Windows Media Player does not detect files in the music folder

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• Windows Media Player does not. I get the message "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help click web help. »

  Original title: Windows Media Player does not

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  I have Windows XP Professional and have tried playing the CD through Windows Media Player. I get the message "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help click web help. "Then I do. Nothing here helps me. The player shows all my music but puts little red x showing that he can't play. Help! I downloaded version 11 of Windows Media Player, but it is saying the same thing.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  1. don't you also get an error with the message code?
  2 have you installed third-party readers part?
  3. What is the format of the files you are trying to play?

  Follow these steps and check if they help.

  Step 1:

  I would have you readers of third party temporarily Uninstall and check if persists it to the question.

  Step 2:

  Most likely you need codecs to play these files with Windows Media Player. I suggest looking up codec in the Internet that supports the file format, download and install them.

  See also:

  Player Windows Media for Windows XP supported Codecs

  WARNING OF THIRD PARTY
  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.

  See also:

  Windows Media Player Error Message help

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• Windows Media Player does not detect my iPod.

  I'm trying to sync music from my Windows Media Player library on my iPod.  When I plug it in, WMP does not display the device, and AutoPlay does not have a sync option when it pops up.  How can get get WMP to "find"my iPod? ".

  Hello
   
  Windows media player cannot be used to sync the music to the IPod because it is not compatible.  ITunes is the program recommended for sync music to IPod. You can visit the manufacturer of device Web site to download ITunes.

  I hope this helps.
   
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• My Windows Media Player does not detect a burner.

  I recently downloaded Napster to download music and since I did, somehow now, windows media player is not allow me to burn the music I download on a CD, it says "connect a burner and restart player.» I can listen to music on the computer, but now it does not detect a burner. How to get windows to detect my burner?

  Hello mandyrose,

  Have you tried to uninstall the dvd via the Device Manager drive then restart PC to let Windows reinstall? You can do it. If the problem is still there, can give a try? It is a quick easy fix from Microsoft, here is the link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060. You need to uninstall all third-party software (example: Roxio, Nero, or iTunes) from your computer before you make this correction. After you restart, you can reinstall your software and try again to see if that solves your problem. Otherwise, it could be a bad optical drive. Hope this helps you. Let us know anyway. Make it a great day!

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• My windows media player does not detect my cd burner, what do I do?

  I wanted to burn a CD with my windows media player but when I tried to burn them it says connect burner. I have not used my cd burner in a few months. I don't understand why its not let.

  Hello

  1. did you of recent changes to the system?

  2. are you sure that the burner is added to Windows Media Player?

  Method 1: Run the troubleshooter.

  I suggest you to run the fix - it and see if the problem is resolved. http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-playing-and-burning-CDs-DVDs-and-BluRay-discs-Troubleshooter

  Method 2

  Try the following steps:

  (a) open the Windows Media Player, click Tools.

  (b) select 'Options, select the devices tab.

  (c) check if you see your burner here.

  Otherwise, select Add and see if you can add it manually

  Also check out the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player-frequently-asked-questions

  It will be useful.

• Windows media player does not detect the black cd in d drive to burn some music?

  I am burning music from my library on a black cd on drive D.I had a ready to burn playlist, I incert black drive up there, where he said burn cd now it says cd, incert black, but I have aready done itself do not know why I can start to "burn?

  Hi natesalgado,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 when was the last time you were able to burn audio CDs with Windows media player?

  3. you have any third-party DVD burning software installed on the computer?

  See the Microsoft articles below and check if it helps.

  How to troubleshoot problems that occur when you copy data on a CD - R or CD - RW optical disc in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/324129

  How to troubleshoot Audio CD creation in Windows Media for Windows XP player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306319

• Windows media player does not... Help, please?

  My pc was constantly suspended for a while, then my keyboard and mouse also stopped working. So I deleted some of the extra things on my pc. Now, my mouse and keyboard work, but I find that my windows media player does not work. On the opening of a mp3 file, its display 'Server execution failed '. Help, please?

  See this thread running the server failed and the search for these words in the forum as well in case there's a thread over at day & useful than what I found.

• Windows Media Player does not open the .tgz files

  Original title: codec .tgz files

  My Windows Media Player does not open the .tgz files

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to open the .tgz files?

  2. what version of Windows Media Player do you use?

  .tgz file is not supported by Windows Media Player.

  You can use your favorite search engine to download and install the latest codec for Windows Media Player. Subsequently, check if you are able to read .tgz files.

  Note: 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.

  
  Reference: information about the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Package of Installation of codec

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• Windows Media Player does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  I can't do some of my videos to play it goes on to say that Windows media player does not support the codec used to compress the file. How can I fix?

  Hello

  What is the file format of the video files you are trying to play in Windows Media Player?

  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.

   

  You may encounter this error message for the following reasons:

  (a) the file type is supported by the drive, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  (b) 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.

  Windows media player will play only the files and videos only if it supports this type of file.

