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• I took a video on my Android phone that is currently playing in Windows Media Player 90 to the horizontal. on VLC player, but the image quality is very poor on this player.

  original title: video orientation

  I took a video on my Android phone that is currently playing in Windows Media Player 90 to the horizontal. I tried to watch the videos on VLC Player, but the image quality is very poor on this player. I have Windows XP Home Edition so the moviemaker product will not work. Are there other options available to get my videos to play properly?

  You can rotate the video to display in VLC media player:

  Open an it... then video and pause go to...
  Tools / effects and filters / video effects tab / geometry tab.
  Select the check box turn / slide the circle / close / play.

  If you want the video permanently turned... Movie Maker
  worth a try, but you will need to convert the video to the
  . Before importing WMV format.

  There are many converters available on the net... some
  free... some detail.

  The following freeware converter is just one example:

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

  Format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster download)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup280.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the final screens)
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup280.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  Next, after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your video clips on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  That should do it...

  Good luck...

• Windows media player freezes

  Windows media player freezes about five seconds after I opened the program.  If I start to play a song in the library, it stops about two seconds in the song and make a noise and freeze.  Help.

  Hi Gobe4sting,
   
  Method 1:
  
  I suggest you delete the contents of the database of media player and check if this solves the problem.
   
  a. click the Start button.
  b. click on all programs.
  c. click on accessories.
  d. click on run, type the following to air filed:
  Medial player %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\
  e. click OK. Select and delete the files in this folder. Open Windows Media Player to initiate a rescan of your library.
   
  Method 2:
   
  Try to solve this problem with boot.
  See the following Microsoft KB article:
   
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135 
   
  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
   
  Reference:
   
  Solve problems in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• Get a fixed image and audio while playing a movie in Windows Media Player, also get the message: "network is too busy to read the file to its original quality.

  Original title: Windows Media Player

  When I go to play a movie using windows MediaPlayer all I get is an imagwe again with audio and this message 'network is too busy to read the file to its original quality. Also, all my other media playing programs read the video but are rather "lag". I think the problem is that I already used a program to download torrents called 'BitTorent' and maybe this has used up all my bandwidth or processing speed? Not really sure but would really like it if I could still use WMP and I'm looking for resolution to my problem?

  Thank you

  Hi Jeremy,.

  It seems that you have problems with playback of video files in Windows Media Player.

  1. what operating system do you use?
  2. this happens with all the videos?

  If you use Windows 7, here are a few troubleshooting steps that you can try.

  Method 1: Try to run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter:

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

  Method 2: If the problem persists, try to disable and enable Media Player and check.

  Step 1: turn off Windows Media Player:
  a. go initially and in search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.
  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  c. find multimedia and uncheck Windows Media Player.
  d. restart the computer.
   
  Step 2: Enable the Windows Media Player:
  a. go initially and in search type 'Turn Windows has or not'.
  b. click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  c. find the multimedia functions and place a check mark in front of the Windows Media Player.
  d. restart the computer.

  For more information, see the article:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  Method 3: Try to re register the wmp.dll file and check if it helps.

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

  I hope this helps!

• Get an error "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. "

  * Original title: wrong Region

  Windows Media Player will not play CD - advise

  "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. "

  Note I am eager to play a CD and it is recognizing a DVD?

  can anyone help

  Hello

  1. what version of Windows is installed on the computer?

  2. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on the computer?

  3. what region is your currently defined DVD player on?

  4. are you able to play other DVDs?

   

  Please follow the provided steps and update us with the results.

  Note: All the steps apply to Windows 7

  Method 1: Try to change the region of the DVD player and check the result. To do this, try the following steps:

  a. Click Start, click computer.
  b. right click on the DVD drive, and then click Properties.
  c. click on the Hardware tab, click the properties button and modify the DVD of the region.

   

  Method 2: Uninstall the DVD player and check.

  a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.

  b. develop DVD players, right click on the sub element and click on uninstall.

  c. restart the computer and check the result.

  Once you restart the computer, the DVD driver will be loaded automatically.

  d. try to play the DVD and check the result.

