Windows 10: Media player will not play files.

Discus and support Media player will not play files. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I can open files in media player but when it try's to play the files it is stuck at 0 seconds. i can move the progress bar around but it stays there... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Kevin L._320, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. Media player will not play files.


    I can open files in media player but when it try's to play the files it is stuck at 0 seconds. i can move the progress bar around but it stays there and wont play the files.

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    Kevin L._320, Jul 13, 2024
    #1
  2. Yaqub K Win User

    windows media player

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    What is the exact error message you get when you to try play files on Windows Media Player?

    I suggest you to run both Windows Media Player Library and Settings troubleshooter and check.

    Step 1: If your computer is having problems playing video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter checks the configuration and network settings
    for Windows Media Player to make sure that you can play content you've downloaded and saved to your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • 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
      and follow the instructions.

    Step 2: If your computer is having problems accessing your collection of digital media files in the Windows Media Player Library, try using the Windows Media Player Library troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter makes sure
    Windows Media Player is correctly installed on your computer, and checks to see whether your Player Library is corrupted.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • 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 Library
      and follow the instructions.

    Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, Jul 13, 2024
    #2
  3. 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, Jul 13, 2024
    #3
  4. Media player will not play files.

    can't play avi-files in windows media player or in xbox

    Hi Mavagle,

    Windows Media Player and Xbox support AVI files. With the problem you've encountered, there could be changes on your computer or could be unsupported contents on the AVI files that may have caused your Windows Media Player and Xbox to stop play those files.

    For us to verify this, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes performed on your computer prior to the issue?
    • What version of Windows Media Player do you have?
    • Have you set Windows Media Player as the default app for your AVI files?

    In the meantime, please check the current version of your Windows Media Player. See this
    link for the steps. Check also if Windows Media Player was set as the default apps to open media
    files. Follow these steps:

    • Open Settings, then click System.
    • In the left pane, click Defaults apps, then click Choose default apps by file type.
    • Under the Name column, scroll down to AVI File, then select
      Windows Media Player as the default app for it.
    • Once done, check if you're now able to play AVI files.

    You may also see
    File types supported by Windows Media Player
    for more information.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Jul 13, 2024
    #4
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