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• Windows media player is launched by trying to open the properties of my computer (Windows 7)

  Help me solve this problem...
  Windows media player is launched by trying to open the properties of my computer...

  Hello

  Looks like your file associations for explore has changed or messed up.
  Please see here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505 how to solve this problem.
  Since it's Windows 7, look under the section: fix it myself (since the "Fix it for me" part is Win Vista only)

  Hope this helps

• Error: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you are trying to play, burn, or synchronize, an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'

  Original title: I'm trying to burn a CD and a message keeps coming up saying that Windows Media Player cannot find the file.

  I have Windows XP. I am trying to burn a CD and a message keeps coming up saying: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file.  If you are trying to play, burn, or synchronize, an elements that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renaed, or deleted.  I clicked on opations, checked all the network boxes and everything that has been proposed. "My error code is C00D001A.  System cannot find the file specified should I upgrade or find another version of the Windows Media or what.  It's very annoying.  Thanks in advance.

  Hi reginawilson,
   
  Here are some articles that you might find useful:
  Windows Media Player Error Message help
   
  Error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: "Cannot open file."

• Opening of the Creative Memories error message: "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec.

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  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.

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  OK... sounds like you have just a link to
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• When I receive e-mails with an attachment can not open, it says: Windows media player cannot access the file, Please HELP

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• My habit of open media, Windows Media Player cannot play the file... »

  Original title: media open habit

  My multimedia files will not open all but a few. When I try to open it it know "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 go to properties it know the file type is"in his (.au) format"I use windows 7 on an HP laptop

  The. The AU file was probably created by a Codec that is not installed on your system. You can use VLC player or any what 3rd party software to play the file. If want to read in Windows Media Player, then find out which is the Codec required to play that particular file. REF: How to find which Codecs you need to play any multimedia file

• No sound in 3g 2 files, error "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  Original title: cannot get audio from video .3g2 (Windows 7)

  I have a number of videos that were recorded on a Motorola phone to format .3g2, when I played against them in windows XP Pro using what was the most recent media player, they played very well and the audio was present.

  I've since upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate and have found that videos will play with media player sound is not output.

  I tried different players like VLC (same result, no sound) and came across one called SUPER from erightsoft which indeed works and allows me to re - encode to .wmv BUT when I do and you try to read the .wmv I encounter an error:

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player does not support the format you are trying to play. »

  When I clikc on help, I am led to a page with links on THIS forum.

  So here I am.

  Can someone explain what is happening, why it happens and how / if I can convert them into a playable (with audio) .wmv friendly format?

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  Hi UbinTook,
  
  You found this message from Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.
   
  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.
  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.
   
  Step 1:
   
  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.
   
  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992
   
  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.
   
  Step 2:
   
  Download the necessary codec to play the file.
   
  For more information of Codec, see: Codec: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions 

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Im trying to read a DVD Blue-ray in my new computer laptop and a message saying "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD.

  Original title: how do peripheral DVD player on my laptop

  Im trying to read a DVD Blue-ray in my new computer laptop and a message saying "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD. The disk has been created in a way that the player does not support. and also tried to solve the problems and see them all, then clicked on reading and burning CD and blu - ray discs and message saying could not identify the problem. then I went to windows media dvd player and the message saying that "Windows has no dectet a dvd playback device, if you do not have a dvd playback device, you will need to purchase and install a.. "If do not have a DVD player installed, contact your OEM or device for the latest driver for your particular device" Please can someone help me as its driving me crazy. Thank you

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  http://www.arcsoft.com/TotalMedia-Theatre/

  http://www.CyberLink.com/products/PowerDVD/overview_en_US.html?&r=1

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• 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.

• Error: "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'

  Original title: laptop won't read the music files stored on external hard drive

  I have an old Compaq laptop Windows XP, so it was out of memory I transferred everything on a Portable Seagate (500 GB) hard drive and started to access it. It's worked well for over a year, but lately, began to stop playing my music files. Absolutely everything on the hard drive opens, however, images, files and folders, but when I go into Windows Media Player, it pops up with this error message:

  Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.
  I have not modified parameters or anything that moved. I used to be just able to restart the laptop, or disconnect and reconnect the hard drive and it works again, but now it or not will be not at all, or it will cut off half way through a song and then not to play anything more.
  I can't find any support for this problem because the phone reads that the hard drive is there, and everything else works. Only the music doesn't. I tried to play music on a connected USB and it works fine. I'm so confused!
  Hi lkm0293,
   
  Here are some articles that you might find useful:

  Windows Media Player Error Message help

   

  Error message when you type the name of a file to play with Windows Media Player: "Cannot open file."

• Error when you try to burn a CD: Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver

  Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver. ???

