Windows 10: Video player

How can I upgrade my video player on this computer?

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Error (Video) Media Player Windows 10

Hi Lu,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Please share the details.

• 
  Do you see any error code or error message on the screen?
  
• 
  Is there any particular Video or video format causing the issue?
  

I suggest you to download and install the latest graphics drivers from your computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.



If the issue persists, Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Media player. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel
• Run the Windows Media player settings and Windows Media player library

If the issue persist download the Windows media player

I suggest you to download the latest Windows Media Player from the below link.

Download Windows Media Player 10 from Official Microsoft Download Center



I hope the issue will be resolved. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

give me another video players for playimg all videos

For now, there is no alternative video player available on windows phone. It is kind of sad really.



Luckily, I have a couple of suggestions.

• You could convert your videos on your phone to windows phone format using many video encoders. My personal favourite is an open source software called Vid Coder.
• VLC media player which is available for all other platforms is finally coming to windows phone. But we just don't know when it is launching. S

 

Playback video problems

Hi Rod,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the videos on Windows Media Player. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What exactly happens when you try to access the playback videos?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the below troubleshooters and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
  and select it.
• Click on View all in the left pane.
• Click onWindows Media Player DVD and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Follow the same to Windows Media Player Settings as well.

Also, refer to the Microsoft article to know more about:
Windows Media Player

Step 2: I suggest you to install the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.