   

  You can run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter and check that it helps.

  Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility

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

  Let us know if it 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

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

• 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.

• 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:

  Windows Help and procedures: burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions

  I hope this information helps!

• Windows Media Player cannot play the CD.

  When I try to play a pre recorded cd, I get the following message. (Windows Media Player cannot play the CD. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Turn on error correction and then try again) I tried another disk drive, but I get the same results. Can someone help me with this problem.
  Thank you

  Hello

  1. are you able to play other CD in Windows Media Player?

  2. What is the file format of the CD?

  3. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps:

  Try to run fix it from the link below.

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

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

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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.

  I have Media Player 11 and Windows 8. Both programs are updated. I can't read this file because something to do with the codec.

  Hello

  The Windows media player 12 comes pre-installed with Windows 8

  1. what version of Windows and Windows media player installed on the computer?

  2. What is the extension of the files you are trying to play?

  3. you play the files on the computer or on CD/DVD?

  If you use Windows Media player 11, please see:

  You receive a codec error message or play audio but video does not play when you play media files in Windows Media Player 11

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

  Please answer back with the information required to solve the problem.

• Error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player can not support the Codec that was used to compress the file, MP3 downloads will not play

  Original title: MP3 downloads don't play no not on WMP

  My Windows Media Player recently stopped playing downloads from Amazon. I've never had this problem before. I installed VLC Player, has not worked... off the WMP in the Windows app, restarted, turned on the back and restarted... did not help. I get the message "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player may not support the Codec used to compress the file. This is for multiple downloads, so I don't think they would be all corrupted files.

  Hello
   
  Have you done any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
   
  You mentioned that the files do not play on a third-party player as well. I suggest you to check if the files are corrupt.
   
  Method 1:

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291818
   
  Method 2:

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

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

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  In addition, run the fixit from the link:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/
   
  Hope the 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.

• "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to CD" error while burning a CD

  My Windows Media Player says "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Check that the disc is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed or try a different brand of blank discs.  I have burned several CD from Windows Media Player in the last year.  I used different brands of CD, since I first saw this message, but it continues to give the same message.  Whenever the burner starts to burn, I get this message.  What is the problem?

  Thank you for answering my question.   I understood the question.  In the burning options, there is a tab file types.  For some reason the appropriate boxes are not selected.  The burning process has led me to believe that I had a problem of burner or CD, while he was in fact the options.  Thank you once again.

• I went to play a DVD on my computer this evening and received this msg: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  DVD decoder not installed?

  I went to play a DVD on my computer this evening and received this msg: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.
  A few weeks ago, I played DVD on my computer. I would like to know what is happening. Any ideas/suggestions?

  I tried to play one of the same DVDs I played before... same message.  Nothing to my knowledge has been removed from my computer and I'm the only one with access... "very confused.

  Thanks if anyone can help.

  Yes, and if you install the utility on your system, you'll see all decoders.

  The utility will also tell you if a decoder is compatible or not.

  Using Media Player version 10 or 11?

  the utility tells me I have no decoder... the only thing I can think is that if I actually deleted it... I rarely remove anything because I do not add a lot... but it is possible a few weeks ago, I have to get rid of some things (I'm quite cautious because I'm not an expert).   It is the Media Player version 11, I was trying to use... but I rebooted now 10 to see if there was something to update related that mess.

  because I used the VLC Player successfully, I have not yet tried Windows Media Player (since WMP reloading and load the codec pack)

  So great to have the entry of a person who knows what he's doing.  Thanks again. I will try the Windows Media Player later and see if I have his use of return.

  Have a great day!

• How can I solve this problem on Media Player? Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
  DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.

  If you could play before commercial video DVD...
  do a system restore to a time before this started
  may be your solution.

  Or you could buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

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

  (948247) how to set a system restore
  point in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948247

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you can download and use one of the following
  freeware multimedia players:

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Or... you can try 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)

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Win XP / Vista / Win 7-32 bit and 64 bit)

  (2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (Windows 7, Vista and XP SP1 and above - 32-bit and 64-bit)

  Good luck...