Windows 10: Windows media player stopped working and recommended fixes do not solve the problem

Discus and support Windows media player stopped working and recommended fixes do not solve the problem in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am new to Win 10. Windows media player worked for a while on Win 10, but no longer works -- I get the message "Media player cannot play this file" I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by NancyGrimes1, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. Windows media player stopped working and recommended fixes do not solve the problem


    I am new to Win 10. Windows media player worked for a while on Win 10, but no longer works -- I get the message "Media player cannot play this file" I use it specifically to play music from TheClassicalStation.com. I have tried reinstalling Windows Media Player but this does not work. Any suggestions?

    :)
     
    NancyGrimes1, Aug 31, 2020
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  2. 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 =)
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Aug 31, 2020
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  3. New Windows Media Player Plugin for Firefox

    Anyone who uses Windows Vista and Mozilla Firefox may be pleased to hear that the Windows Media Player team has now released a plugin for Firefox that should allow the browser to play WMP content on websites. Here are the steps to get it working:
    • Installation of the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin may require administrative access to your PC. It is recommended that you close all other open browser windows before continuing with the installation.
    • Click the Install button to automatically download and install the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin.
    • Depending on your security settings, you may see a Security Warning dialog box. Click Install to install the plugin.
    There is a known issue if you are using Firefox version 2.0.0.3 on Windows Vista with the installer failing with error code -203. To work around this simply restart Firefox (you will get a notification that Windows Vista will be changing the Firefox compatibility settings) and then install again - the second time should succeed.

    The download is available here, and the new plugin works on all versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista (although it is mostly intended for Vista, as that currently has no WMP support in Firefox).

    Source: Windows Vista Blog
     
    Jimmy 2004, Aug 31, 2020
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  4. Yaqub K Win User

    Windows media player stopped working and recommended fixes do not solve the problem

    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, Aug 31, 2020
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