Windows 10: When I download a file Media Player opens and begins to play the file.

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  1. DALE FOLSE
    Dale Folse Win User

    When I download a file Media Player opens and begins to play the file.


    Whenever I download a video file the Media Player opens and begins to play the file I just downloaded. It didn't use to do this and I can't figure out how to stop this.

    :)
     
    Dale Folse, Jun 22, 2023
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  2. HAPPITA
    happita Win User

    A player that can play RMVB files?

    All I have is windows media player 10, and it doesn't recognize the file type. I was wondering what kind of FREE software I need in order to play RMVB files. I haven't tried any of the other players as I am reluctant because I've had bad experiences with them in the past. Any suggestions would be great *Smile When I download a file Media Player opens and begins to play the file. :)
     
    happita, Jun 22, 2023
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    can't play avi-files in windows media player or in xbox

    Hi Mavagle,

    Windows Media Player and Xbox support AVI files. With the problem you've encountered, there could be changes on your computer or could be unsupported contents on the AVI files that may have caused your Windows Media Player and Xbox to stop play those files.

    For us to verify this, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes performed on your computer prior to the issue?
    • What version of Windows Media Player do you have?
    • Have you set Windows Media Player as the default app for your AVI files?

    In the meantime, please check the current version of your Windows Media Player. See this
    link for the steps. Check also if Windows Media Player was set as the default apps to open media
    files. Follow these steps:

    • Open Settings, then click System.
    • In the left pane, click Defaults apps, then click Choose default apps by file type.
    • Under the Name column, scroll down to AVI File, then select
      Windows Media Player as the default app for it.
    • Once done, check if you're now able to play AVI files.

    You may also see
    File types supported by Windows Media Player     for more information.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Jun 22, 2023
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  4. PIETCORUS2
    pietcorus2 Win User

    When I download a file Media Player opens and begins to play the file.

    Windows Media Player in Open with for .flv files

    Very strange , I can play every flv-file with WMP , set it even as my default player for flv ............!!
    Maybe its the Windows Media payer Codec-pack ,which I have installed ?
    Look ; "open with"contextmenu , PowerDVD and MPC , no WMP in this list !
    Then you look at the flv-file, default opening by WMP............( but NOT in the "open with"-list !!!
    )

    I try to upload some files, but dont know if you got them !

    Attachment 132722

    Attachment 132723
     
    pietcorus2, Jun 22, 2023
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