Windows 10: Is there a way to cut down shorten a video on the Windows Media Player or the "Movies and...

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Issues with the Windows media player and the Windows Movie and TV player

Hi,

I realize the inconvenience caused to you. I will certainly assist you.

Follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Media player. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all
  option on the left panel
• Run the Windows Media player settings.

I also suggest you to run the Video Playback troubleshooter which finds and fixes the problems playing videos movies and television.

Method 2:

• Type Troubleshooting in the Search Bar and then Enter.
• Click on Video Playback and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Hope the information helps, do reply if you need further assistance.

 

windows media player

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

What is the exact error message you get when you to try play files on Windows Media Player?

I suggest you to run both Windows Media Player Library and Settings troubleshooter and check.

Step 1: If your computer is having problems playing video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter checks the configuration and network settings
for Windows Media Player to make sure that you can play content you've downloaded and saved to your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet.

Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

• Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
• In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
  Troubleshooting.
• Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Settings
  and follow the instructions.

Step 2: If your computer is having problems accessing your collection of digital media files in the Windows Media Player Library, try using the Windows Media Player Library troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter makes sure
Windows Media Player is correctly installed on your computer, and checks to see whether your Player Library is corrupted.

Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

• Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
  
• In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
  Troubleshooting.
• Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Library
  and follow the instructions.

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Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.

 

Videos are zoomed in on playback on Movies &TV and Windows Media Player as well

Hello Natalie,

My Name is Chander and I am Independent Advisor for Microsoft. I hope I can help you on your concern.

I would suggest you to refer the following steps and check if it helps.

a) Open Windows Media Player. Click "Library" and select "Video" to a list of video files in your media library.

b) Double-click a video file. Windows Media Player will play it.

c) Press "ALT+1" to zoom the video by 50 percent. Press "ALT+2" to zoom it by 100 percent. Press "ALT+3" to zoom it by 200 percent.

Ref -
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

If that does not help, try running the Media player troubleshooter -

Press Windows key +X, select Control panel

Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons

Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all

option on the left panel

Run the Windows Media player settings.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.