Windows 10: Media not playing.

Discus and support Media not playing. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; So video and music is not playing on my computer, either on a browser or content off my hard drives. Also I cant run audio off my DAW. Everything else... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by CodyClyburn, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. Media not playing.


    So video and music is not playing on my computer, either on a browser or content off my hard drives. Also I cant run audio off my DAW. Everything else seems to be working fine. Web pages opening with pictures and video thumb nails.

    Windows 10


    Cheers

    :)
     
    CodyClyburn, Sep 19, 2018
    #1

  2. MEDIA PLAYER- unable to play or rip cd's

    Hi Christine,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with the issue.

    • Did you check if you are able to play using other CD'S?
    • What is the exact error message or code you receive when you try to play the cd or try to Rip?

    For now let's try the below steps and check if it helps:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to check if the rip settings are set correctly as mentioned in this article:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/change-settings-for-ripping-music

    Method 2:

    I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the Windows Media player and check if the issue persists. Refer to these steps to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media player:

    • Press Window key + F, select “Settings’ tab below the search box.
    • Type “Turn Windows features ON or OFF” and click on the tile with the same name.
    • Now, expand the “Media features” and uncheck the box against “Windows Media player”.
    • Restart the computer.
    • Now follow the same steps and check the box against “Windows Media player” and
      restart the computer to reinstall.
    • Check if the issue persists.

    Hope it helps. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Sep 19, 2018
    #2
  3. Media Player Errors - Stops playing

    Hi Donald,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if issue persists.

    Method 1: Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter

    I suggest you to run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter, please refer to the steps below:


    • 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 troubleshooter.
    Method 2: Reinstall Windows Media player

    I suggest you uninstall and reinstall the Windows Media Player and check. Refer to these steps:


    • Press Windows Key +X, select Programs and Features.

    • Click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF on the left panel.

    • Expand Media Features and uncheck the box against Windows Media Player.

    • Click OK and restart if prompted. Follow the same procedure and check the box against Windows Media Player to reinstall.

    • Check if issue persists.
    Hope this will fix the issue, if not let us know with the updated status and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Giridhar J, Sep 19, 2018
    #3
  4. Media not playing.

    Cannot play audio CD from Win Media Player

    We suggest you try to play the .cda files on another PC that has a Windows Media Player.

    In the mean time, kindly try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Type Default Programs in the search bar.
    • Click Default Programs under Best match.
    • On the pop-up window, click Associate a file type or a protocol with a program.
    • Under Name tab, look for .cda, and check if Windows Media Player is listed
      Current Default program.
    • If not, select .cda then click Change program..., and select
      Windows Media Player.
    If Windows Media Player is the default program for .cda files, follow the steps below:

    • Type Troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • On the pop-up window, click Hardware and Sound.
    • Click Windows Media Player DVD.
    • Follow the on-screen prompt to run the troubleshooter.
    Let us know how it goes.

    Thank you.
     
    Kenneth Mon, Sep 19, 2018
    #4
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