Windows Media Player (v.11) will not play my avi files!

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  Came across this problem trying to put an AVI in powerpoint presentation for the school. I don't know how this happened or how to fix the error. The error indicates that windows media player is not the right codec to play the video. However, when I sent it myself and opend it upwards on another computer, which doesn't have powerpoint, it plays very well.

  I did some research as to what a codec for windows media player, that's what code and decodes the video compression. However, when I tried to download the appropriate codec file, there is nothing. Not even useful workaround solutions.

  In addition, went and downloaded quicktime and it could not read the video either.

  Any help or ideas would be greatly apreciated. Thank you!

  Hi DaisyReaper,

  Are you able to play .avi files?

  You can use your favorite search engine to download and install the latest codec for Windows Media Player. Subsequently, check if you are able to read .avi files.

  Note: 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.

  
  Reference: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  Hope the helps of information.

• 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.)

• Windows Media Player XP Professional will not read the DVD.

  I can't get my Windows Media Player XP Professional to play DVDs.  The system is only a couple of years and it used to read discs, but for several months, it is no longer made.  WMP keeps my music library and can play these songs without problem, but it will not play a DVD.  Why is this the case and I need to do about it?

  Robert

  I can't get my Windows Media Player XP Professional to play DVDs.  The system is only a couple of years and it used to read discs, but for several months, it is no longer made.  WMP keeps my music library and can play these songs without problem, but it will not play a DVD.  Why is this the case and I need to do about it?

  Robert

  =====================================
  You may have a problem with the hardware with the DVD drive...
  If you have two DVD players... try this one.

  The following article is maybe worth a visit:

  (314060) your CD or DVD drive is missing
  or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060/en-us

  Or... maybe you need a DVD decoder:

  (FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates)

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

  And you should be able to read your DVD with the
  free VLC Media Player:

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

  Might be interesting to try to download and install the
  following codec pack:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates)
  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• IE6/Win Media Player/XP Pro: will not play. Media WMV e-mail link-get codec missing error - but playing so very well. WMV is downloaded beforehand. Used to work.

  Hello
  I use Windows Media Player 11, Windows XP Pro, and IE6, all updated to current versions/SP etc.  I use comcast.net email.  I get frequently joined with .wmv files.  If I double click, Windows Media Player opens and I get the error that a codec is missing.  However, if I right-click and save the file to disk, then I can display by using Windows Media Player.  Why won't just play to in IE6 without having to save first?  It's used to work.  If she needs a codec for a .wmv file, why didn't he tell me who/where the codec to get it?  If I am to day in all software, why have I not the codec I need for one. File WMV to play in IE6?  Tips to download a specific codec pack for a similar problem, I saw, but then I saw other tips that the codec of the 3 parties packs Download creates problems.  Don't know what to do.  Oh, and I prefer not to make a newer version of IE at this moment, unless there is another compelling reason to do so.  Thank you. JB

  Hello
  I use Windows Media Player 11, Windows XP Pro, and IE6, all updated to current versions/SP etc.  I use comcast.net email.  I get frequently joined with .wmv files.  If I double click, Windows Media Player opens and I get the error that a codec is missing.  However, if I right-click and save the file to disk, then I can display by using Windows Media Player.  Why won't just play to in IE6 without having to save first?  It's used to work.  If she needs a codec for a .wmv file, why didn't he tell me who/where the codec to get it?  If I am to day in all software, why have I not the codec I need for one. File WMV to play in IE6?  Tips to download a specific codec pack for a similar problem, I saw, but then I saw other tips that the codec of the 3 parties packs Download creates problems.  Don't know what to do.  Oh, and I prefer not to make a newer version of IE at this moment, unless there is another compelling reason to do so.  Thank you. JB

  ======================================
  It may be interesting to try to reset the .wmv file association.

  Try the following...

  Right-click a .wmv file that is saved on your hard drive and
  in the menu... Choose... Properties / General tab / change button...
  In the list... Select... Windows Media Player / OK / apply / OK...

  Good luck...

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Burning a slideshow on CD with Windows Media Player. Photos will not be displayed!

  I have a slideshow of photo .wmv (set to music with image transitions) on a computer that I am trying to burn a CD with Windows Media Player.  Photo slide show appear correctly on the computer.  However once on the CD, read in a CD player, plays the part of the music of the slide show, but none of the images are displayed.

  A grade side is that I have all of the original photo files.  But they are not embedded in the .wmv file.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  I have a slideshow of photo .wmv (set to music with image transitions) on a computer that I am trying to burn a CD with Windows Media Player.  Photo slide show appear correctly on the computer.  However once on the CD, read in a CD player, plays the part of the music of the slide show, but none of the images are displayed.

