Windows 10: Copied/Moved MP4 files to a Directory doesn't Play

Discus and support Copied/Moved MP4 files to a Directory doesn't Play in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have some downloaded videos available on my desktop. I am using Windows 11 with latest updates and all drivers fully updated. When I move those... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by aliusmankhan2, Jul 5, 2023.

  1. ALIUSMANKHAN2
    aliusmankhan2 Win User

    Copied/Moved MP4 files to a Directory doesn't Play


    I have some downloaded videos available on my desktop. I am using Windows 11 with latest updates and all drivers fully updated. When I move those videos MP4 format to any directory, they work in some directories while doesn't work in some. I tried adding those files to a ZIP folder and then extracted in the destination directory but no use. Videos are working fine when I play those from the Desktop. I can't have any permission issues with the directories as I myself is the owner of the PC so I have full priviliges as well. It seems like Windows 11 has these issues right from the start as I r

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    aliusmankhan2, Jul 5, 2023
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  2. BETOLP
    BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Copied/Moved MP4 files to a Directory doesn't Play 233722d1557862791t-windows-doesn-t-start-authomatic-repair-doesn-t-work-hdd-test-1-.png


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Jul 5, 2023
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  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    MP4 File will not play

    Based on the information you have provided, considering that you are encountering the same issue when playing the MP4 file on different applications, then it's possible that the issue is with the file itself. This could be caused by an interruption or an
    issue while the MP4 is being copied. I suggest that you create a new copy of the file and check if the issue persists.

    Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further if needed.
     
    Monica Cam, Jul 5, 2023
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  4. HELMUT
    Helmut Win User

    Copied/Moved MP4 files to a Directory doesn't Play

    Playing MP4 files

    MP4 is a container file, a lot depends on the codecs within that.
    MP4 can be played with Windows 10 with Films & TV, Photos, Windows Media Player, and VLC.
    If those can't then there must be something odd/unusual in the file.

    Right click the File > Properties > Details Tab.
    see if that gives you more info, should be some info on the video/audio but not codecs.

    Try the suggestions from post #3.

    You have to be careful as viruses are propogated by people simply changing the filename extension and auto-forwarding via an infected PC and a compromised address list.
    So a targeted scan with AV is necessary for every file attachement even if apparently from someone you know.
     
    Helmut, Jul 5, 2023
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