Windows 10: "Windows Media Player encountered a problem while syncing the file to the device."

When I try to sync media files from Windows Media Player on Windows 10 to my HTC phone, this error message pops up. In the past, I have been able to successfully sync files, and there is plenty of storage room on both devices. How can this error be resolved?

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HELP! Windows Media Player Problem

http://support.microsoft.com/KB/243621

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 =)

 

Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file.

Hi Rong,

I suggest you to run the Windows Media Player Troubleshooter
and check if it helps. Follow the steps below:

• 
  Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click on Windows Media Player Settings.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
  

Next run the Windows Media Player Library and check.

Let us know how it goes, we'll be glad to help!

 

sync problems with win 10 media player

Hi Ernie,

Let us run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter and check if it helps, 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.

The Player syncs your entire Player Library by default if your media device has a storage capacity greater than
4 gigabytes (GB). If your Player Library grows over time, eventually it might no longer fit on your device, and after which, the Player prioritizes the playlists in your Player Library to sync your favorites first.

If you have a large music collection in your Windows Media Player Library or limited storage capacity on your portable device, it might make sense to sync your device manually. Each time you want to update the media
on your device, you need to create a list of files and playlists to sync.

Open the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter

• 
  Press Start button and type
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Type troubleshooting and select
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Left corner select view all and select
  Windows media player setting troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Follow on screen steps and check.
  

Perform same steps for Media player Library too. Do let us know if you are able to sync Sony mp3 player with Windows media player. Thank you.