Why can't I play a file that I sync to my device?
There are several reasons why you might not be able to play a file that you sync. The following are some of the most common reasons:...
View ArticleWhat types of files can I sync to my device?
Windows Media Player 11 can sync most audio and video files, and pictures in .jpg format. Note that not all devices support all file types, so you sh...
View ArticleHow do I find the Media Guide?
In Windows Media Player, you can find the Media Guide by clicking the arrow below the Online Stores tab, and then clicking Media Guide...
View ArticleWhere can I learn more about what's happening with URGE?
For the latest information about URGE, see the Windows Media Player and URGE FAQ. ...
View ArticleWhat equipment do I need?
To share your media, you need the following hardware and software: ...
View ArticleWhat is media sharing?
Using Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing, you can stream music, pictures, and video from your computer to devices that are connected to ...
View ArticleWhy do I get the error "Cannot rip files" when I try to rip music into MP3...
There may be a problem with a registry setting on your computer that is preventing Windows Media Player 10 from ripping into the MP3 format at a qual...
View ArticleWhy do I get the error "The system cannot find the path specified" or "The...
There is a problem with the path to which you are ripping the music. Either type or browse to the correct path and folder by doing the following:...
View ArticleHow do I save my favorite radio stations?
If you want to save a favorite radio station so that you can find it again quickly, you can add the radio station to the My Stations list in...
View ArticleHow do I find radio stations that broadcast over the Internet?
To find radio stations, see Featured Stations, or you can navigate to radio stations through Windows Media Player using the Internet Radio feature (p...
View ArticleHow do I remove information about files I have played?
Media information about music files in your library, including files that were created when ripped from CDs, is displayed in the Player. The existing...
View ArticleHow do I remove lists of files or URLs I have played?
Lists of files or URLs that you have played are displayed in the following locations in the Player: ...
View ArticleWhy does the Player stop playing in full-screen mode?
Make sure your screen saver doesn't move the Player out of full-screen mode when the screen saver turns on. Also, turning off the Enable full-screen ...
View ArticleWhat can I do about video problems, such as if green or pink lines appear on...
Check for updates for the driver software for your graphics adapter and Microsoft DirectX from Windows Update....
View ArticleWhy does my computer stop responding or report an input/output (I/O) conflict...
Check for updated drivers for your CD drive. To get the update, see Windows Update. Also, your CD drive might not support digital playback; if this i...
View ArticleHow can I stop audio from crackling, popping, or skipping when I play a CD?
To prevent these audio problems, try turning on error correction. The procedure varies depending upon which version of the Player you are running....
View ArticleHow can I edit the album and artist name or track number for a song?
To change information such as the album and artist name or track number for a song in the library, do the following:...
View ArticleWhy don't I see my video, pictures, or music in the library?
In Windows Media Player 11, your content is separated into different media type categories, and you can use the Select a category butt...
View ArticleI get an error message that access is denied when I try to configure my...
If your computer is not connected to a network and you try to use the Internet Connection Wizard to configure your Internet connection, you ...
View ArticleHow do I stop Windows Media Player from acting as if I'm always offline?
Make sure that, on the File menu, the Work Offline command is not selected. Also, you can make the Player connect to the Internet by doing t...
View ArticleWhy doesn’t Windows Media Player 11 install on Windows XP Media Center...
You might have difficulty installing Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP on a computer running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 if you have no...
View ArticleWhy is a different player or program opening my audio and video files when...
If you set Windows Media Player as the default digital media player for an audio or video file type but a different player or program opens that file...
View ArticleHow do I tell whether a file is protected and what I can do with it?
To determine whether a file is protected, do one of the following:...
View ArticleWhat do DRM, protected files, and media usage rights mean?
DRM, which stands for digital rights management, is a technology used by content providers, such as online stores, to control how the digita...
View ArticleWhere are the Player menus?
The menus are hidden by default in Windows Media Player 10 and Windows Media Player 11. To access the menus or show the menu bar in Windows ...
View ArticleWhy do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec?
You are probably trying to play a file that uses a codec that is not on your computer. When you try to play a file that uses a codec that is not on y...
View ArticleWhat is a codec?
A codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video. Content creators use codecs because a compr...
View ArticleWhy does only one file burn and then I get an error message that says that...
This can occur when the CD is closed too early due to a buffer underrun. Buffer underruns are more common with audio CDs than with dat...
View ArticleWhy am I having problems burning an audio CD?
If your computer is running Windows XP, take the following steps:...
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