Windows Media Program will not play MP4 files

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  Evaluating is not a problem

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  FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play WMV files that contain multiple video streams

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947403

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  I suggest to disable audio enhancements and check if you're able to play .wmv files. Follow the method 1To disable audio improvements.

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  c. on the playback tab, click speakers and then click Properties.

  d. click the enhancements tab, and then select Disable all enhancements checkbox.

  Method 3:

  I suggest to create a new user account and check if you're able to play the files. Click on the link below to create a new user account

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

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  Hello! Recently, when I tried to read a file .mp4 on Windows Media Player, the player would immediately stop working and tell me that he could not play this type of file, even if the day before he could do so without any problem. I had an option to close the program or click to more information, so when I clicked for more information, he gave me this:
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  Application timestamp: 4ce7a485
  Fault Module name: StackHash_0a9e
  Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
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  Exception data: 00000008
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  Locale ID: 1033
  Additional information 1: 0a9e
  More information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional information 3: 0a9e
  Additional information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
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  I don't have toolbars running on IE9 at all.
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  Intel Core i5 - 3350P @ 3.10 GHz CPU
  ASRock H77M LGA 1155 motherboard
  8 GB DDR3 240 - Pin SD RAM
  Diamond Radeon HD 7870PE52GV 7870 GHz video card
  And all my programs are installed on this:
  SAMSUNG series Pro 840 MZ-7PD256BW 2.5 "256GB SATA III MLC internal Solid State Drive
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  See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2670838

   

  It sounds like your question. I think you should uninstall this update and

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  Barb

   

  MVP - Windows/entertainment and connected home

   

  http://digitalmediaphile.com/

   

  Please mark as answer if that answers your question

   

   

   

   

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  2. What Media Player do you use?
  3. Did you recent hardware or changes to the software to the computer before the show?

  I suggest using Windows Media Player, then try the following steps. This problem may occur because of codecs. 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.

  You can refer to the suggestion made by Rohit Chettri in the following link and check if it helps.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-7-Media-Player-will-not-play-MPG-files/16145802-7e2b-4BD0-a81f-c58c54588d26

  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.

  I hope this helps.

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• My Media Player will not play MP4?

  My Media Player will not play MP4?

  Long answer... good luck...

  The following decoder could be your problem but it's not freeware.

  3ivx decoder
  http://store.3ivx.com/3ivxStore/product_details.php?ID=11

  Anyway... This article is maybe worth a visit:

  Windows Media Player multimedia file formats (316992)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992/en-us
  > scroll waaay to MPEG-4 (.mp4)

  Media players free alternative that should play the files:

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

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

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

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

  And it might be worth a try to download
  and install 'one' of the following free codec packs:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  Media Player Codec Pack
  http://www.mediaplayercodecpack.com/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Windows 7 Codec Pack
  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-7-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10965840.html
  (Windows XP - Vista - 7)

  Info on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
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  Personally I would remove the compatibility
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  There are to many converters available on the net...
  the following links are some examples.

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
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  (1) format Factory (freeware)
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  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup260.exe out of the folder
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  (2) Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
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  (3) Koyotesoft Free Video Converter
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  (4) Xilisoft Video Converter
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• My windows media player will not play a DVD

  My windows media player will not play a DVD: Microsoft Windows 95 Version 5.1 (Build 2600.XP_SP3_gdr.111025 - 1629:Service Pack 3).  Download a free version of media player to play the DVD?  Please tell me the name of the upgrade and where to find the free download version, if so.  Thank you!

  First thing that you do not run windows 95 if your build number is 2600.XP_SP3 it is a build number of windows XP.  Second, you will not be able to play DVDs using this version of windows and media player only.  The reason for this is DVD is a standard that a group of companies shut down and basically, they demand rights fees to use, it codec, which you don't have. You will need get a program that has integrated these codec (or find them somewhere).  Your best option for this is to completely abandon the but of the using Media player to play your DVD (unless you are looking to buy another piece of software).  There is a free option that I use on my machine Windows 7 Basic its called VLC is a free player that makes just about every format out there (not sure Bluray).  VLC uses its own codec (I think it's developed for the linux community orginially) rather than using the codec of the industry.  You can find the program at http://www.videolan.org/

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  My old videos in my windows media player will not play. acquire CODECS rises. I get audio but not video for all the movies at home. Movies that I downloaded and clips play very well. How can I fix it. I use wmp 11.

  Hello satindoll11233,

  1. What is the exact error message you get when you try to play videos?

  2. What is the format of the videos that you try to play?

  3. are you able to play other files with Windows Media Player?

  Media Player will not be able to play video files, if there are no required codecs or video format is not supported by Media Player.

  I suggest you to check the format of the video you are trying to play. You can also try the steps in the article to resolve this problem:

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

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• Windows media player will not play just goes to green screen

  Windows media player will not play or will be windows media center. they have just the green screen of goto, it is solid

  Hello bluepole,.

  1. the Media Player and Media Center work fine before?

  2. the problem occurs with all types of files you play or any particular file?

  Try the methods below to resolve this issue:

  Method 1:

  Reduce hardware acceleration (or turn off) video hardware acceleration (if supported by your video card)

  1 open the screen resolution by clicking on the start start button Picture button, click on the Panel, and then, under appearance and personalization, click on adjust the screen resolution.

  2. click on advanced settings, click the Troubleshooting tab, and then click on change settings.

  3. move the hardware acceleration slider to none to reduce or turn off video hardware acceleration.

  Method 2:

  If you are not able to play all the files, make sure that the right codecs are installed on the computer for videos to play in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center.

  Refer to this article for frequently asked Codecs:

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  Method 3:

  Make sure that you install the latest drivers for your graphics card. You can see the underside of section which will give you information on how to update the drivers:

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• Windows media player will not play my downloaded movies.

  Original title: windows media player will not play my downloaded movies, so I know very lil on computers! Please help me!

  I have LimeWire. I downloaded several movies and can't watch them. When I try, it automatically showed the windows media player, and then displays a message saying "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 looked for updates, perhaps thinking that I needed one, he says: there is no availiavle. I use the latest version of windows media player. any help would be greatly appreciated!

  It's really a simple question, easy to fix. But if you are really not that familiar with the computer, you may want to ask a friend who knows enough to help you.

  You can show it to your friend...
  What you need is to 'google' for a FREE video converter.
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  However, there is another alternative. Install a 3rd party media player called VLC. He plays any video fromats.
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