Windows 10: Copied or Moved Video Files Will Not Play

I am running Windows 10 Pro. My issue is this: when I copy or paste a video file MP4, MKV, AVI etc., the file will not open in Windows Media Player, VLC Player or Divx. The file plays fine in its original location, but once moved, will not open. I do get an error from Windows Media Player when I try to play an MP4 I kind of expect the error, but the AVI and MKV files just never open. VLC just shows the orange status bar moving back and forth and never opens. I have tried this same process on another pc, and the same thing happens. Never seen this happen in the past. I think I eliminated corrupted files, since the original plays and media players since I tried at least 3 players.

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Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

video not playing

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. May I know, which video player you are using to play the video?
   
2. Are you able to play the video on any other computer?
   
3. Are you facing the issue with only specific video or with all the other videos?
   

This issue could also occur when the USB or SD card is corrupted when you have transferred the video.

Try the troubleshooting methods provided below to further narrow down the root cause of the issue.

Method 1: Try a different video player.

1. Try to use a different USB to transfer the video, if you are playing it on other computer or device.
   
2. I suggest you to try a different video player and check if it plays.
   
3. You can also check on different device or computer.
   

Step: Run Windows Media player troubleshooter.

1. Press Windows + R key on your keyboard together.
2. Copy and paste the below command and run each at a time and follow the onscreen instruction on the troubleshooter
3. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic
4. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerLibraryDiagnostic
5. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerDVDDiagnostic
6. Reboot the computer and check.

If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.

Hope it helps,

Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.