Windows 10: Why no sync feature on Media Player

Have no sync function on Windows Media Player. Have uninstalled and reinstalled. Am able to rip music from CDs but can't transfer to stick drive. I have Windows 11.

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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.

 

Unable to Sync Windows Media Player to my phone

Hi James,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern. Let me help you.

To assist you better, please provide us more information.

• 
  Which Windows 10 build are you using?
  
• 
  When you try to the sync do you get any error message?
  

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1.

I suggest you to run Windows Media Player troubleshooter, it will automatically fix the problems with Windows media player. Please follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + C on your keyboard to show the Charms bar.
  
• 
  Type Troubleshooting and click
  Troubleshooting under Settings.
  
• 
  Now type Troubleshooter in the search option.
  
• 
  In the search option in the new window, type Media Player
  and click on Windows Media Player Settings Troubleshooter and follow the prompts.
  

Method 2.

If the issue still persist, I recommend you to disable and then enable Windows media Player from the Windows Features and check if it helps to resolve the issue. Follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X and select
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select Programs and Features.
  
• 
  Click Turn Windows features on or off. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  
• 
  Click on Media Features.
  
• 
  To turn Windows Media Player off, clear the
  check box. Click OK and then restart the computer.
  

To Turn Windows Media Player ON, click on the checkbox once again and click
OK. And then restart the computer.

For reference click on the link:

Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. Let us know the result.

 

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.