Windows8 (what else?) Media Player will play the video but NO sound.

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• 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 will play the video...

  Movie won't play in windows media player. Opening an AVI Viewer piece rises. The closure of the Viewer to piece that audio is heard on WMP. What could be the cause of this?

  Hi masterkidder,

  1. it happens with all movies you try to play?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3. What is the format of the movie file?

  4. are you able to play the movie in any other player?

  5. you receive an error message?

  AVI segment viewer is installed as well as the codec that you install on the computer.

  Check if uninstall you any third-party codec installed on the computer and check if it works.

  Uninstall or change a program

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• 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

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

  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

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

• BlackBerry Smartphones Windows Media Player cannot play the videos recorded on Storm 9530

  I have a Windows Vista laptop. My Storm 9530 OS is v5.0.0.419, when I try to watch videos recorded on my Storm 9530, on my Vista computer, I get a message Windows Media cannot play this video (3GP). Is there a way to see these videos on Windows Media Player?

  Hello!

  You need the codec appropriate to do so. I think that QuickTime can be read natively. Or you can search free converters to translate them into a format that WMP will play.

  Good luck!

• Is it possible to launch any video players (not just Media Player) to play the videos after the market slow as screensaver?

  Hello.

  I wish that my old, updated Windows XP Pro. SP3 to launch a video player (not only Windows Media Player; it could be everything I said to use) and play various video files (for most of the formats MPEG/MPG-2 and TS) after a few hours to be slowed down as it does for the screen savers. Is there a way? If it requires a third party, then it should be free and light.

  Thank you in advance. :)

  Hi Ant man.

  Unfortunately, Windows XP doesn't have this feature to play a video as screensaver. However, this feature is present in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  For more information, you can view the article:

   

  To set or change a screen saver

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/display_setup_screensaver.mspx?mfr=true

  Hope this information helps.

• Windows Media Player 11 plays the video in the negative form.

  Windows Media Player 11: Video

  The video played from WMV files fate resembling a negative form of rhe photo. How to return normal image?

  Hi Jim,.

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         You did changes to the player before the show?

  Step 1: Try reducing video hardware acceleration in Windows Media Player.

  a. in Windows Media Player, on the Tools menu, click Options.

  b. on the performance , under video Accelerationtab, move the slider more close votes to zero, and then click OK.

  If this allows you to play videos very well, this indicates that there is a problem with your graphics card or driver.

  Step 2: You can get an updated driver from the manufacturer of the display adapter.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• In the error message is Vista "Windows Media Player cannot play the file, might not support the codec used to compress the file.

  It worked very well what place please?

  * original title - Window Media Player cannot drive cannot read the file the player could does not load the file or may not support or does not support the codec used to compress the fichier.*

  Hello

  1. what changes have been made to your computer before the problem?
  2. the problem occurs on a particular file?
  3. What is the format of the file you want to play in Windows Media Player?

  You may encounter this error message for the following reasons:

  (a) the file type is supported by the drive, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  (b) 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.

  Windows media player will play only the files and videos only if it supports this type of file.

  Please see the bottom of the article that gives you information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player.

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

  If the files are not supported by Windows media player, then you will need to use a few players from third party that supports this file format.

  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.

  See the link below for more information on the codec.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

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