network error occurred. The server may not be available.

  Original title - PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER

  I tried to view a technical presentation online and this is the error I received; -what it means and how can I fix it?

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file because a network error occurred. The server may not be available. Check that you are connected to the network and that your proxy settings are correct.

  Hi NinaOwens,

  
  1. are you able to view the same content from a different computer?
  2. you get the error only with a particular file or with the majority of them?
  3. during how long have you had this problem?
  4. did you sons of recent change the computer?

  You can see the links below and check if the proxy settings are correctly performed. Also you can check the other links to verify network connections-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-proxy-settings-in-Internet-Explorer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-Internet-connection-problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-connection-problems

   

  I hope this helps.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device.

  Original title: Media Player

  I tried to play my music in media player and they will not play. The tab that appears says "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it may not work properly. Also, I can not play music in the window, that I downloaded everything. If anyone has an answer I would appreciate the help. Thank you

  Hi MikeMcKayXE,

  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: Quit other programs that may be using your sound device, and then try to play the file again.

  Method 2: Install an updated driver.

  Step 1: Firstly uninstall the audio from the device manager driver and Add / Remove Programs

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. to the title sound, video and games controller, check the sound card that is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card, and then click Uninstall driver.

  Step 2: To see if an updated driver is available, use Windows Update or access the sound device manufacturer's Web site.

  Follow these steps to do the same thing:

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. the title sound, the video controller and games, make sure that the sound card is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card and then click Update driver to install the latest version of the driver.

  e. visit the sound card manufacturer's Web site to determine if a newer version of the driver is available for download.

  Method 3: If you have multiple audio devices installed on your computer, try to use another. The selected audio device might not support Secure Audio Path (SAP).

  You can see the following article for more information:

  Resolution of the problems of reading in the Windows Media Player for Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317

  Let us know if that helps.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. It might not be a sound device installed on your computer

  Original title: speaker FOR desktop

  In the deskstop I connected an external speaker INTEX WITH power SUPPLY via USB and pins with audio jack.    The device is installed REALTek.   When I play songs or video, he said: -.

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. "It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it might is not working properly.

  How to solve this problem.

  Hello

  I realize has the inconvenience that you are having with your speakers that you get an error message while playing the songs. I will certainly help you to question.

  I would like to know some information:

  1. Have you tried to plug any other speakers or headphones?

  2. You did changes to the hardware/software before this problem?

  3. Have you tried using these speakers with another PC?

  Also, I suggest you refer to the suggestion of Pinaki reducing replied on June 20, 2014 from the link below:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/Windows-Media-Player-cannot-play-the-file-because/7faf6bdb-6a4e-4B5B-b5a9-2119907d953e

  Hope this information helps.

  Thank you to provide us with the information to look for more on this subject and to better understand the issue and we will be happy to offer our help.

  Please get back to us with an update on the issue, we will be happy to help you.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer

  can help me is it you pls with this.i am unable to find.where can I download codec windows media player video

  There are many video codecs out there. What is the suffix (.xxx) on the video you are trying to play?

• Impossible to play a video file, error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer.

  I am unable to play the video file and get the error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer."

  Can someone help me how to solve this problem. Thank you

  I am unable to play the video file and get the error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer."

  Can someone help me how to solve this problem. Thank you

  May be that the video file format is not compatible with Windows Media Player.

  Options: -.

  1] download and install VLC Player. It's free and supports file formats more than WMP.

  2] download and install the codecs

  Personally, I prefer VLC Player-if you have that then not need to download and install the codec of any third party.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because of a problem with the network or firewall settings.

  Windows media player cannot play the file because a prblem with the network or firewall settings, you can help me solve this problem?

  original title: windows media player

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  2. do you get this error when you try to play a specific file or all files?

  Follow these methods.
  
