Windows Media Player does not recognize ANY portable device

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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.

  Mitch

  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.

  Thanks to Big_Dave for putting me on the right track.

• 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 recognize my hard drive

  Windows media player

  Why Windows media player does not recognize my hard drive

  Hello

  1 are there any changes or updates made on the computer?

  2. do you get an error message? If Yes, what is the full and exact error message?

  I suggest to see the links and check if it helps:

  The problems of the CDs or DVDs

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-CDs-or-DVDs

• Windows Media Player does not recognize the iPod touch.

  Windows media player does not recognize my ipod touch to sync

  Open WMP in the taskbar from top, find "Tools", scroll down to options.

  in the new window, locate the Hardware tab, add hardware.

• Windows Media Player does not recognize the device (iphone)

  I'm trying to download music from Windows Media Player on my iphone. I can get the files in the synchronization section but the Media Player does not recognize my device or seem to have a way to connect. Can anyone help?

  You will need to install iTunes. The iTunes Setup program adds drivers and services for the iPhone. That's what I do:

  1. Once iTunes is installed, it allows to import all the music in Windows Media Player.
  2. If you want to automatically download album art, you will need to register for an iTunes Store account. Otherwise, just copy the album art from Windows Media Player:
  a. at a command prompt, cd in each music folder.
  b. attrib s h AlbumArt * Large.jpg
  c. xcopy AlbumArt * %tmp% Large.jpg
  d. attrib + s + h AlbumArt * Large.jpg
  e e.. now, for each album in iTunes, right click and choose 'Get Info'. Drag & drop the corresponding JPG of %tmp% in the field "Cover Art" and click OK.
  3. connect your iPhone. Select "Manually manage music" on the screen of the iPhone.
  4. click on the icon on the left side of iTunes music. Make sure that all the music that you want to synchronize has an audit. (This is the default).
  5 Select and drag it to the icon of the iPhone.

• Windows Media Player-does not recognize the mpeg4 files

  My media playes does not recognize the mpeg4 files

  I recently had to re - install windows vista, after that everything works well, but when I try to read a MPEG4 file, it gives me an error message that it can't play at this time of the fine.  It plays music, mpg3 files fine... I tried to do a 'quickfix' but it didn't work.

  Hello

  I suggest you to download and install the latest pack of codec for Windows Media Player. Make a search using your favorite for more information search engine.

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

  
  Note: software use of third parties, 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.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher
  Microsoft technical support engineer

• Windows Media Player does not recognize external DVD drive - so how do you watch a movie DVD?

  I just connected an external DVD - RW drive in my ultrabook of Windows 8 for the first time.  The ultrabook recognizes the drive and the dvd movie which are, but Windows Media Player only - only says: "connect a device".   The resolution of the issues said that the drive works properly.  I can't copy this movie at the video store, because it's a borrowed DVD.  So, how do WMP to recognize the DVD drive and play the movie?

  Hi HWH-CED,
  DVD playback is possible in 8 Pro windows media center. Player Windows Media 8 has no native codecs DVD added to it. You have the option to purchase an update for your Windows 8, which is Media Center Pack to allow playback of DVDs on your computer.
  * Note: Media center pack is only an upgrade for existing computers to Windows 8.
  BryanNeil

• Windows Media Player does not recognize usb devices

  My Windows Media Player has stopped connecting to my usb key, so I can't sync. my music any longer. Computer recognizes the usb, but not WMP

  Hey Joe,

  Maybe rebuild the database of Windows Media Player could solve the problem.

  Here is a link where similar problem is resolved by disabling the database corrupt:

  Please refer to the suggestions that are marked as answer.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/WMP-doesn

  You can even try to reboot/turn ON the "Portable Device Enumerator Service":

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Media-Player-12-does-not-recognize-removable-media/69a1be0e-9451-42b8-88b6-a69f0b324456

  Let us know the results.

• Windows Media Player does not recognize my smartphone?

  I tried to sync my music from Windows Media Player library, but it does not recognize my device. I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710). My computer recognizes it, but when I plug it in a dialog box doesn't show up asking me what I want to do as it does when I connect my USB.  I tried to update the devices, using different USB ports, by restarting my computer and restart my phone. Nothing has worked. What can I do?

  I tried to sync my music from Windows Media Player library, but it does not recognize my device. I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710). My computer recognizes it, but when I plug it in a dialog box doesn't show up asking me what I want to do as it does when I connect my USB.  I tried to update the devices, using different USB ports, by restarting my computer and restart my phone. Nothing has worked. What can I do?

  See if the suite helps you: -.

  WMP11

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• Windows Media Player does not recognize my device in bluetooth mode.

  Windows Media Player recognize my device when it is connected with a USB cable, but not when connected via bluetooth in Windows 7. The WMDC recognizes my device using bluetooth without any problem. I want to synchronize my device with Windows Media Player in bluetooth mode. How can I get Windows Media to recognize my device in bluetooth mode.

  Which Bluetooth device you're talking about?

• Windows Media Player does not recognize the external hard drive music

  original title: Media Player

  I am playing music from an external hard drive but WMP doesn't recognize them.

  Hello

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

  You can check the formats supported by Windows Media Player file.
  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  If the music file is not supported by media player, then you will not be able to read the file, you need to install the codec to read these files.

  How to Download Codecs automatically in Windows Media for Windows XP player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291818

• Windows media player does not recognize that there is a charge cd, so still not eject cd

  How do I eject the CD?  Windows Media Player says there is not any CD loaded, so it will not eject the CD!  Help!  I need to remove the cd!

  Hello

  Follow these steps and use a paper clip to open the drawer

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/HT/ppdropen.htm

  http://www.ehow.com/how_2324439_eject-stuck-DVDCD-drive.html

  so try these fixes

  Try the microsoft 'fix - it' for your problem below

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  and read this information too

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116/en-us

• Windows Media Player does not recognize the iPod Shuffle connected to sync files

  Downloaded 5 music files on iPod Shuffle from Windows Media Player 9, Windows XP operating system. After installing Windows 7, cannot get the WMP recognize iPod Shuffle when it is connected to the PC to synchronize, or download music new and additional files. I have to go back to WMP 9 to this get rid of WMP 11?

  Hi Rebeni,

  This is what iTunes installed on your computer?

  IPod is designed to be used with iTunes. Windows media player cannot sync with iPod shuffle, you must install the plugin for windows media player sync with iPod to third party.

  NOTE: Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be resolved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Check if the iPod shuffle is getting recognized in Device Manager.

  i. click Startand then click run.

  II. type devmgmt.msc, and then click OK. Open the Device Manager window.

  III. in the Device Manager search for the name of the device

  Go back with the results.

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows media player does not recognize sony walkman

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  Ideas: I tried to uninstall and reinstall the driver.

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  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hello

  ·        You make changes to the computer until this problem occurred?

  ·        The device is not detected in Windows Explorer?

  ·        Do you have an error message when you connect the device to the computer?

  Try to synchronize the device manually and check what is happening. To manually synchronize a device click on the links below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/sync-manually-in-Windows-Media-Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Media-Player-sync-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-device-to-sync-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Follow the suggestion given in the article to fix synchronization problems.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Troubleshoot-sync-problems

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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