  I just burn a CD with no problem at all.  Using the same type of CD, brand new, I tried to burn another CD and got this error message:

  Windows Media Player cannot burn the files. If the burner is busy, wait until the current task is complete. If necessary, check that the burner is connected properly and that you have installed the latest device driver.

  I close all programs running, restarted my computer, changed on the devices tab, the speed of burning... everything I know to do and all the things I've read in these forums, no luck... still get the exact same message.  No idea why my CD-writer has decided to stop working for me?

  Hi Cierrajade,

  1. you have any third-party DVD burning software installed on the computer?

  Method 1

  You can use the convenience store open playing and burning CDs, DVDs and Blu - ray discs built in Windows 7 and check to see if it helps you to trouble the CD plays the questions.

  For more information about how to open the resolution of problems in Windows 7, go to the link below and follow the steps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-playing-and-burning-CDs-DVDs-and-BluRay-discs-Troubleshooter

  Method 2

  If you have any third party CD\DVD software installed on the computer of engraving I suggest you uninstall and check back later if you can burn CDs with success.

  Disc burning: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disc-burning-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 3

  If the previous step fails, check if you can burn CDs using Windows Explorer

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Explorer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Explorer

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Windows Media Player cannot find the file. 'If you try to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed or deleted'.

  Original title:

  Problems with rip audio CDs with windows media player

  Bought the CD now 82 and try to tear with the windows media player player, but keep getting the message "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted." What should I do to rip this cd please did tear previously no probs, but now seems to have a problem

  Thanks in advance

  Anne

  Hello
  1. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  2. Are you able to extract other CDs using Windows media Player?
  3. What is the file format of the file you are trying to extract?
  Method 1:
  Step 1:
  You can run the Windows Media Player Library convenience store & check if you are able to rip CDs.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-library-Troubleshooter
  Step 2:

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter

  
  Method 2: Rebuild the windows media player.

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

  Note:
  You don't have to remove the folders that are in this folder.
  c. 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:
  exit Windows Media Player.
  b. click Start, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft, and then click OK.
  c. Select the Media Player folder, and then click delete on the file menu.
  d. restart Windows Media Player.
  Note:
  Windows Media Player automatically rebuilds the database.

  Method 3: Disable and enable the windows media player. Follow these steps:

  a. open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
  b. open programs and features in Control Panel .
  
  Note: If the programs and features are not available, change the view by large icons at the top right of the control panel.

  c. Select Windows turn on or off features in the left column of the window programs and features.
  d. click on the plus sign next to multimedia functions.
  e. uncheck Windows Media player and then click OK. (You may receive a warning message. Click on the Yes button.)
  f. restart your computer.
  g. to reactivate the Media center follow the same steps and place a checkmark for Windows Media player.
  h. click on the Ok button.

  
  i. restart your computer.
  Reference:
  Turn on or off Windows features
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off
  Method 4:
  Change the location of Rip. see the steps mentioned in the link
  given below:
  To change rip settings in the Options dialog box
  
  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-ripping-music
  I hope this helps!

• Failed to retrieve CD - "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. ..."

  original title: rip for Media Player problem.

  My media player won't let me RIP cd in my library. When I try it gives me a box that says "Windows Media Player cannot find the file. If you try to read, burn or sync an item that is in your library, the element can point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted. "I thought that the solution may have something to do with me going in the rip settings > more options > and hit"change"under"rip music to this location", because the box under where I am assuming that the location will has nothing in it, but when I click on it it does nothing.

  Hello

  During the extraction process, the Media Player makes a copy of each song, stores it on your hard drive as a file Windows Media Audio (WMA) or MP3 compressed and then add it to your library. Check in the library, if the files are present.

  See the link provided:

  Extract music from a CD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/rip-music-from-a-CD

  See also:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/rip-music-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-ripping-music

  Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter

  Let us know if that helps.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because of a problem with the network or firewall settings.

  Windows media player cannot play the file because a prblem with the network or firewall settings, you can help me solve this problem?

  original title: windows media player

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  2. do you get this error when you try to play a specific file or all files?

  Follow these methods.
  
  Method 1: Open the troubleshooting Windows Media Player settings Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter

  Method 2: I suggest that you disable Antivirus software and firewall temporarily and check.
  Disable the antivirus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software Tour

  Enable or disable Windows Firewall
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  Note: Firewall and antivirus to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats.  In most cases, you should not disable it.  If you have to disable it temporarily, you should reactivate as soon as you are finished.  If you are connected to the Internet or a network while the firewall and anti-virus are disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  
  Method 3: try to change the proxy settings.

  a. open Windows Media Player, press the Alt key to bring up the file menu.

  b. click on the Tools menu and select Options. Click the network tab.

  c. Select a Protocol (HTTP and RSTP), click Configure , and then select Autodetect proxy settings or use proxy settings of the Web browser (available for HTTP protocol only). Do this for each protocol.

• 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!