Windows 10: problem with windows media player

Discus and support problem with windows media player in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; It seems my media player is corrupted since a previous update. It will not play videos without looking like Dr Timothy Leary made them. Is there a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AFTommy, Nov 30, 2015.

  1. AFTOMMY
    AFTommy Win User

    problem with windows media player


    It seems my media player is corrupted since a previous update. It will not play videos without looking like Dr Timothy Leary made them. Is there a place I can download Media Player 12? I went to the Windows download pages but it never has a trigger to download even though its entitled Window Media Player 12 Download, it just brags how great it is. *Drink1

    :)
     
    AFTommy, Nov 30, 2015
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  2. GHRM_483
    Ghrm_483 Win User

    Laptop blue screen problem ?

    I have same problem in my laptop.

    Window 7 ultimate version. It only happens in window media player not in vlc player . And also when I play mp3 from window media player same problem problem happens..
     
    Ghrm_483, Nov 30, 2015
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  3. JISHNUPRASAD1
    jishnuprasad1 Win User
    windows media player

    when i playing music in windows media player

    Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file. this message will show. how can fix the problem
     
    jishnuprasad1, Nov 30, 2015
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    problem with windows media player

    Hi, in control panel, programs and features, click 'Turn Windows Features on or off, wait for the dialogue box to populate.

    At Media Features click + to expand, untick Windows Media Player.

    Not sure than if log off is enough, so reboot.

    When you have rebooted, do that same but tick Windows Media Player and follow any prompts.

    See if you are happy with the result.

    Good luck.
     
    dalchina, Nov 30, 2015
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  5. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Windows Media Player does NOT play videos anymore.
    Microsoft took that capability away. Some about having have to pay "royalties or copyrights" and that tablets are getting more and more popular and they do not have optical drive anyways.

    (adding...... here is a link about this matter........ http://www.howtogeek.com/127774/how-...-on-windows-8/ )


    You will have to install a 3rd party media player.
    VLC Media Player is widely used and recommended.
    Do not install the one from Windows Store.
    VLC website for download..............
    Download official VLC media player for Windows - VideoLAN
     
    davidhk, Nov 30, 2015
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  6. PJLLB
    PJLLB Win User
    That's interesting. My Windows 10 Windows Media Player installation plays videos just fine.
     
    PJLLB, Nov 30, 2015
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  7. PAULSALTER
    paulsalter Win User
    WMP plays videos, its DVD's that it will not play anymore
     
    paulsalter, Nov 30, 2015
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  8. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    problem with windows media player

    Source
    Microsoft has included the DVD Player software for free in Windows 10, but only if you’re upgrading from any of the following versions:

    • Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate
    • Windows 8 or 8.1 with Windows Media Center.
     
    davidhk, Nov 30, 2015
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  9. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Sorry to contradict.

    I have both Win 10 Home and Win 10 Pro in laptops.
    None of them can play a dvd when I inserted the disk.

    Oh ! I misread your post. English is my 3 rd language.
    I apologize.
     
    davidhk, Apr 5, 2018
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