WMP 11 doesn't open automatically

[Therev]

Hi friends:

All had been working well until a few days ago. For some reason, now when I double-click a video file, I can hear the audio but I get no video. I must open WMP manually, and then I get the video of what I'm hearing. I used to double-click a video and it automatically opened WMP.

Then, to close WMP, I must stop the video first. Because if I don't, the audio will continue even though the video will not be seen. I then have to re-open the player, stop the video, then close WMP. I used to close the program (X on the WMP) and it would all (video and audio) close,

Any suggestions.

Thanks,
Hiram

 

[dinesh]

Hey stop using WMP man!
There are so many alternatives available on the net like VLC media player for Windows...

 

[Therev]

Thanks for your reply, Dinesh. Actually, I have VLC and have heard your response from many.

But it sort of bugs me that all-of-a-sudden what worked doesn't. Plus, I use WMP for playlists, etc.

Now, since you are a "vista expert", do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Hiram

 

[MrNeeds]

Thanks for your reply, Dinesh. Actually, I have VLC and have heard your response from many.

But it sort of bugs me that all-of-a-sudden what worked doesn't. Plus, I use WMP for playlists, etc.

Now, since you are a "vista expert", do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Hiram

hmm, im gonna have a look into this for you
edit:
looks like your only option to fix windows vista's media player is to do a repair install, it will not over write your installation, just replaces system files to their original state, but its upto you if you want to go that far for WMP11.
if you do, look here on how to do it > http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?

 

[Therev]

Thanks Mr. Needs:

I visited the link, and I really don't know if I qualify for a repair. 1) I only have a system recovery disk that I made for my HP laptop, when I bought it 3 months ago. 2) I have SP1.

Plus, your "if you want to go that far for WMP" remark sounds like "it isn't really worth it". This is also the feeling I get after a lot of googling over this issue.

Any suggestions for alternatives??? Please let me know if you find anything out.

Thanks,
Hiram

 

[dinesh]

Hi Hiram, now if you are looking for playlist purpose, i will suggest Download Winamp Media Player 5.541 - Download Winamp Media Player for Free
its quick and easy.

 

[Therev]

Thanks Dinesh. I'll try and let you know.

God Bless.
Regards.

 

[Kernel]

Try to terminate (end process tree) windows media player process (wmplayer.exe) from Task Manager.

WM Player should work normally atleast once, after you reboot the computer. if not then some third party codec or application is trying to start wmplayer in background.
if that is the case you may have to try disabling third party services and startup items to find. Article.

 

[jublee]

I have the same problem.
So the answer is to ignore WMP and install something else?
Or can I uninstall and reinstall WMP? Will this make any difference, has anybody tried because I don't want to waste my time and effoert on fiddling with the darn thing.
Cheers

 

[jublee]

Does that mean delete wmplayer.exe from Task Manager?

Try to terminate (end process tree) windows media player process (wmplayer.exe) from Task Manager.

WM Player should work normally atleast once, after you reboot the computer. if not then some third party codec or application is trying to start wmplayer in background.
if that is the case you may have to try disabling third party services and startup items to find. Article.

 

[Kernel]

Does that mean delete wmplayer.exe from Task Manager?

Try to terminate (end process tree) windows media player process (wmplayer.exe) from Task Manager.

WM Player should work normally atleast once, after you reboot the computer. if not then some third party codec or application is trying to start wmplayer in background.
if that is the case you may have to try disabling third party services and startup items to find. Article.

It will just end the process. the service/process will start again when you open media player.

 

[Kernel]

I have the same problem.
So the answer is to ignore WMP and install something else?
Or can I uninstall and reinstall WMP? Will this make any difference, has anybody tried because I don't want to waste my time and effoert on fiddling with the darn thing.
Cheers

You cannot uninstall or reinstall WMP in vista as it is preinstalled in vista.
just try the article given in my previous post and let me know.

there is a easy way to fix this issue by just deleting an registry key but you have to re-install all codec software.

 

[Therev]

I tried stopping the WMP process in task mgr, but the problem remains.

I decided to install the KMPlayer. (works great; looks good; but I can't get it to play .avi) Installed GOM Player for .avi files.

Hiram

 

[jublee]

I have the same problem.
So the answer is to ignore WMP and install something else?
Or can I uninstall and reinstall WMP? Will this make any difference, has anybody tried because I don't want to waste my time and effoert on fiddling with the darn thing.
Cheers

You cannot uninstall or reinstall WMP in vista as it is preinstalled in vista.
just try the article given in my previous post and let me know.

there is a easy way to fix this issue by just deleting an registry key but you have to re-install all codec software.

OK this is weird, and it MUST be ME. I logged off, created a new user, accesseed WMP and set it up, logged off, went back into my account and now WMP is working fine. No idea what that was all about. My brain says it might have something to do with 'sharing'...who knows, all I know is that WMP is currently working.

 

[Therev]

Hi Jubilee:

I tried your suggestion and WMP works!!!

Thank you.

Hiram

 

[jublee]

Hi Jubilee:

I tried your suggestion and WMP works!!!

Thank you.

Hiram

You're welcome Hiram.
I'm amazed that I actually did something that not only worked but was helpful to someone else. It's normally me who has to be 'sorted' .
Cheers.
Jublee

 

[MSDOS]

Goto the following page : FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play some Windows Media content that was created by a Windows Media Format SDK-based application

Download the appropriate patch for your Operating system

 

[jublee]

Goto the following page : FIX: Windows Media Player 11 cannot play some Windows Media content that was created by a Windows Media Format SDK-based application

Download the appropriate patch for your Operating system

Now it is up and running do I have to download the patch?
Cheers

 

[MSDOS]

download the patch and save it on your system , do not apply if WMP 11 is running fine.