Windows Media Player error while trying to play files

Windows Media Player error while trying to play files

Hello Raymond,

This issue is very clear. If you have already lowered your security setting it means codec for required file is missing from window media player. Please check all the supported Window media player extension in this path — media player->tools->options->file types. 

If you are running a CD. Remove the autorun option, explore the contents, and see the extension of the files, then check whether they are supported or not.

Scurlock Ward

Windows Media Player error while trying to play files

If you are simply streaming songs with Windows Media Player, first, check that the format of the file you are streaming is supported. To check the file formats supported by your Windows Media Player, go to File types supported by Windows Media Player.

On the other hand, if after checking the file format you are streaming is supported, try lowering down the security level to the lowest possible setting. To do this, click “Start”, “Control Panel” then set the view to “Small icons” on the upper right corner of the screen. Next, click “Internet Options”. In “Internet Properties” window, go to “Security” tab.

In “Select a zone to view or change security settings” section, select “Internet”. Under “Security level for this zone” section, set the slider to the lowest setting then click “OK”. Try streaming again then see if it works. If the problem continues, try streaming music using a different media player like VLC media player or MPlayer for Windows.