Windows 10: Windows acting slow when using the media keys

Discus and support Windows acting slow when using the media keys in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi, so recently some time after bootup when I use the media keys on my keyboard or any other, other Windows programs or functions start acting slow. It... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Alvaro Lorenzo, Sep 7, 2021.

  1. Windows acting slow when using the media keys


    Hi, so recently some time after bootup when I use the media keys on my keyboard or any other, other Windows programs or functions start acting slow. It doesn't have any problem openning and using other programs but the music popup takes 30+ seconds to show up, the windows icon doesn't show the options and the search bar doesn't work either for a while. Again, this happens at an unspecific time after booting the PC up, it doesn't happen right away.Thanks for the help

    :)
     
    Alvaro Lorenzo, Sep 7, 2021
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  2. Law-II Win User

    Windows Media Center Live TV Help

    Hi

    go here - Hauppauge | Page Not Found select "Windows Media Center install" tab

    look at - Setting up your TV tuner in Windows 7 Media Center - select download (will open a pdf with screen by screen instructions)
    "Download
    Here is a screen by screen view of the setup of Windows Media Center. It was based on the WinTV-HVR-1600, but the setup with other WinTV-HVR products will be similar."

    Follow the guide stage by stage

    let the TPU community know at what "step" Media Center gets stuck at Example: step 1, step 2

    nb: It may be to do with your zip code and or post code not being entered

    In regard to your DVD Rom drive - go to -control panel/device manager/DVD/CD-ROM drives -make a note of the make and model number Example: Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-215D ATA Device - highlight the device you have installed -press right mouse button-select properties-details-property and select Install Date from the drop down list and let us know this.

    atb (all the best)

    Law-II
     
    Law-II, Sep 7, 2021
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  3. 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, Sep 7, 2021
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  4. Yaqub K Win User

    Windows acting slow when using the media keys

    windows media player

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    What is the exact error message you get when you to try play files on Windows Media Player?

    I suggest you to run both Windows Media Player Library and Settings troubleshooter and check.

    Step 1: If your computer is having problems playing video or audio files in Windows Media Player, try using the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter checks the configuration and network settings
    for Windows Media Player to make sure that you can play content you've downloaded and saved to your computer, or content streaming over a network or the Internet.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
      Troubleshooting.
    • Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Settings
      and follow the instructions.

    Step 2: If your computer is having problems accessing your collection of digital media files in the Windows Media Player Library, try using the Windows Media Player Library troubleshooter to fix the problem. The troubleshooter makes sure
    Windows Media Player is correctly installed on your computer, and checks to see whether your Player Library is corrupted.

    Steps to run Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter are as follows:

    • Press Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
    • In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
      Troubleshooting.
    • Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Library
      and follow the instructions.

    Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 7, 2021
    #4
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