Windows 10: Open WMP with "Server Execution Failed"

I got with "Server Execution Failed" when opening WMP in Windows 10. Searching on the web, I have tried many hints but failed all the time. What is the true cure of this problem ? Is it due to codecs problem or anything related to internet ?

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receiving error: server execution failed

My computer kept wanting to finish a virus protection something by restarting. That did not seem unusual and while I had put it off a number of times I finally clicked "now". A few hours later I came back to the computer and nothing would open. Anything
I tried to open either said "server execution failed" or appeared to open and then disappeared. It just flashed on like it was going to open and then disappeared. I can see all apps when I click on windows button and the full list of options when I right click.
Can't type anything in search. Task manager brings me nowhere and change users takes me to my log-in. What do I do???

Original title:server execution failed

 

WMP Problem

It should be there. Let's try again, step by step.

First, find out what version of Windows you have. Use the Winkey + R to bring up the 'Run' box, type Winver then click OK. You should see a version number, 1511, 1607 or 1703.

If you have 1703, open Settings > Apps. For any other version open Settings > System.

Click on Default in the list to the left (in 1703 it's called Default apps).

Scroll down the list to find 'Video player'. This will probably say the default is 'Films & TV'. Whatever it says, click on it to bring up a list of possible apps to set as the default. You should see something like this with Windows Media Player in the 'Choose an application' list. Click on Windows Media Player and it will become the default for all types of video.

 

Explorer.exe Server Execution Failed

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