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• Windows Media Player - no audio during video playback

  Windows media player

  I am running Windows XP.  Windows Media Player opens successfully, I have audio but not video.  I tried to reinstall, update etc.  Still nothing.

  Hi jeffwebs,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 when was the last time it was working fine?

  3. you receive an error message during playback of video files?

  4. What if the problem occurs with all video files read using Windows media player?

  It is likely that the codec is correct / encoder is not installed or is installed but has been corrupted by another program.

  A codec is a software to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or a video. Windows Media Player and other programs use codecs to play and create digital media files.

  A codec can consist of two components: an encoder and a decoder. The encoder performs the compression function (coding) and the decoder performs the decompression function (decoding). Some codecs include both components and some codecs only one of them.

  Follow the steps listed in the section below to download codecs for this problem.

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

• Windows Media Player will only play a sound with no video .avi and .mov

  I started having a problem where the Windows Media Player will only play the audio portion of my .avi and .mov video files.

  These files were created by my FlipCam or my Sony Handycam.

  I never had problems until recently and think that it is due to some kind of Windows Update.

  Both my computer and my wife's computer had the same problem and we are both using Windows XP Home Edition.

  I apologize if this topic already on this forum.

  Thanks for any help and advice.

  CoDec = compressor decompressor.
  A program is used to compress the file. You then need to unpack the file to play, you need the codec used to compress the file to decompress it on your pc.
  You need DVD playing software installed to power the mpeg codec, or you can buy a codec to just run in media player.
  AVI is a wrapper and may well contain more than 800 different file types, it has 800 different codecs!  Thus, to read an avi file, you should know what codec was used to do and have that installed on your pc to read.
  DV.avi is made with the dv codec, divx.avi is made with the divx codec.
  Of course, that manufacturers make their codecs, you must make sure you have the latest being, to be able to read files made with it, so everything just because you downloaded the codec divx 12 months ago does not mean it will play files created with codecs of today!

  I hope this explains it is ok for you.

  It surprises me that you say that you have downloaded all the updates of altest, but are still running wmp9, where we are now on WMP11 for XP and 12 for win7.

  I would update my WMP version first.

  Here is a page that will tell you that the codecs are on your pc and who has access to WMP 11.
  http://www.myvideoproblems.com/tutorials/HowToFindCodecs.html

  Here is a page that will tell you how to know what codec was used to create the file that you are trying to watch and also if you have the right codec for it
  http://www.myvideoproblems.com/tutorials/AVIcodec.html

  It is generally accepted that the codec packs adding is a bad idea, so if you need a codec to read a certain file, google it's manufacturer and just install the one you need.

  I would work just on the pc at the same time when you found what the problem is, you can fix on the other 2.

  Need more help with this, just ask.

• Windows Media Player is notresponding during playback of .flv files

  original title; Windows media player is notresponding during playback of the file

  WMP is encountered a problem while playing the file... this gentleman box shows my drive u will now...

  Is your flash .flv file extension?

  .flv files are not natively supported by windows media player and so you wouldn't be able to play.
  You can try the third party apps/codecs but at your own risk.

• How can I block Windows media player-all function or video?

  OK, I have one of four newspapers-ons in my pc that is locked down pretty tight where the only thing I want to work is word processor (WordPerfect and starting Word version).  My teenage son has impulse control issues, which gives more access means that it is wandering and not on the task.  Theoretically, he likes to play music while working on school assignments (writing) on the computer.  The problem is that apparently in addition to the execution of music files already resident on our pc and external drive, he inserted DVD in the dvd player and movies run (secretly) that are played to use the features of Windows media player.  My preference would be to hell video functionality or the ability to use the DVD drive under this opening of session and leave the ability of audio file.  Is there a way to do this?

  Alternatively, if I install another drive, can I block the video features of a different player and block the drive windows completely?

  Hi Akphoneguy,

  We understand that you want to restrict your teenager using Windows Media Player to play the video file but without impact on music files. However, the feature that you are curious about is currently not available in Family Safety. It can only restrict the entire working application and not a specific feature within the application. If you think that restrict certain features of any application is a convenient feature to have safe family, we suggest that submit you it as a feature request to Microsoft who appreciates your comments and considers that the suggestion of a future versions. Here is the link where you can fill out our feedback form.

  https://feedback.live.com

  In regards to your idea to install a new drive and Windows Media Player blocking completely, as now, we have no information for the player who can perform the function you are looking for. We can only suggest what to look for any media player that may able to do using your search engine preferred.

  If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to reply to this message and we will do our best to help you.

  Thank you.

• My Windows media player cannot play the videos / movies.

  My Windows media player cannot play the videos / movies. When I try to play a video/movie it gives me just the fixed image of the starting part but the sound continues to play. How can I fix it?

  I also tried with VLC media player and all I get is a black screen empty and also the audio continues.
  Help, please
  Thank you.

