Windows 10: Issues playing MP4 files

HelloSo firstly I have 2 Internal Hard Drives on my Desktop PCI use Nvidia Shadowplay to record my gameplay and in general my screen and usually there would be no issues whatsoever. But today there occurred an issue. Whenever i tried playing any of these mp4 files on my 2nd drive they would take a while to load, then play, then stop, and repeat this process for a while. I did find a temporary fix which was to copy them over to my 1st drive and then copy them back, which seemed to fix the issue, but I don't want to repeat this process every single time and my 1st drive has way less disk space t

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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.

 

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.

 

Playing MP4 files

ATM am trying Video Inspector, but am unable to load the MP4 file on my desktop for inspection

Suggestions?