Windows 10: Media player can not access some of the mp3 files in download folder, it says you don't...

Amazon mp3 music are in Download folder. Media Player on win10 will play every song if I open them in the download folder but when transfered to a playlist on Media player then media player plays only some of the songs. It says : ...you don't have permission to access to this file" while windows media player has no problem opening all the files. I don't want to use the windows media player because I can't find the Equalizer any more. I'm the only person using this computer and this is a music file not a top secret file why is windows media player can access it but not the newer version of

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Mesia player can not access some of the mp3 files in download folder, it says you don't have permission to access this file, but Windows media player can

Amazon mp3 music are in Download folder. Media Player on win10 will play every song if I open them in the download folder but when transfered to a playlist on Media player then media player plays only some of the songs. It says : ...you don't have permission to access to this file" while windows media player has no problem opening all the files. I don't want to use the windows media player because I can't find the Equalizer any more.

I'm the only person using this computer and this is a music file not a top secret file why is windows media player can access it but not the newer version of the windows media player? how can I grant media player access to the files in download folder.

I've right clicked the song in download folder and owner name appears as person with the access. I've added "system" to it too but when I go back to check, the system is not there anymore.

 

deleting podcasts from my mp3 on win 10 media player

Hi Ernie,

We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with not able to delete files from mp3 player using Windows Media player. We will certainly help you.

This issue might occur when the Mp3 file is broken or when it is not compatible with the Windows Media Player or other media players.

Firstly, I would suggest you to open Media player and try to refresh the device and try deleting the songs.

Method 2: Run Windows Media Player Troubleshooter.

I suggest you to run Windows Media Player Troubleshooter. Follow the below steps to run Windows Media Player:

• 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.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

For information about how to reset your device, see the documentation that came with your device.



Method 2: If the above steps do not help, you may try to delete music files directly from the mp3 player, follow the steps below:

To delete music files using the computer, follow these steps:

1. Connect your mp3 player to the computer.

2. Select Open device to view files using Windows Explorer on initial connection.

3. Locate the folder where your music files are stored.

4. Right click and select delete the music files or folder.

Let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Windows Media Player is not in Default apps list in Windows 10

I know, this question was asked many times, but there is still no answer that can actually solve the problem. There are steps to get the WMP in Windows Optional Features, install it if missing, etc. - I did all that, and now WMP runs and plays media files. However, there is no way in Windows 10 to set it as a Default App to play media file types.

• Go to "Default apps" > "Music Player" > "Choose Default" - WMP is not there.
  
• "Choose default apps by file type" > ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - WMP is not there.
  
• "Set Defaults by app" > Windows Media Player is here! > select "Manage" > find ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - the only choice is "Look for an app in the Microsoft Store".
  

After a long time spent searching I found this article: https://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/16/how-to-make-any-program-the-default-on-windows-10/

Apparently after 1803 you are supposed to use hackers tools to set the Microsoft's own Windows Media Player as default. I used FileTypesMan as was suggested in the article, but when I try to change assignments for .mp3 files, I get "Error 5: Access is denied" from the tool. Also, if I right-click on an .mp3 file and select "Open with..." it still suggests me to go to Microsoft Store, open with Notepad, Paint, Word, but not Windows Media Player.

What is the proper way to make WMP the default media player, so it shows up in the Default apps list?