Windows 10: playing MP3 player on laptop

Discus and support playing MP3 player on laptop in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My question is generic to all Windows laptops; so system specs are not an issue. I would like to know the pros and cons using of both USB and 1/8"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by caffeine, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. caffeine Win User

    playing MP3 player on laptop


    My question is generic to all Windows laptops; so system specs are not an issue. I would like to know the pros and cons using of both USB and 1/8" stereo jack inputs to connect an MP3 player to a laptop.

    Why? ... I wish to listen to some of the music stored on an MP3 player.

    Are there general guidelines for initial volume settings on both the laptop and the MP3 player?

    Thanks in advance for your replies.

    regards,

    :)
     
    caffeine, Sep 25, 2020
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  2. Windows Media Player is not in Default apps list in Windows 10

    I know, this question was asked many times, but there is still no answer that can actually solve the problem. There are steps to get the WMP in Windows Optional Features, install it if missing, etc. - I did all that, and now WMP runs and plays media files. However, there is no way in Windows 10 to set it as a Default App to play media file types.

    • Go to "Default apps" > "Music Player" > "Choose Default" - WMP is not there.
    • "Choose default apps by file type" > ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - WMP is not there.
    • "Set Defaults by app" > Windows Media Player is here! > select "Manage" > find ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - the only choice is "Look for an app in the Microsoft Store".

    After a long time spent searching I found this article: How to make any program the default on Windows 10 - gHacks Tech News

    Apparently after 1803 you are supposed to use hackers tools to set the Microsoft's own Windows Media Player as default. I used FileTypesMan as was suggested in the article, but when I try to change assignments for .mp3 files, I get "Error 5: Access is denied" from the tool. Also, if I right-click on an .mp3 file and select "Open with..." it still suggests me to go to Microsoft Store, open with Notepad, Paint, Word, but not Windows Media Player.

    What is the proper way to make WMP the default media player, so it shows up in the Default apps list?
     
    sun2sirius, Sep 25, 2020
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  3. Jaysus86 Win User
    Can't play MP3s in Windows Media Player

    Hi all,

    Since I've updated the Windows 10 I've been unable to play MP3s via Window Media Player.

    When I try and play any MP3, I get the following message:

    'Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file'

    The files worked fine beforehand, and I can also play them via VLC player.

    Any suggestions on how to get them working with WMP again?

    Thanks!
     
    Jaysus86, Sep 25, 2020
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  4. 1Kurgan1 Win User

    playing MP3 player on laptop

    MP3 player sync

    I have a Creative 8GB mp3 player ad wondering if anyone else has some good suggestions beyond WMP for syncing my library too it.
     
    1Kurgan1, Sep 25, 2020
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