Windows 10: What is this option in Media player?

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  1. What is this option in Media player?


    BTW this option is shaded out and I just wanna know what is the use of this option.

    :)
     
    Shekhar_008, Feb 21, 2022
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  2. Media player

    Hi,

    For us to isolate the issue further, we’d like to know the following:

    • What is the version of your Windows Media Player?
    • Did you get any error message? If yes, kindly specify.
    In the meantime, I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the
    Windows Media player
    . Here are the steps how to:

    • Press Win button + R on your keyboard.
    • In the text box, type Control.
    • On the left pane, click Turn Windows features on or off option to see Windows Features window.
    • Expand Media Feature list, then uncheck Windows Media Player box. It will give a prompt message;
      this will also turn of Windows Media Center click yes as you will need
      to reinstall it after.
    • Reboot PC.
    • You need to reinstall Windows Media Player. Open Windows Features, tick the Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center, then install it from there.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Sherry Bel, Feb 21, 2022
    #2
  3. Media Player Errors - Stops playing

    Hi Donald,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if issue persists.

    Method 1: Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter

    I suggest you to run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter, please refer to the steps below:


    • 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 troubleshooter.
    Method 2: Reinstall Windows Media player

    I suggest you uninstall and reinstall the Windows Media Player and check. Refer to these steps:


    • Press Windows Key +X, select Programs and Features.

    • Click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF on the left panel.

    • Expand Media Features and uncheck the box against Windows Media Player.

    • Click OK and restart if prompted. Follow the same procedure and check the box against Windows Media Player to reinstall.

    • Check if issue persists.
    Hope this will fix the issue, if not let us know with the updated status and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Giridhar J, Feb 21, 2022
    #3
  4. What is this option in Media player?

    Windows Media Player in Windows 10

    Hi,

    We suggest you to try this method and check for the issue.

    Run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter
    and check, if the issue persists.

    Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

    a. Press “Windows key” on your keyboard.

    b. Type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under Settings.

    c. Now select Programs in the search option.

    d. Under Media Player, select Windows Media Player Settings
    to run the troubleshooter.

    Hope this helps, let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Feb 21, 2022
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