Windows Media Player cannot see the music files, but Realplayer works perfectly - what is happening?

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• Windows media player cannot read my music files. Msj "ms music.library" WARNING no longer works.

  Windows media player cannot read my music files. Msj "ms music.library" WARNING no longer works. I have treid to restore files but can not solve the problem. Or I can rip my CD

  Original title: windows media player

  Hi Felix,

  
  Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forums!
  
   
  From the description of the problem, it seems that you can't play music on Windows Media Player.
  
   
  Help me with more information.
  
   
  1 is this problem specific to music files?
  2. did you of recent changes on the computer before this problem?
  3. What is the exact full error message?
   
  I suggest the steps and check if that helps
  
   
  Method 1
  I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooters.
  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter
  You can try to use the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter to automatically find and fix some common problems. See the link below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter
   
  Method 2
  If the problem is not resolved I would suggest you follow these steps and check if it helps.
  Step 1:
  Disable and enable Windows Media Player and check if it opens.
  a. click Start and select Control Panel.
  b. click on programs and features.
  c. click on or turn off Windows features turn on on the left side.
  d. develop media features; clear the check box Windows Media Player.
  e. click Yes and OK to continue.
  f. restart the computer.
  Note: If windows media player 12 is already disabled, follow the steps mentioned below:
  After the restart, follow these steps:
  g. click on start and select Control Panel.
  h. click programs and features.
  i. click on Turn Windows features on the left side on or off.
  j. develop media features; Check the Windows Media Player.
  k. click Yes and OK to continue.
  a. restart the computer.
  This would be re - install windows media player 12.
  Refer
  Turn on or off Windows features
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off
   
  It will be useful.
  Let us know if you encounter problems under windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• 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

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• Windows Media Player cannot play the protected file. The player has detected that the connection to your hardware might not be sure

  I just bought the New Avengers movie with the digital copy. I moved it and now I can't watch it. I have "Windows Media Player cannot play the protected file. Drive detected that the connection to your hardware may not be safe. "when I click it. What now?

  Hi Jason,

  Thanks for asking this question to Microsoft Community.  I'll try and help you resolve the problem; However, I will need to ask you a few questions.

  Are you able to play other movies without any problem? Have you done a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  Here is a link with some good steps. Go through it and check if it helps. Also check out this article and see if it helps.

  Also, see the steps in the article and see if it helps.

  Hope this helps and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

• Windows media player cannot update my music files.

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  So when I put music on my computer I right click music & hit find album info. The box appears, but then just remains empty. It gives me no information. And my albums that have not been torn directly on my computer do not set to day & tracks are anonymous.

  How can I fix it? At soon xx

  Have you ever tried to delete temporary Internet files and the Internet Explorer Cookies?

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• 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.

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  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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• Unable to play video file error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer

  Original title: Windows Media Player shows that the new codecs are required

  Original title: query codec and Media Player re

  Have used windows media player for many years on my dell. Usually to see the videos from Sony handycam. Just downloaded wmediaplayer and recent videos from Camcorder will not open one of the videos.

  The following message is displayed "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or a required codec may not be installed on your computer. »

  As I have not changed anything helpful suggestions please.

  concerning

  The winemaker

  Hello

  1. What is the format of the video file?

  2. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooter in Windows Media Player on Windows 7 settings:

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

  Method 2: You can check if the file format of the music files are supported by Windows media player using the link below.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Note: If you have tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Method 3: In addition, you can also download & install the necessary codec to play the files.

  For more information, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  (For Windows Vista)

  WARNING of THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE: 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.

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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.

• Error when you try to play the downloaded tracks: 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.

  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. (((PLEASE HELP)))

  I understand that this has been a matter of repetition and I made the suggestions listed and nothing works. This just started happening, although downloading songs, and once they are finished I'm not able to play them with Windows Media Player. The initial message indicates that the file has an extension that is not recognized by Windows Media Player.

  
  

  I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows Vista Home. Any suggestions? What should I chahnge how I download and save music?

  Hey Taylor09,

  You may find that you are getting this message in Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.

  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.

  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  Step 1:

  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Note that if you tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Step 2:

  Download the necessary codec to play the file.

  For more information of Codec, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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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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• 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:

  Problems with rip audio CDs with windows media player

  Bought the CD now 82 and try to tear with the windows media player player, but keep getting the message "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." What should I do to rip this cd please did tear previously no probs, but now seems to have a problem

  Thanks in advance

  Anne

  Hello
  1. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  2. Are you able to extract other CDs using Windows media Player?
  3. What is the file format of the file you are trying to extract?
  Method 1:
  Step 1:
  You can run the Windows Media Player Library convenience store & check if you are able to rip CDs.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter
  Step 2:

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

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

  
  Method 2: Rebuild the windows media player.

  exit Windows Media Player.
  b. click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Playerand then click 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.
  c. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note:
  Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.
  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files. To do this, follow these steps:
  exit Windows Media Player.
  b. click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft, and then click OK.
  c. Select the Media Player folder, and then click delete on the file menu.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note:
  Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  Method 3: Disable and enable the windows media player. Follow these steps:

  a. open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
  b. open programs and features in Control Panel .
  
  Note: If the programs and features are not available, change the view by large icons at the top right of the control panel.

  c. Select Windows turn on or off features in the left column of the window programs and features.
  d. click on the plus sign next to multimedia functions.
  e. uncheck Windows Media player and then click OK. (You may receive a warning message. Click on the Yes button.)
  f. restart your computer.
  g. to reactivate the Media center follow the same steps and place a checkmark for Windows Media player.
  h. click on the Ok button.

  
  i. restart your computer.
  Reference:
  Turn on or off Windows features
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off
  Method 4:
  Change the location of Rip. see the steps mentioned in the link
  given below:
  To change rip settings in the Options dialog box
  
  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-ripping-music
  I hope this helps!

• 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.

• Error message: "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer on which the file is stored, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect. »

  Original title: problems of residential group after system recovery

  I started a homegroup on my computer.  I added another computer to the homegroup.  Everything worked fine until I had to perform a system recovery on the laptop that I used to start the homegroup.  I implemented the homegroup again, but I can't access the files on the other computer via Windows Media Player.  I get an error message that says "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer on which the file is stored, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect. "I can access all the music files via Windows Explorer.  I have to start over with a new password?  Can I just create a new homegroup?  What other options do I have?  You can provide any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

  Hello

  Please follow the methods and check the issue:

  Method 1:

  Open the homegroup troubleshooting utility:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-HomeGroup-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Why can't I access my homegroup? :

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-cant-I-access-my-HomeGroup

  For reference:

  Homegroup: frequently asked questions:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 3:

  See the steps in "include a folder shared in a library" from the link below:

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  I hope this helps.

• 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

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• 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:

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  I hope this information helps!