Windows Media Player That Comes With Vista Enterprise Does Not Include The Ability To Play DVDs
May 26, 2010
It appears that Windows Media Player that comes with Vista Enterprise does not include the ability to play DVDs. When I try it says that no codec is installed. what I need to download, preferably for free, to either get WMP to play DVDs, or a free player that's not too obnoxious with ads. I tried installing the K-Lite Standard Codec pack, but either I did it wrong or it isn't enough.
View 9 Replies
ADVERTISEMENT
Mar 23, 2008
My machine is running Vista Ultimate, and I discovered the other day that Windows Media Player no longer plays DVDs. It used to, but it doesn't now. (Because I don't play DVDs on my computer very often, I have no way of knowing exactly how long this has been going on.) When I try to play a DVD in Media Player, I get the message that "Windows Media Player has stopped working," with the explanation that "A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." (It perhaps goes without saying that I have yet to receive any such notification.) I'm provided with no other information about the problem; only a Close Program button that shuts down Media Player. I still seem to be able to play MP3s with Media Player, just not watch DVDs. On a whim, I decided to load up Media Center to see if maybe that would make a difference. While I still can't play DVDs, I at least get a different error message: "Application Failure: A critical Windows Media Center process has failed. Please restart the computer and try again. If the problem persists, contact your hardware manufacturer for assistance."
View 7 Replies
View Related
Mar 23, 2008
As the subject line says: Why can't I play DVD's in Windows Media Player for Vista anymore? This is what I have installed as for the Windows Media Player for Vista. Look at ALL the listed under "MPEG/DVD Filters" I have. So why in the hell I can't play simple retail movie DVD's anymore.
Windows Media Player
Version 11.0.6000.6344
Operating System
Version: 6.0.6000 System Locale: en-US
Service Pack: 0.0 User Locale: en-US
Build Lab: 6000.vista_gdr.071009-1548 Geo ID: United States
Type: Workstation DRM Version: 11.0.6000.6324
Architecture: x86 Indiv Version: 2.9.0.1
Processors: 2...................
View 5 Replies
View Related
Nov 15, 2008
I have Vista Home Premum SP1. I cannot play some wmv files on windows media player 11. Same files are working with VLC. Does anybody have a solution
View 5 Replies
View Related
Feb 8, 2009
For a couple of weeks now, I noticed that in WM11 for Windows Vista, I cannot get the radio station streams to play. Example:
WM11 | Media Guide | Internet Radio | New Age | Show All |
Whisperings: Solo Piano | "Play".
Normally, the stream would start at this stage. It no longer does so. My first thought was to reinstall WM11. However, I cannot find it anywhere. The MS site refers to the XP version and WM11 doesn't appear in the Control Panel | Programs & Features section. My system: Windows Business x32 SP1 & IE 8 RC1
View 9 Replies
View Related
May 12, 2008
I got the following message when playing DVDs on Vista home premium with Windows Media Player. The same problem happens to media center. Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection between your DVD drive, decoder, and video card. Try installing an updated driver for your video card. I can play those DVDs on PowerDVD or VLC player. I installed K-Lite codec. It still doesn't work. It looks like it is not codec problem.
View 5 Replies
View Related
Jun 9, 2008
i can't get media player to play dvd's it tells me to ''lower my resolution'' which is set at 1680 x 1050. i do this and nothing i take the resolution all the way to 800x600 and nothing gives me the same message so i surmized that their was another problem. I recently just upgraded my motherboard and ram and ended up having to rebuy vista as my computer was previously factory built.
View 7 Replies
View Related
Jul 19, 2008
I am not able to view picture in a video on Windows media player 11 and Vlc Media player. I am trying every thing out, but nothing works. I have a new Sony Vaio-VGN FZ21Z
View 5 Replies
View Related
Mar 23, 2008
I know this topic has been covered on the forum, as I've read about problems others are having. I cannot play any avi files in Media Player 11 or Picasa. I have downloaded codecs up the ying-yang and nothing has worked... xvid, divx and a few other bundles reported to work... I can see the video, but no audio. I downloaded Media Player Classic and that works fine, but I would really like to be able to use Media Player 11 and Picasa as well.
