Windows 10: Play MP4 in Media PLayer

Discus and support Play MP4 in Media PLayer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Since Win 10 update I can longer play MP4 videos I used to be able to play in Win 7, using Windows Media Player. Why has this function stopped? I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by carrotmuseum, Oct 5, 2015.

  1. Play MP4 in Media PLayer


    Since Win 10 update I can longer play MP4 videos I used to be able to play in Win 7, using Windows Media Player.

    Why has this function stopped? I thought win 10 was an "improvement".

    This is the error message - 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.

    I do not wish to use VLC player.

    :)
     
    carrotmuseum, Oct 5, 2015
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  2. GallEsco Win User

    Windows Media Player 12

    Windows Media Player 12 -

    Ware can I download a ( MP4 code ) to play in Windows Media Player 12

    Thanks
     
    GallEsco, Oct 5, 2015
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  3. aewhale99 Win User
    MP4 Player for Windows Mobile

    I cannot play an MP4 video with Window Media player 10. I have a Windows Mobile 6 smart phone.

    Somehow, I do not find this very smart.

    Can I get an MP4 player? The TMPMP player does not have the Codec for MP4.
     
    aewhale99, Oct 5, 2015
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  4. jds63 Win User

    Play MP4 in Media PLayer

    This maybe issue with some mp4, not all as i can see trying one, could be how it was made that particular mp4 ,codec used. Have you tried others ? Also Movies & TV app should also play mp4.
     
    jds63, Oct 5, 2015
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  5. They all used to work in Media player when I had Win 7. Nothing has changed apart from Win 10 being installed.

    Movies/tv does not play them either.
     
    carrotmuseum, Oct 6, 2015
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  6. Joergi Win User
    I am using mp4 files myself. Rather heavily. The files I have use the native h264 codecs for video and also something pretty standard for audio and they work. MP4 is a container format and I vaguely remember I once had a file, that did not play.

    I am not a real expert here, but you can try this:

    Download the static Windows version of ffmpeg and check your mp4 file with ffprobe.exe. It will output a bunch of information about that file, including the codecs used inside it. Knowing these codecs is a first step on the way to a solution.
     
    Joergi, Oct 6, 2015
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  7. robgr Win User
    Try and turn Media Player off and then back on again in 'Turn Windows features on and off'
     
    robgr, Oct 6, 2015
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    TairikuOkami, Oct 6, 2015
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  9. Brilliant - all work fine now!
     
    carrotmuseum, Oct 6, 2015
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  10. jds63 Win User
    Which solution worked fine ?
     
    jds63, Oct 6, 2015
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  11. carrotmuseum, Oct 6, 2015
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  12. Joergi Win User
    Not really the solution with the scalpel, but more the sledge hammer, but if you're satisfied with it, who am I to complain? *Wink
     
    Joergi, Oct 6, 2015
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  13. jds63 Win User

    Play MP4 in Media PLayer

    O.k. i am able to play those files and many others without using a codec pack, guess was your choice to decide this. Seems in past with other versions of windows was more of an issue with certain files, seems now i am even able to play more then with Windows 8.1. Personally i do not trust codec packs, just my thoughts.
     
    jds63, Oct 6, 2015
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  14. jds63 Win User
    I threw in a couple, if can call it complaints, more of an opinion. *092
     
    jds63, Oct 6, 2015
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  15. MP4 is only a container, WMP is unable to play all formats by default without appropriate codecs.
    It depends, how was the mp4 file created, but since WMP relies on codecs, there is no other solution.
    I myself prefer to use MPC-HC to avoid installing codecs, but some people just like WMP more. *Smile

    MP4 FAQ - Doom9's Forum
     
    TairikuOkami, Oct 7, 2015
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