Windows 10: Windows Media Player will only play one song at a time

Hello!


I am trying to play songs from a thumb drive, but Windows Media Player will only play one song at a time.


I tried all the older suggestions, but nothing works.


I am using Windows 10 and WMP 12.


Please help!

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Issue with playing songs in Windows Media Player

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with playing songs in Windows Media Player. I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Incorrect Windows Media Player settings.

2. Corrupt Windows Media player library database.

Try the steps listed here and check if it helps.

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run Windows Media Player Library Troubleshooter.

a. Press Windows Key on the keyboard.

b. Type Troubleshooting in the search box and hit Enter.

c. Click on Programs and click on Windows Media Player Library Troubleshooter.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I would suggest you to disable and re-enable Windows Media Player and check if it helps.

Step 1: Disable Windows Media Player.

a. Press Windows key, type Control Panel, click
Programs and features, and then click Turn Windows features on or off. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

b. Browse to the Media Features and uncheck the mark in front of
Windows Media Player.

c. Restart the computer.

Step 2: Re-enable the Windows Media Player.

a. Press Windows key, type Control Panel, click
Programs and features, and then click
Turn Windows features on or off. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

b. Browse to the Media Features and place a check mark in front of
Windows Media Player.

c. Restart the Computer and check with the issue.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.