View 7 Replies
View Related
Feb 18, 2010
i use vista 64-bit and the media player that came with it plus a codec package from windows. for the past 2 years i have been very happy with it with no problems what so ever. however now, without downloading any patches, my media player has decided it won't play certain videos. i have some music videos and some films that i have downloaded and they still play just fine. but the ones i have ripped with DVD Fab (i own them btw) have since stopped working properly. they play audio but there is no video. when i play in full screen, instead of getting black like before, i get the same visualisations as if i was viewing an mp3 (the vortex/battery thing)
View 4 Replies
View Related
Mar 24, 2008
Just reinstalled Vista (32) Untimate. Was haveing trouble installing SP1 and needed to get rid of a lot of junk so did a complete new install. Now WMP 11 will not play. Get a msg that says the following "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file." Get this msg when trying to play MP3, WMA and WMV's. Worked fine before reinstall. I tried ripping a track and it worked fine but after ripping would not play the file - rip both to MP3 and WMA. Downloaded Winamp and it works fine and plays all the files.
View 6 Replies
View Related
Apr 4, 2008
i upgraded from XP pro to vista and i cannot seem to get medial player to play DVD files like it did in XP. What i did, i left XP installed on a 40GB "C"drive and installed vista "clean" on a 300GB "d" drive, hoping i could import a few inportant files and bookmarked internet sites later. Is there any way to find the codec from XP and install it into media player in vista?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Mar 6, 2009
I have windows ultimate. I had someone send me a file in Outlook. I've saved the file to my clients folder. Now I want open media player and play the file. I've tried to open files buy it only opens c:users. I can't seem to find where to open a file an play a file on my c drive.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Apr 1, 2010
Whenever I click the link to open an online radio station windows media player within internet explorer just says Ready - it doesn't even begin to buffer and doesn't play at all. Has anyone else experienced this recently?
View 9 Replies
View Related
Apr 27, 2008
wmp on vista dont show me video no more ? when i play any video file on it its only plays sound i have install codec same thing !!!! i have remove iTunes , divx player and the codec and wmp dont show no video just sound,,, i dont have any restore point and i really dont wanna reinstall vista again :S so if there any way to reinstall wmp on vista ? im running Vista Home Premium 32bit OS
View 4 Replies
View Related
Jan 26, 2009
where i can find file association option in Vista Ultimate.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Dec 3, 2009
I find a media file (video file, for example) and double click it, the Media Player doesn't start at all...
I tried to re-associate the Windows Media Player to it's default media extensions through "Default Programs" , and it doesn't work...
All media files play normally on other players. I have to state that sometimes I get the message: "The file.... The parameter is incorrect".
View 9 Replies
View Related
Feb 6, 2009
now i cant seem to play regular DVDs on windows media player 11, i have installed a divx codec pack but to no avail. my other comp runs xp with media player 10 i think and no probs? also is there anyway i can get rid of WMP11 and go back to 10?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Mar 23, 2008
I cannot get any dvds to play properly, the picurte is not displayed on any player I have tried, sound yes, picture no. This applies to any video file as well as dvds. I have downloaded codec after codec still no joy and have the Nvidia decoder installed. I know that some versions of Vista do not have the codec in MP11, you would have thouht the full blown suppsoedly super duper version would have. IN the UK we have a law called the Trades Description Act as MP11 is been shipped as capable of playing DVDs and quite clearly cannot on its own without some extra expense plugin, it could be argued that it falls foul of the fit for purpsose clauses in that law as it is not fit puprose on its own.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Jun 22, 2009
My Advent laptop can play CD - Roms, but it doesnt recognize any DVDs
There are no Lower and Upper Filters in Register, linked to the Drive .
I have uninstalled the drivers to the drive and even the uninstalled the and reinstalled ATA controller.
The Laptop is running Vista HP with SP1
View 9 Replies
View Related
Jul 11, 2009
WMP 11 will not play DVDs on a fresh install of Vista Ultimate 32-bit. Gives the usual "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection between your DVD drive, decoder, and video card. Try installing an updated driver for your video card" error. VLC plays DVDs just fine. All updates are installed up to SP2. Video card is ATI radeon 9600/9700 mobile with latest drivers (note, Vista WDDM drivers gave same error as did the "windows update" recommended driver - finally used catilyst to load newest 4/27/2009 drivers 8.593.100.0)... No other decoders or codecs are installed.......
