Windows 10: Windows lock screen shows media player controls

Discus and support Windows lock screen shows media player controls in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My lock screen shows the Windows media player controls in the lower right-hand area. I want to turn this off because I expect more privacy about what I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TJHudson, Apr 29, 2022.

  1. TJHudson Win User

    Windows lock screen shows media player controls


    My lock screen shows the Windows media player controls in the lower right-hand area. I want to turn this off because I expect more privacy about what I was listening to or viewing, and this is visible to anyone who walks by my laptop. I went to Settings for the lock screen, and there doesn't seem to be an option there. I have not selected any apps to show quick status on the lock screen, and I have turned off "fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana." Something still thinks I want those media controls on the lock screen! How do I turn this off?

    :)
     
    TJHudson, Apr 29, 2022
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  2. Yaqub K Win User

    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, Apr 29, 2022
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  3. Faulty Windows Media Player

    Windows Mesdis Player developed a fault (Played jerky an missed bits) so I down loaded Media Player 10.

    It's no better. Any suggestions (I run Windows 98)
     
    christieau, Apr 29, 2022
    #3
  4. Windows lock screen shows media player controls

    HELP! Windows Media Player Problem

    How to delete the recent play list from Windows Media Player

    that covers up to version 10... let me see if its diffrent for the newer versions


    EDit:

    here is how to clear the frequent list.
    http://www.blogsdna.com/4086/how-to...edia-player-12-frequent-list-in-windows-7.htm

    and here is how to clear the history
    http://www.downloadatoz.com/essenti...ar-the-windows-media-player-12-history_g.html

    and from the last link is the same error where you can just disable it too =)
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Apr 29, 2022
    #4
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