Windows Media Player gives say me "Cannot play this file" error

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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 encountered a problem while playing the file. (MPEG)

  Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. (MPEG)

  Don't know why Windows Media Player does not accept your mpeg.

  Just a suggestion:

  Use a video converter and change your mpeg to wmv format and read it.

  If you don't have a video converter, google for a free Converter. No need to buy a.

  You can also install VLC media player.
  It's free.
  He plays almost all kinds of formats.
  It is widely used and recommended.

  If you are interested, here is the link:

  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/

• Windows 7 - Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file.

  WMP worked fine one day and then the other, it will not play any type of file.  I just get the error message "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file." with each trying to play any type of file.  It won't play video or audio files, even those she played a few days ago.

  Dano_TR: try to use system restore to restore to a point from before the problem started to happen, as I have suggested earlier in this thread.

  In addition, if you have any installed codec Pack, try to remove the. Uninstall iTunes and Quicktime could also help.

  Tim Baets
  http://www.BM-productions.TK

• Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. Windows Media Player C00D11B1

  I get this error when I try to play a file I've downloaded BBC iplayer. What is the solution?

  My sound driver and the device is installed and running as I am able to listen to music on my laptop. He used to work until I upgraded to Windows 7. and since I have updated it did not work. Windows Media Player works on other video files

  Please try the following steps: -.

  1. use Windows Update, or access the sound device manufacturer's Web site to see if an updated driver is available.

  2. use Device Manager to check the status of your audio device.

  a. click Start, right-click computerand then click Manage.

  (b) in the left pane, click Device Manager.

  c. in the pane, expand sound, video and game controllersand then look for the name of your audio device.

  d. do one of the following:

  3. If your audio device is listed, but the icon has a red 'X', the device has been disabled.          To activate the device, right-click the icon, and then click Activate.

  4. If your audio device is not listed in the right pane, expand other devices. If the Multimedia Audio Controller appears in the list, right-click on the icon and then click Update driver software. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and install the driver software.

  5. If you are not able to find and install the correct driver software, go to the Web site of your computer or the manufacturer of your sound device manufacturer for assistance.

  6. If you do not have a sound device installed on your computer, install an audio device and then try to play the file again. For more information, go to the Web site your manufacturer of the computer or the manufacturer of your audio device.

  7. If you try to play a file on the Internet, try again later. The server may be temporarily unavailable or there could be a network problem.

  8. If you try to play an MP3 file that contains compressed ID3 headers, make a copy of the file and then use an ID3 tag non - editing program Microsoft to remove or reset the file's ID3 headers.

  The ID3 header is a part of the file that stores the album information of the song (for example, the song name, artist name, album name and kind). This information is sometimes called tag. After you remove the headers ID3, Windows Media Player should be able to play MP3 files.

  Please click the link for more information

  Windows Media Player C00D11B1 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/C00D11B1

  You can also reinstall the latest codec

• Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file when Pinnacle Studio HD 14 is running

  Windows Media Player encountered a problem while reading file he when Pinnacle Studio HD 14 is running

  Hello

  I have Windows 7 Home Premium. I installed Pinnacle Studio 14 ultimate test. When the Pinnacle program works-

  a. when I run a WMV file there is no audio data.

  b. when I rang a MPEG 2 file (720 p, 25 frames per second) OR a file m2t, Windows Media Player is not able to read the file and gives the error: "Windows Media Player has encountered a problem when reading what he gives.

  c. when I close the program Pinnacle all right and WMP reads all of the above files correctly.

  I also recently installed and uninstalled Corel VideoStudio X 3 of the trial. First Adobe Elements 8 trial is also installed on the PC.

  I would be grateful yuour help solve the problem.

  Thank you

  Paresh

  Hello Paresh,

  The Pinnacle program is third party software that is causing the problem to occur. Pinnacle may be in conflict with your music files playing in Windows Media Player, that's why, I suggest you to contact pinnacle and check with them.

  Windows Media Player 12 is probably to use the codecs used by pinnacle, which may be the culprit.

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• No sound / Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Help on the Web.

  Help Web says C00D11B1 error message. My sound works OK on other devices. The player has always worked until today. I am running XP Professional Service Pack 3. Won't play radio not to be in the Media Guide. Technical details said; This error could have been triggered by an error in another program or a component of Windows. The following information describes the original error.

  Original error code	Original Error Message
  8007007E	The specified module could not be found.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  According to the description of the problem I understand you have problems with playback on Windows Media Player and you receive an error message on the Windows XP computer.

