Windows Media Player does not open

First, Windows Media Player doesn't recognize CD when loading, but I could play my music library. Now WMP will not open at all. Tech was charged $100 without solving the problem. Windows Media Center seems to be OK.

Hello

1. What is the accurate and complete error message you get?
2. don't you make changes to the computer before the show?

Method 1
I suggest you to run the fixit from the following link:

Fix Windows Media Player video and other media or http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/ question library

Method 2
I suggest you to scan SFC.

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

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