Windows 10: Media Player Plays Nothing, Says Player Might Not Support It

Discus and support Media Player Plays Nothing, Says Player Might Not Support It in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I finally updated my laptop to Win10 and I'm having troubles with Media Player. No matter what media file type (.mp3, .mp4, .wmv, etc.) from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Arelem, Jan 13, 2016.

  1. ARELEM
    Arelem Win User

    Media Player Plays Nothing, Says Player Might Not Support It


    I finally updated my laptop to Win10 and I'm having troubles with Media Player.

    No matter what media file type (.mp3, .mp4, .wmv, etc.) from whatever location (local drive, across home network, thumb drive), WMP won't play it. All I get is that all too familiar error message:

    "Windows Media Player cannot play this file. The player might not
    support the file type or might not support the codec that was used
    to compress the file"

    I have looked for codec packs and can't find any. All these files work fine on my Win10 desktop that was also upgraded from Win7 Ultimate. The laptop does play system sounds fine, but that's it.

    I have searched the forums but can't find anything and, no, I don't want to download and install VLC Player (a common response I have seen on a lot of the other threads)

    Can anyone can help? Thanks.

    :)
     
    Arelem, Jan 13, 2016
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  2. CHARLESTUCKER1
    CharlesTucker1 Win User

    windows media player wont play my dvd in D:drive?

    im trying to play a dvd in my D drive and it allways says Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file.
     
    CharlesTucker1, Jan 13, 2016
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  3. FOXTWINZ
    FoxTwinz Win User
    Why Can't I Watch My Videos?

    When I play the videos in Movies & TV only sound plays

    When I play it in Windows media player a box pops up and says "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file."

    My graphics card is up to date ...

    Sims 4 says that Origin is already running even after restarting my computer and closing everything
     
    FoxTwinz, Jan 13, 2016
    #3
  4. PJLLB
    PJLLB Win User

    Media Player Plays Nothing, Says Player Might Not Support It

    I would uninstall WMP using the Programs and Features>>Turn Windows features on and off>>Media Features in Control Panel, and then restart, reinstall, and then restart.
     
    PJLLB, Jan 14, 2016
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