How do I get a new codec for Windows Media Player?
You can configure Windows Media Player to download codecs automatically. To do this, open Tools > Options and click the Player tab. Select the Download codecs automatically check box, and then click OK. You can also download and install the codecs manually.
How do I update Windows Media Player codecs?
In this article
- Introduction.
- 1Double-click a video or audio file.
- 2Click the Web Help button.
- 3Click the WMPlugins link.
- 4Click the link to the codec download site.
- 5Click I Accept.
- 6Click the link to download the codec.
- 7When the download is done, click the Run button.
How do I fix Windows Media Player problem?
If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest update from Windows Update, you can verify that the update is the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Click the Start button and type system restore. Select Create a restore point, and then in the System Properties pane, select System Restore.
Why is Windows Media Player not playing video?
Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer. Windows Media Player cannot play, burn, rip, or sync the file because a required audio codec is not installed on your computer. A codec is required to play this file.
Is Windows Media Player still supported?
While it isn’t officially supported or generally used these days, Windows Media Player is still available on Windows, hidden in your Start menu for you to use in the Windows Accessories folder. If it isn’t there, you can quickly enable it, as Microsoft includes it as an optional Windows feature.
Can I add codec to Windows Media Player?
Steps to add AVI codec to Windows Media Player Double click on an AVI file you want to view in Windows Media Player. Windows will prompt you with a message telling you that you don’t have the necessary codecs to run this file format. You will then have to left click or tap on the “Web Help” button situated in the lower right side of the message.
What if Windows Media Player won’t play MP4 files?
Install necessary codecs