View 6 Replies
View Related
Sep 25, 2009
my friend has lent me a dvd with a recording of a sports game on it but when i try and play it i wont open at all, nor can i convert it using dvd to video file thing. I tried to download the camcorders driver from the sony support site but need to have the actual camcorder to install it.
View 5 Replies
View Related
Apr 7, 2009
i've windows vista 64 bit i've got some avi movies or other extension and i've downloaded sld 1.53 and 2.0.XXX i don''t remember but all movies don't work on media player. i need codec that lets movies run on vista's media player normally.
View 9 Replies
View Related
Apr 30, 2008
BRING BACK ALL CD FOR COMPUTER , TECH SOME TIMES CANT RESTORE OR REINSTALL HARDWARE IF THE CD IS NOT HERE.BRING BACK THE MEDIA/RECOVERY CDS.RECOVERY MEDIA Most computer systems no longer include "Recovery Media" (Disks or CDs used to restore your computer system to it's factory shipped state).Many do not even include Operating System disks.This is not specific to systems purchased from any one company, but now standard practice throughout the entire industry.However, many manufacturers include software on the hard drive that creates recovery media for you. This allows burning your own set of recovery CDs or DVDs - all you need is the blank media.Inclusion of such a recovery utility varies by manufacturer and model; not all manufactures and models include such a utility. For those that include such a utility we recommend you create your own set of recovery media after completing the Windows installation. In other words, right after you startusing your PC!If you fail to do this and encounter a difficulty in the future you may not be able to properly restore your computer.Some manufacturers may have physical recovery media available separately for purchase; consult your owner???s manual support information section foradditional information. Systems that do not come with a CD/DVD burner may still include Recovery Disks - please check the manufacturer's specs.This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Sep 25, 2008
running Vista Ultimate
We have a security camera that takes a short video when motion activated. The file is then emailed to the tech guys. I cannot view the video. It opens Windows Media player and then just sits there with a blank screen. I can use XP and the file plays just fine, just not on my Ultimate computer.
View 9 Replies
View Related
Feb 10, 2009
First of all I'm on vista home basic, second of all wmp was already installed on my pc when I received it. Lastly, it's always had this problem When I click on a mp3/avi/any wmp associated file it will launch the file audio, I can hear it BUT wmp doesn't open, I have to manually launch wmp before I can stop the file or do anything else.
I googled the problem many times and tried solutions but never got anywhere. I reset the assiociated files, I've checked for updates , I've run out of ideas. I was even going to unistall and reinstall it. Yet I can't seem to get a vista version from the microsoft webpage ?! So I don't want to uninstall it and loose it, or even try using wmp 10
instead, I'm worried it will mess up my machines default settings and/or media center!
View 9 Replies
View Related
Dec 17, 2008
I know there are some other threads about this problem but i can't post a reply there. I have a problem with wmp 11. It was working ok, but one day it stopped opening. Even if I double click it or if i try to open a mp3 file, it won't load.I tried to delete the registries,as i found somewhere on the net, but nothing happened. Any solution found?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Sep 27, 2009
I'm running Vista Home Premium and I can't find Windows Media Player. Microsoft has a page with a banner for "Windows Media Player 11 for Vista" but there is no download link. How can I get it on my system?
View 9 Replies
View Related
Mar 20, 2007
I have vista basic and windows media player(v11) is slow as crap. after the window appears it'll take about 20 seconds to load the media that's available(just to get it to a point where it'll respond. then after I select something it lags for about 10-20 seconds and then a 'media changing...' message appears at the bottom left and it'll be about 20 seconds to play that file. so from start to wmp playing something takes up to a minute. wmp11 on my xp puter(512mb hyperthreaded) blows wmp11 on my vista laptop(gig ram amd 64 x2) out of the water. is there something like some setting or something I can change to make things run faster? I like wmp11 and don't want to dl winamp.
View 9 Replies
View Related
Jun 25, 2008
As soon as it opens, it crashes. I uninstalled Nero, which I have read can cause issues, although it was installed and working at one time. OS is Vista Business
Here is the report.
*problem signature
*problem event name: appcrash
application name: wmplayer.exe
application version: 11.0.6001.7000....
View 7 Replies
View Related
Jul 20, 2009
Windows media center has video and sound, but the media player has sound only. Why is there no video ??
View 9 Replies
View Related
