What does it mean if I try to run a video from the internet on windows media player and it doesn't work?
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try another format...google the file and see what it is ...you could use realplayer, flashplayer..ipod, etc.
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could be your internet browser. \ncould be your network adapter.\ncould be your network or firewall setting.\ncould be your router not pushing enough mps to support a live feed media player. \nhope this helps
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Looks like you have a "corrupted" installation...\nTotally uninstall the program, then do a registry clean like PC Tools Registry Mechanic, then reboot your computer...then reinstall a "fresh" downloaded copy of Windows Media player and see if that doesn't fix the problem...
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Sometimes this happens when the format of the file is not compatible with WMP. You may need to download some codec which will allow you to play the file. First you need to know what type of file it is then search for a player or the codec for the WMP to play it. \n\nGood Luck
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Are you connected to the internet?\n\nIf yes, try to start Internet Explorer up and turn there the Working Offline mode off.\n\nIf no, connect to the internet :)\n\nIf non of this works, something is wrong with your Windows Media Player, you could try installing it again. You can also get information about CDs by doing a Google search...
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i think u dont have the latest media player updates\ndownload from Microsoft it will help you.\n\nif it fails download a real player from Real Networks.\n\nIf any ques pls msg me.....
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Close any instances of older versions of Windows Media Player if you have those running.  Also make sure you have enough disk space to install the program.  I'm not sure, but you might also have to be connected to the internet during the installation.  Make sure your connection is not dropping.
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if all else fails u have 2 choices...(1) go to microsft.com and re-install ur encoder files for win media player with out these it will be almost impossible to view anything....no video's of any sort..it is possible to get generic encoder files from a bundled disc ...BUT if not microsoft signed it will work for short time then nothing again...(2) it is a hassle but u can also un-install to re-install and start all over again..am just afraid u loaded third party driver's and crashed ur media files...it happens to most everyone so don't feel like a lone duck
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The main problem is you have to install sp2 on your winodws, or it will not work.\nI don't know the bug, because i play video just fine with MP 11
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To play the video in Windows Media Player, there's a plugin that'll let you play it in Firefox. \n1) figure out if you have the plugin and/or if it is working. LINK 1.\n2) if you don't have the plugin or it's not working, install the plugin. LINK 2.\n3)*Important*: see LINK 3 for security issues.\n4)if you live in Europe, see LINK 4. \n\nBut the easiest way to view those videos might just be to get the embedded IE Tab function - it'll let you open the video in IE in a tab in Firefox itself, without loading the whole IE browser. LINK 5.
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It may be missing some codecs. I would download and install is again. It will install over the old version and repair any problems.\n\nYou can get it here - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx\n\nI just checked an AVI on Windows Media Player version 10 on my computer & it played fine.
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try running the new .wmv file (in windows media player) and see if it plays well, just to make sure that the conversion has been done correctly and that the new .wmv file contains your video data....
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This is a bit like killing a mosquito with a shotgun, but I sugest you install the K-lite Mega codec pack - it contains basically every codec that exists.  While this is overkill for your problem, it should ensure that you never run into a video or audio file that you can't play.\n\nIt also includes the 'media player classic' - which I find to be vastly superior to the newer versions of media player, but you don't have to use it if you like WMP 11.\n\nJust download the file from the link I included and do the default install.  Reboot, and you should be good to go.
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From the Yahoo help pages:\n\nThere are several reasons why you may not be able to view the video content streaming from our servers. They are included below, with the most common causes listed first.\n\nYou may be attempting to watch the material at a higher bandwidth than your Internet connection currently supports. To test this, try selecting a lower speed from the right pull-down menu in the bottom-right corner of the embedded video playback window. If you are experiencing this problem during the initial video test and are connecting to our service at a bandwidth of 56K or higher, this would not be the cause as this test video is streamed at the lowest bandwidth setting. If you are connecting to our service at a speed lower than 56K, then unfortunately it will not be possible to access our music video material.\n\nAnother possible cause may be that you do not have the Windows Media Player 9 codec installed on your system. This would be the cause only if you are using the 6.4 or 7 versions of the Windows Media Player. Download the Windows Media Player 9 codec. \n\nA third reason may be the bandwidth-detection settings in your Windows Media Player. This can be a problem if you have an Internet connection that has a higher download speed than upload speed (such as cable or ADSL). If this is the case, you can correct it by manually setting the speed within the application. \n\nTo change the speed at which the Windows Media Player attempts to download content, please follow these steps: \nStart Windows Media Player. \nOn the Tools menu, select "Options." \nClick the "Performance" tab. \nIn the "My connection speed is" box, choose the appropriate setting. You should set this speed to match the speed of your Internet connection. \nClick "OK."\nThe last reason may be that your Windows Media Player is not currently set as the default application for video streaming. This can occur if you install another application and allow it to 'claim' these file type associations. To correct this, follow these steps: \n\nStart Windows Media Player. \nOn the Tools menu, select "Options." \nClick the "File Types" tab. \nIn this area, ensure that the "Windows Media," "Windows Media Audio," and "Windows Media Video" file types are selected. \nClick "OK."
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to twist a famous bill gates quote:\n\n"Thats a flaw not a feature"\n\nYour windows media player was broken, and now its working like its saposed to.
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I used to have that happen.  I just gave up on it and started to use something called VLC Media Player.  It is free, just search www.download.com for it.  It can play anything and everything, it is quite possibly THE best media player out there :)\nOR go to Microsoft.com and get support from them directly, who better to answer a question then the manufacturer?
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Play the video with sound first, if you got screen and sound, then you have no hardware connection program.\nIf hardware, check cable, sound card, plug, socket, on both ends, try it on other pc if you can\nIf not hardware, then is software, you have to check the platform sound control, the capture software setting etc.\nUpdate of sound driver to the latest is a must before the software test.