  Hello
  1. you receive an error message?
  2. What is the file format of videos you're trying to play?
  3. it happens with a particular video or it occurs with all the other videos?

  Method 1:
  Please follow the given link:
  You receive an error message of codec or audio plays video but does not play when you play media files in Windows Media Player 11 (also applies to WMP 12)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  method 2:
  Update video drivers and check.

  Follow the given link:
  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Method 3:
  Reduce hardware acceleration and check

  (a) with the right button on the desktop and choose personalize.
  (b) click on display settings.
  (c) in the display settings window, click on advanced settings.
  (d) display the Troubleshooting tab.
  (e) click on change settings.
  (f) to reduce hardware acceleration.

• Why observed my windows Media Player flat mpeg-4 video clips of my nokia n7 momile? Ive tried also nokia ovi suite, without success. What are the alternatives to play my clips on the pc

  Why observed my windows Media Player flat mpeg-4 video clips of my nokia n7 momile? Ive tried also nokia ovi suite, without success. What are the alternatives to play my clips on the pc

  Might be interesting to try to download and install a
  the following freeware media players:

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

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: vlc - 2.0.1 - win32.exe)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: MPC - HomeCinema.1.6.2.4902.x 86 .exe)

• Windows Media Player cannot play the videos

  Since the last 2 months I find that my Windows Media Player cannot play the videos. After having tried many, I installed the third-party Codec such as GOM Player, GOM DECODER and GOM converter on an experimental basis. For all its operation I installed that for the second time (test period = 1 month). Now, I found some unusual - the entire screen with prop-up Windows began to appear "foggy, unusually large screen, Visuality fuzzy." So GOM was 'uninstalled' in the menu 'program & feature. When he learned from the Microsoft Forum I installed k - lite Codec system. Now, some of my videos recorded under 'Image' menu works fine. But the videos stored in the "library" of WMP is not reacting. I need your advice. Again, in a prop-up window of K-Lite has asked to opt feither for: (i) (ii) repairs, (Iii) remove or change. I opted for changing file Windows Vista Codec - was the selection was appropriate? Should I opt for Vista Codec file repair?

  BASAB ROY, * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hi SONIA ROY.

  ·         What happens when you try to play videos in Windows Media Player?

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the article.

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Method 2: Update the latest codecs and look for the question.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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

• 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

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

  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.

• Windows media player gets stuck in video but audio continues

  The video freezes randomly and sometimes the program stops responding for a few seconds. For some reason any audio works fine however. I've had these files on my computer for awhile now and they never have it so far.

  Hi Shelby Reyes,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. I understand that windows media player gets stuck in video but audio continues very well. I'll help you with this problem.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  2. have you made changes on the computer recently?

  3. what security software is installed on the computer?

  4. how much free space is available on the hard disk?

  Method 1.

  Try to use the Troubleshoot utility to see if that solves the problem.

  a. open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel.

  (b) in the search box, type "Troubleshooting" and then click Troubleshooting.

  c. click on show alland then click the Windows Media Player settings.

  Method 2.

  A clean boot to test if any element of service or third party application startup is causing this issue.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Once you have finished troubleshooting, follow step 3 in the article to start on normal startup.

  Method 3.

  You can update the video card driver and check.

  Update drivers: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Update-drivers-recommended-links

  Method 4.

  I suggest that you can exercise SFC scan and check if that helps. The SFC/SCANNOW command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  For more information how to make SFC / scan, please follow this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps.

• My Windows Media Player will play the video of an MPG file, but it will not play the sound. What is the cause?

  I do video editing.  I transferred my camera video file and Windows Media Player played the video and audio very well at the beginning.  I edited the file with editing software and exported the file again.  Now, the sound will not play using WMP but it will play if I use video editing software.

  As a result, I've uploaded new files from the camera and now WMP not give me sound on those either.  If something seems to be affected by my WMP.  Any help you can give would be much appreciated.

  Hi rgosmond,

  (a) don't you get any specific error message when you play the video?

  (b) what is the file format of the resulting video file after editing by using the video editing software?

  (c) you are able to play the files on the computer? You hear the sound?

  I suggest you try the following steps:

  O make sure that windows MediaPlayer is not muted, press F7 on the keyboard to turn the sound back on.

  Ø check if the volume is at a minimum in Media Player, press F9 on the keyboard to increase the volume.

  Verify that the default audio device is correctly set

  1. click on start, type Sound in the box to start the search.

  2. click on sound in the results of search at the top of the start menu.

  3. click on the tab reading notice the check mark next to the default device. For most users, the default device is speakers. Make sure that the audio settings are configured as expected. Follow these steps:

  4. on the playback tab, select the playback device, click Properties, click the Advanced tab and make sure that the default Format is set to the value you expect. When you are finished, close this window to return to the previous window.

  5. on the playback tab, select the playback device, click on configure and make sure that the configurations are set correctly.

