Windows 10: turn off windows media sharing if using another program like messmo?

Discus and support turn off windows media sharing if using another program like messmo? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have turned on Windows Media Sharing . I want to use a 3rd party media server SW like Messmo or Plex , do I need to turn off Windows media Sharing to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by sportflyer, May 4, 2021.

  1. SPORTFLYER
    sportflyer Win User

    turn off windows media sharing if using another program like messmo?


    I have turned on Windows Media Sharing . I want to use a 3rd party media server SW like Messmo or Plex , do I need to turn off Windows media Sharing to avoid conflict? Tks

    :)
     
    sportflyer, May 4, 2021
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  2. SPORTFLYER
    sportflyer Win User

    turn off windows media sharing if using another program like messmo?

    I have turned on Windows Media Sharing . I want to use a 3rd party media server SW like Messmo or Plex , do I need to turn off Windows media Sharing to avoid conflict? Tks
     
    sportflyer, May 5, 2021
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  3. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User
    Windows updates turns off Media Sharing

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

    Follow the methods below and check.

    Method 1:

    Check and make sure that the Windows media player network sharing service is running on the computer.

    a) In search type Services and hit enter.

    b) In the Services (Local) list, right-click
    Windows media player network sharing, and then click
    Properties.

    c) Make sure that the service is started and startup type is set to Automatic.

    Method 2:

    Try to disable and enable Media Player and check.

    Step 1: Disable the Windows Media Player:



    a. Go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows features on or off".

    b. Click on "Turn Windows features on or off".

    c. Browse to the Media Features and uncheck Windows Media Player.

    d. Restart the computer.

    Step 2: Enable the Windows Media Player:

    a. Go to start and in the search type "Turn Windows features on or off".

    b. Click on "Turn Windows features on or off".

    c. Browse to the Media Features and place a check mark in front of Windows Media Player.

    d. Restart the Computer.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, May 5, 2021
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  4. MDLHOTMAIL
    mdlhotmail Win User

    turn off windows media sharing if using another program like messmo?

    Windows updates turns off Media Sharing

    I

    will not know if this solves the issue until windows 10 updates again!

     
    mdlhotmail, May 5, 2021
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