  Method 1: Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter

  Method 2: I suggest that you disable Antivirus software and firewall temporarily and check.
  Disable the antivirus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software Tour

  Enable or disable Windows Firewall
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  Note: Firewall and antivirus to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats.  In most cases, you should not disable it.  If you have to disable it temporarily, you should reactivate as soon as you are finished.  If you are connected to the Internet or a network while the firewall and anti-virus are disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  
  Method 3: try to change the proxy settings.

  a. open Windows Media Player, press the Alt key to bring up the file menu.

  b. click on the Tools menu and select Options. Click the network tab.

  c. Select a Protocol (HTTP and RSTP), click Configure , and then select Autodetect proxy settings or use proxy settings of the Web browser (available for HTTP protocol only). Do this for each protocol.

• Error Windows Media Player cannot play the file because "it might not be a sound device installed on your computer.

  Original title: Media Player

  THE FOLLOWING IS a MESSAGE I GET WHEN TRYING TO DOWNLOAD FILES: "Windows Media Player cannot play this file because there is a problem with the audio device.  "It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it might is not working properly.  What "audio device" are talking about?

  Hello

  1. do you get an error with this error code?

  2 have you installed multiple audio devices on your computer?

  3. what version of Media Player do you use?

  4. were you able to play the files using Media Player without any problem before?

  5 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  Audio device is the part that allows sound from the computer. If the appliance is used or if the drivers are corrupt, then you can get the error message.

  I suggest you go through the steps and check.

  Method 1:

  Quit other programs that may be using your sound device, and then try to play the file again.

  Method 2: Install an updated driver.

  Step 1: Firstly uninstall the audio driver from Device Manager and add or remove programs

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. to the title sound, video and games controller, check the sound card that is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card and then click on uninstall the driver.

  Step 2: To see if an updated driver is available, use Windows Update or access the sound device manufacturer's Web site.

  Follow these steps to do the same thing:

  a. click Startand then click Control Panel.

  b. click Systemand click on the hardware tab, then click Device Manager.

  c. the title sound, the video controller and games, make sure that the sound card is listed.

  d. right click on the sound card and then click Update driver to install the latest version of the driver.

  e. visit the sound card manufacturer's Web site to determine if a newer version of the driver is available for download.

  Method 3:

  If you have multiple audio devices installed on your computer, try to use another. The selected audio device might not support Secure Audio Path (SAP).

  Additional reference on:

  Resolution of the problems of reading in the Windows Media Player for Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306317/

  Hope this helps and keep us informed if you need help.

• Media Player will not work "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer."

  I currently have Windows 8.  However, when I try to play a seminar online on the internet, I get the following message is displayed:

  Windows Media Player can not play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer.

  Can someone point me in the right direction to solve this problem?

  Please and thank you!

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community forums.

  I understand that you are not able to play a Webinar on the windows computer using Windows Media Player 8.

  I would be grateful if you can provide us with the following information to help us better understand the issue.

  1 you get an error code or the name of the codec to install?

  2. are you able to play other files with Windows media player?

  3. What are the file format of the multimedia files that you are not able to play using Windows media player?

  4. are you referring to the video file saved using Webinar?

  This problem is caused if the file format is not supported by windows media player.

  Codec compresses or decompresses media files. Windows media player uses codecs to play and create media files.

  See the link below for the types of files supported by windows media player.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992?WA=wsignin1.0

  You can also refer to a link to find out what codecs are installed on your computer.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/codecs-frequently-asked-questions#codecs-frequently-asked-questions=Windows-8

  Additional information:

  See the link below if you receive a playback audio codec error but video does not play when you play files multimedia in Windows Media player 11, as shown in the link also applies to Windows Media player 12.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, we will be happy to help you.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer. How can I correct this situation?

  It recently advised me to switch to Firefox.

  Hello

  Please find the supprotURL:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  Windows 7 and WMP 12 don't play many types of files in the box, you need additional configuration. :(

  Attention if you got this message to a folder ".wmv", which should impose no extra codec (coder-decoder), this type of codec will probably install viruses on your computer. You can see the file extension in Windows Explorer or in the name of the file if you have configured via the "Tools |" Folder options | View menu"to do so, or in the Details view, the 'Type' column should display something like"File WMV", or in this case,"the Windows Media audio/video file.

  If it's a real file, for example a Flash (".flv"), ".mkv" file or a DVD Blu - Ray, you have to play on a third party such as VLC Player, or download the appropriate codec. There are a bunch of them packed in a secure facility on shark007 (dot) net and the Blu - Ray, probably your computer comes with a DVD playing software that should do the trick, although the codec that comes with it is not compatible with WMP.

• Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer

  How to make the necessary corrections?

  This is the error message that I keep getting when I try to view a previously recorded Webinar
  Windows "Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer"
  How can I fix it? Help, please!

  Thanks for the link, but I don't want to become
  a member of this site in order to view the video.

  No guarantee... but it may be worth trying to
  Download and install 'one' of the following codec
  Packs.

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

  Windows 7 - create a Restore Point
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-restore-point

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  Windows 7 Codec Pack
  http://www.windows7codecs.com/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  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)

  Win7codecs
  http://www.MajorGeeks.com/Win7codecs_d5959.html
  (Windows - author all: Shark007)

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

  Good luck...

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file

  I get the following message appears when you try to listen to a streaming radio station live online.

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. A network firewall might prevent the player to open the file by using the UDP transport protocol. If you typed a URL in the open URL dialog box, try using a different transport protocol (for example, "http:").

  I can listen to other stations, but not this one.  Before about 2 weeks ago, I had no problem getting the live stream.  Has been no change on my computer.  URL is: http://www.wlpv1079online.com/Live%20Streaming%20Page.htm

  Hi Kathy,

  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?
  2. which web browser is installed on the computer?
  3. What is the accurate and complete error message you get?

  Method 1
  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  Windows Media Player Error Message help
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5145&ID=C00D11B6&ContextId=70&OriginalID=C00D2EF9

  Method 2
  If the problem is with a particular station, then I suggest you to contact the support of the radio station.

  Method 3
  I suggest you to disable the firewall and see if the problem still occurs.

  Enable or disable Windows Firewall
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  Note: Make sure that you enable the firewall after troubleshooting is completed.

• Cannot read DVDs, error: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer

  DVD playback problem started today.  SE message: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is installed on your computer ot.  I have not had this problem before.

  Hi RosemaryHanna,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!

  I understand that you are unable to read the DVD. I will try to help you with this question.

  (1) did you make any changes before the show?

  (2) the video works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?

  Method 1: Solve the video issues in Windows Media Player and other media or library

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/?WA=wsignin1.0

  Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below

  Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331

  Note: The use of 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.

  Let us know the status of the issue. I will be happy to provide you with the additional options that you can use to get the problem resolved.

• Windows media player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world.

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "I'm getting it on all the DVD and video files now. Have downloaded new codacs did not help. Have you tried the fix auto, has not helped. Tried to download Media Player 11 but keep getting redirected to the checkout page. I have a valid version of windows Vista 32-bit.

  original title: windows media player

  The following article might be worth a visit.

  Windows Vista - change DVD region
  http://grok.LSU.edu/article.aspx?articleid=2334

  Please be aware that when you used all permits
  changes (5 max) region... it will stay on the last region.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.

  Windows media player dvd region

  After you apply an update to the media player, I now get the error message

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. »

  natuarally ive checked the area defined for the reader and even tried to re applying the region

  I then noticed its doing the same thing with dvd stored on my media server, and while he would not even play MPEG or avi stored on my hard drive

  I went to my comments to logon (standard user) media player works fine

  so I'm back and tried to reinstall the mediaplayer to my admin login, it wouldn't let me not delete it, ran Media Player microsoft penalty shooter, he said everything ok

  so I changed the guest account on an admin account to try to remove it from there, but as soon as I did this mediaplayer stopped working in the feedback connection that leads me to believe its a sort of level access virus, that has permeated the media player or a defect in this connection required to complete admin update media player

  Hello

  ·         Have you tried the steps in method 1 of troubleshooting?

  ·         Do you have any code or an error message when you try to uninstall Windows Media player?

  Method 1:

  You can try to connect the different DVD player and check if it works.

  Method 2:

  You can re - register wmp.dll file and check if it helps.

  (a) log on as an administrator.
  (b) click Start, type cmd in the Search text box, right-clickcmd.exe, click run as administrator, and then click on continue.
  (c) at the command prompt, type regsvr32 wmp.dll press ENTER.

  Method 3:

  You can also try to create a new administrator user account and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account