  6. If the sound settings are well positioned, you are using speakers as the audio device and your speakers are already set as the default device, go to method 5 now.

  7. Select the audio device you want as the default audio device and then click on set as default.

  8. click OK to save your settings and close the sound dialog box.

  Now, check if the problem is resolved.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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

• WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 11 HAS NO VIDEO BUT SOUND

  I downloaded and paid for the codec suggested Microsoft. Updated my Nvidia video card and it installed firefox plugin for WMP.  I can't get a video image, but get the sound when you try to play a dvd or the downloaded video. Not sure what to try next? Should I just remove WMp 11 and redownload it? Suggetions?

  Hi CLB43,

  Generally, this problem should be solved by installing the video codec. In my view, re - install the video codec should solve the problem.

  Also, make sure the file format you are trying to play if it is supported by WMP11 or not.

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

  Can what types of video files I play in Windows Media Player?

  You can also try to reduce hardware acceleration:
  1. click on start in the lower left corner of Windows Vista.
  2. click on Control Panel, click appearance and personalization, click personalization, click display settings and then click Advanced settings.
  3. click on the Troubleshooting tab, and then click on change settings.

  Note: The settings will be disabled if the graphics card driver does not support disabling hardware acceleration.

  4. move the hardware acceleration slider until it is one notch to the right of None. It is the basis of acceleration.
  5. click OK twice, and then close the window.

  Let us know if it helps.

  Kind regards
  Clement Kumar.

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

• Torrent video plays fine in Windows Media Player, but only audio in Windows Movie Maker?

  I downloaded a video torrent on my Windows Vista laptop. When I went to play in Windows Media Player, it works fine. However, when I try to play it on Windows Movie Maker, I can place only the file in the audio section / music, even if it is listed as a .avi file, when I import the file and drag it on the timeline. There is no red X or any sign of a problem with the actual file. When I go to preview, I get only a black screen, as expected when playing audio files. I checked super files supported for Windows Movie Maker, and .avi is supposed to be a supported video format.

  I've downloaded xvid on my computer and it is before I even started with torrents. I know that this translates to the game in Windows Media Player.

  I tried to download the same different torrents and I get the same problem each time a different torrent site, so I know that's not the real torrent.

  I went to tools > Options and unchecked the box I had, which was the AVI decompressor, and the problem persists.

  I don't want to convert the video file, unless it is absolutely necessary. If I need to download something, I will do, as long as you point me in the right direction.

  I ask this question because I see only problems with the .avi Windows Media Player files, and I want to edit the file to make a music video.

  Any help is appreciated!

  It turns out that the only way to solve my problem was to download Windows Movie Maker 2.6. Now, I can actually edit with ease and use the original .avi file without problem. I still don't know why I had so much trouble with the version that came with my laptop, but now it's the only solution that has actually produced results.

• Windows Media Player-auido jumps during playback of .wmv or .mp3 file

  W7 - 64 bit windows media player audio is de-energized (skips, misses))

  WMP 12 on my laptop Toshiba running W7-64 bit will pop the sound up to 1 second, shortly after starting a song using wmv or mp3 playback. I have been troubleshooting unsuccessfully and reinstalled WMP 12 without any result. How can I solve this problem?

  You never solved this problem? I have the same laptop model with the same question. I solved it by openining control, disabling all the upgrades then go to properties of speaker and switch from 16-bit to 24-bit.

• Windows Media Player is lagging during the game and songs to jump.

  Just today, my Windows Media Player started acting odd. When I play a song, it will appear to freeze, but after 5 seconds or so, it starts to play. It's the same thing when to jump tracks. She also takes about 5-10 seconds to stop playback when I hit the break. When it does not freeze, he says 'Changing Media' in the lower left corner. This problem does not occur when I use a reading list, it is quite normal, it doesn't seem to be a problem when reading my library. I don't have any problems with other media players, such as iTunes or VLC player.

  I've been looking for a solution online and most of the people with a very similar problem to mine fixed by disabling audio enhancements, but this has not worked for me. This problem has just appeared from nowhere. The only recent change to my computer is a new keyboard, a Logitech G15. I've hung yesterday evening and was listening to music without any problem. But when I turned on my computer today, I was greeted with this problem. I plugged my old keyboard, thinking that he could be the problem, but still no solution.
  I'm out of ideas. Any idea of what the solution may be? If this can help, my computer running an AMD Phenom II X processor 4 955 with 8 GB of RAM and my sound is crossing a Radeon 6850 through HDMI on my monitor.
  Thanks for any help.
  [EDIT]
  I just noticed that Windows Media Player stops is when I close. The window closes, but I can always see it used in the process, and I have to close it it so that it can turn off completely. Do not know what is causing that.

  Nevermind, I finally thought to it. The software for the keyboard activated something called "windows media player gadget for windows sideshow. This seems to be causing the lag. I went to the Windows Sideshow and disabled options program for my keyboard.