  I understand this must be frustrating, but don't worry, we're here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  This problem is specific to any file you play on WMP or all files?

  If you do not have to install codecs on the system, then I suggest you to install the codecs on the system and check if the problem is resolved. To learn more about codecs, see the article mentioned below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=06fcaab7-DCC9-466B-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en

  I suggest you return the item mentioned below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.6001.7000&ID=C00D11B1&ContextId=87&OriginalID=8889000A

  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 encountered a problem while playing the file.

  I've had this laptop for a decent amount of years, and for a while, the music player was working fine. Sometimes this message would jump to the top, and then others it would not. Until a few weeks ago, he never seemed to go away and work again. Now, I do everything I can to remedy this. But it doesn't seem to work. I need for this weekend, really bad. But the music player keeps popping up with the message displayed in the title.

  Any suggestions on what I can do?

  Hi chasetheskyline,

  · What is the type of file that you try to play?

  · You receive an error with the error code?

  Try the steps listed in the link below: Windows Media Player Error Message help:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.6001.7000&id=C00D11B1&contextid=87&originalid=8889000A

  This may also be due because of codec installed on the computer. You can install the codecs on the system and check if the problem is resolved. To learn more about codecs, see the article mentioned below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=06fcaab7-DCC9-466B-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. For any additional help, click Web Help.You met C00D11B1 error message when you use Windows Media Player. The following information can help you resolve the problem.

  I tried mp4 videos with no no not all success.have tried quick time, VLC, divx with no luck.movie readers has been downloaded on the internet, no picture or sound

  Hello

  ·        Were you able to play videos mp4 on the system before with no problems?

  ·        Where did you download videos (site)?

  ·        You are able to play the other format of file on the system without any problems?

  ·        You are able to play these video files on another computer?

  ·        Have you installed the third-party codecs on the system?

  I suggest to play another mp4 on the system and check if you're able to play the movie or not.

  If you do not have to install codecs on the system, then I suggest you to install the codecs on the system and check if the problem is resolved. To learn more about codecs, see the article mentioned below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=06fcaab7-DCC9-466B-b0c4-04db144bb601&displaylang=en

  I suggest you return the item mentioned below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.6001.7000&ID=C00D11B1&ContextId=87&OriginalID=8889000A

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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• one of the files ive tried to play will not work it says I have to use windows media player after I tried to play through the player it came with an error in vista using the codecs__ error code is C00D1099 can u please help

  problem with playing a video file in windows media player, it says that I have to play through windows

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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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• I went to download songs on my phone from windows media player, but they will not play. How can I play?

  I went to download songs on my phone from windows media player, but they will not play. How can I play?

  Hello

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

  2. what happens when you try to play the songs?

  3. do you receive any error messages?

  4. have you already check the manual for the type of files supported by the playback device?

  I suggest you to check if the file format is compatible with the unit for playback.

  Reference:

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

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

  (Do not run the FIXIT, close the pop-up window and go through the article for more information on the different types of files supported by Media Player.)

• I have just updated to Windows Media Player 11. I have a .avi file that only plays sound with no video.

  Media Player

  I have just updated to Windows Media Player 11. I have a .avi file that only plays sound with no video. I'll see a message asking me to information center to display information about the file being played. Thank you

  Download codecs here: -.
  http://www.DivX.com/en/software/DivX-plus/Codec-Pack

  Otherwise, you can download and install VLC: -.
  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/download-Windows.html

• Error when you try to play audio files: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem reading the file. for further assistance, click web help

  8007007E tips

  There is also another number which is C00D11B1, but both have to do with the lock of the music in windows media player, the message said:-"Windows media player has encountered a problem reading the file; for help click web help. ""- and that of all, but when ' web help ' click on the show numbers that are 8007007E and C00D11B1 and average music, not Windows media player, y at - it someone with the same problem that has been able to solve? Thank you, let me know, if you don't mind, thank you again.

  I suggest re-download you WMP 11 from the following link and install it on top of the current installation:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1d224714-e238-4E45-8668-5166114010ca

  Who help me?

  If this isn't the case, please report the file type (extension) of the file you are trying to play. For instructions on how to make Windows Explorer shows the file types, see this link:

  http://www.windowsreference.com/Windows-XP/how-to-view-all-file-extensions-in-Windows-XP

• 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

  ====================================

  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

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  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

  ---------------------------------------------

  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.

  --------------------------------------------------------------

  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.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.