  Please see the bottom of the article that gives you information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  If the files are not supported by Windows media player, then you will need to use a few players from third party that supports this file format.

  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.

  See the link below for more information on the codec.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/codecs-frequently-asked-questions

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• Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording.

  Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording. I used to be able to play any video or audio file in any site!

  Hello

  Try resetting the default associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  If necessary:

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

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  Also follow these steps:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  Then, if necessary:

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Reset your associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

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  Do this to reregister the Jscript.dll and Vbscript.dll files.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 jscript.dll
  Press enter

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  Press enter

  Restart and if all goes well, it will run now.

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  Have you recently added stores or ANY application from Stardock?

  Using 64-bit Vista?

  Can you think of recent things you did in WMP which could be the cause? You added another
  reader recently or an add-on for WMP?

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements
  are empty - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704/en-us

  Maybe something here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/articles/17315.aspx
  and here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/Archive/2004/10/30/17399.aspx

  Check here the news of WMP11
  http://zachd.com/PSS/PSS.html

  I hope this helps.

  I hope this helps.

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• Windows Media Player does not open or play. WMV files.

  Windows Media Player does not open or play. WMV files. I am running Vista and everything is automatically updated the newer versions. Windows Media Player worked fine a month ago, when he would be dismissed intermittently just opening. Restarting the computer should solve the problem. Now, however, I can not open the drive or open any. WMV files that used to play properly in the past. Reboot and clear the cache and cookies does not work. On the other hand, the Media Player for Internet Explorer plugin works very well. Please notify. On the other hand, the Media Player for Internet Explorer plugin works very well.

  Hi bydybydy,

  Step 1: Run the Fixit available in the link below

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements are blank

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704

  Step 2: Download and install the update available in the link below:

  FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play WMV files that contain multiple video streams

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947403

   

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• Windows Media Player does not recognize the new downloaded songs

  I have a Pavilion a4310f Prod Nr: race AY014AA-ABA, Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

  I just found out that Windows Media Player does not recognize the songs, I recently downloaded from Wal-Mart music download Site.  The songs can be seen in the music library in a folder called 'Downloads' and I can open each song and he will play when double-clicked.  The problem is that I can't create a playlist containing the new songs and burn a copy of the reading list, because the songs are not listed in the Media Library Player any hot it is sorted (artist, Album, Genre, etc.).

  Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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  Problem solved!

  Went to: start == > Control Panel == > troubleshooting == > view all == > and ran troubleshooting on the library and the settings of WMP.

  Convenience store detected library corrupt and "in media files appear in the WMP library.  Then ran convenience store on WMP settings which reset OMP to default settings.  After that, everything worked as announced.

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• Windows Media Player does not recognize my Archos 5 internet tablet

  Original title: windows media player

  All of a sudden my windows media player does not recognize my Archos 5 internet tablet when I plug in the USB connection cable. I have the media player 11 and this is what is recommended. I do everything according to the book and he just keeps telling me to connect a device.

  Hello

  ·         Is the device is detected in windows Explorer (start > my computer)?

  ·         You are able to see the device in the Device Manager?

  ·         What happens when you try to connect to the device? You get the error message?

  ·         Did you try the device on another computer or another USB port and check if it works?

  ·         Remember to make changes on the computer before the show?

  I suggest you follow these methods and see if it helps:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player 11 and check if it helps.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=8163

   

  See: installation and removal of the drive

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/products/Windows-Media-Player/11/Readme

   

  Method 2:

   

  If the device is not detected in Device Manager, or if you find any yellow exclamation try to uninstall it restarts the computer and check if that helps.

   

  How to configure devices by using Device Manager in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307970

   

   

  Method 3:

  Also run the Microsoft Fixit and check if it helps.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

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

   

   

  You can also check out the link below:

  http://www.ARCHOS.com/support/support_tech/FAQs/en/faq_Archos5.html?country=us&lang=en

• Windows media player does not work, no sound

  the sound has stopped working and Windows Media Player does not work.

  Click on the link below. Enter your product number as that indicated on the Service tag on the bottom of the laptop (can be under the battery). You can also get the product number by pressing Fn + ESC key. After you enter the PN, click Next, then choose the software & Drivers.On the next page use the menu drop down to select your (probably Windows 7 64-bit) operating system. A list will fill with the drivers. Download & save the last Audio driver.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?cc=us&LC=en

  Go into the Control Panel, programs & features - software uninstall IDT. Reboot the laptop and install using the downloaded file.

• Windows media player does not work as no driver DVD

  Had to format drive (trojan) & reinstall Windows XP home. Now Windows media player does not work as no DVD driver download from Toshiba site?

  Hello

  Usually the Windows media Player is not able to read DVD movies IF no plugins were installed.
  To watch DVDs, you can use programs such as WinDVD or PowerDVD.
  These programs are designed for the DVD play!

  But you can also visit the Microsoft Web site and search plug-ins for Windows Media player.
  Then you can download and install to play a DVD with WMP

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