Windows 10: Several Microsoft apps (Word, Media Player, Edge etc.) are not opening for me

Hi, Several Microsoft apps (Word, Media Player, Edge etc.) are not opening for me in Windows 10. I just get the blue circle to indicate time passing. Can anybody give any advice?

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Windows Media Player is not in Default apps list in Windows 10

I know, this question was asked many times, but there is still no answer that can actually solve the problem. There are steps to get the WMP in Windows Optional Features, install it if missing, etc. - I did all that, and now WMP runs and plays media files. However, there is no way in Windows 10 to set it as a Default App to play media file types.

• Go to "Default apps" > "Music Player" > "Choose Default" - WMP is not there.
  
• "Choose default apps by file type" > ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - WMP is not there.
  
• "Set Defaults by app" > Windows Media Player is here! > select "Manage" > find ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - the only choice is "Look for an app in the Microsoft Store".
  

After a long time spent searching I found this article: How to make any program the default on Windows 10 - gHacks Tech News

Apparently after 1803 you are supposed to use hackers tools to set the Microsoft's own Windows Media Player as default. I used FileTypesMan as was suggested in the article, but when I try to change assignments for .mp3 files, I get "Error 5: Access is denied" from the tool. Also, if I right-click on an .mp3 file and select "Open with..." it still suggests me to go to Microsoft Store, open with Notepad, Paint, Word, but not Windows Media Player.

What is the proper way to make WMP the default media player, so it shows up in the Default apps list?

 

Several Microsoft apps (Word, Media Player, Edge etc.) are not opening for me

Hi, Several Microsoft apps (Word, Media Player, Edge etc.) are not opening for me in Windows 10. I just get the blue circle to indicate time passing. Can anybody give any advice?

 

Not one media player will work

Hi Connie,

We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us.

I would like to know on which web browser does the YouTube issue persists.

I suggest you to turn Off and On the Windows Media Player from the Programs and Features.

Follow the below steps:

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  Right click on the Start icon and select
  Programs and Features option from the list.
  
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  Click on Turn Windows features on or off from the left pane.
  
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  Expand Media Features from the list.
  
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  Uncheck the Windows Media Player option and restart the system.
  
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  Follow Step 1 to Step 3 and recheck the Windows Media Player option.
  
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  Open the Windows Media Player to check if it works.
  

If you are using the Microsoft Edge then, I suggest you to refer to the section:
View or delete browsing history from the following Microsoft article on
Microsoft Edge.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/microsoft-edge

I suggest you to refer to the following article to enable the Flash Player in the Microsoft Edge.

Adobe Flash Player issues with Windows 10 (Microsoft Edge)

If you are using the Internet Explorer then,
I suggest you refer to the following Microsoft article on Change or reset Internet Explorer settings and make sure the Flash player is updated.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/reset-ie-settings#ie=ie-11

Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might also reset parental control
settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature. Also re-enable the add-ons.

Hope the above information helps. Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further.

Thank you.