  A grade side is that I have all of the original photo files.  But they are not embedded in the .wmv file.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  =======================================
  Windows Media Player is not the application for this task.

  Take a look at the following article:

  Windows Vista-
  Burn pictures or videos to a CD or DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/d5f2879b-a59e-42FF-b454-1a203529c6631033.mspx

  If you're running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate... and
  to burn on a DVD-video .wmv file that should play
  in a free-standing DVD player... Take a look at the following
  Article:

  Windows Vista-
  Windows DVD Maker:
  Burn a DVD-video disc
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/27a0225d-260e-4313-8a82-7c5253e93e6f1033.mspx

  If you have any other questions, let us know.

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• When I try to burn a video with windows media player, that it will not automatically to the window where add item option is available. Why?

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

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  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
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  The following items may be worth a visit:

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/burn-a-DVD-video-disc

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows Media Player in vista has stopped playing my video files (.) MOD extensions)

  My Windows media player recently stopped playing my video files that have a. Extension of MOD, although the audio is not yet once the video is crushed. When the video freezes a computer bubble lets me know that the driver igfx has stopped working and then recovered.

  I spent many hours trying to solve this problem. My graphics card is an Intell chipset and it is up to date with his driver (I checked), the motherboard is an ASUS and this is far too - I checked. I ran an auto fix and that disabled four codecs, but the problem persists. I have run the sfc / scan now processes at the prompt as an administrator and it came clear.

  The problem is driving me crazy! can anyone help? When I play the video on another computer that works under XP, I have no problem.

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  John.

  I fixed my own problem finally - I took this advice:

  http://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?QID=20081217192010AAFUBeK

  and installed "essentials pack windows media codec 3.2 [32 bit], this source http://www.snapfiles.com/get/essentials-codec-pack.html.

  Job done!

• I prefer to burn my Audio CD with Windows Media Player, but I can not get my music files in Itunes to WMP. What can I do?

  I don't know how to get all my music (including Itunes) in my Windows Media Player library. I'm so confused. Can someone please help me get this straightened out?

  I don't know how to get all my music (including Itunes) in my Windows Media Player library. I'm so confused. Can someone please help me get this straightened out?

  ================================================
  Open your music folder and see if you can find the files in question.

  When you find the folder, the files are saved in... try to add to a playlist in WMP.

  Windows Vista - create or change a regular playlist in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-or-change-a-regular-playlist-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Windows Vista - create or change an auto playlist in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-or-change-an-auto-playlist-in-Windows-Media-Player

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

• Windows Media Player will not play the .tivo files

  WMP 11 will not play the .tivo files.

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• Windows media player will not play a video file with a .zip extension

  Windows media player will not play a video file with a .zip wish.  What can I do to let him play?

  I checked and I have the latest version of windows media player.

  A .zip file is not a video file, it is a compressed file. Extract the video file in the zipped file.

  How to extract files Zip on Vista
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4913615_extract-zip-files-Vista.html

• Windows Media Player will not play. WMA files

  Windows Media Player will not play. WMA files, but all the rest that he will play codecs for.

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  Reset Media Player and accepted the default set and makes no difference.

  Still will not play. WMA files.

  This has happened on three different machines using hundreds of different. WMA files and none of them will play.

  All of these files were torn to the folder of music with Media Player.

  SFC/scannow seems to have done the trick for a user here. See:
  My Window Media Player won't play WMA files-Microsoft Community
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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

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  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

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

  WMP has recently started giving me one cannot read this file but if I close wmp and then go to my music folder and double-click the file of music he plays it OK. I tried the responses on this forum but so far without success. weird! any help please

  original title: WPL now will not play any music file

  Hello

   
   
  
  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?
  2 have. what troubleshooting measures you tried so far?
  3. What is the file format of the file?
  4 get with a file in particular?
   
   
   
  Method 1: Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player library
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter
  Method 2:
  This problem may be due to database corruption. You can delete the Windows Media Player database and check if the problem persists.

  Steps to clear the database of windows media player:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, run, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and then click OK.
  c. Select all files in the folder and then click on Delete on the file menu.

  Note you don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.

  d. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  If this does not resolve the problem, disable the Windows Media Player database cache files. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. exit Windows Media Player.
  b. Click Start, click Run, type % LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft and then click OK.

  c. Select the Media Player folder, and then click on Delete on the file menu.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.

  Note Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

• 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