Windows 10: Media Player giving an error message, won't play videos.

Some videos will not play they won't even load on the home page. I am getting an error message saying it won't open because they can't get to my storage right now. 0x80070003

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Issues while playing videos through Windows media player. Only getting sound track while playing videos.

Hi Tim,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

This issue might occur if there is change in sound settings or audio driver is corrupt.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• Are you getting any error message playing the videos? Is the same issue occurring while playing Mp3 music?
• Is the issue specific while playing a particular video file extension?
• is the issue occurring only in Windows Media Player? Have you checked the issue with other video player?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to run Windows Media Player Library
and Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter. Check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type “Troubleshooting” without the quotes and click on
Troubleshooting.

3. Then click on View All on the left panel of the Screen.

4. Click on Windows Media Player Library
and Windows Media Player Settings.

5. Click on Next and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with sound in Windows 10, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Error (Video) Media Player Windows 10

Hi Lu,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Please share the details.

• 
  Do you see any error code or error message on the screen?
  
• 
  Is there any particular Video or video format causing the issue?
  

I suggest you to download and install the latest graphics drivers from your computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.



If the issue persists, 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 and Windows Media player library

If the issue persist download the Windows media player

I suggest you to download the latest Windows Media Player from the below link.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=20426



I hope the issue will be resolved. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.