Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!!

i have the same problem on mine! how do i locate the folders and "registry
keys" you are mentioning?

"İlker Yılmazoğlu" wrote:

> You should proceed with the following steps to reset the WMP in Vista.
>
> Delete the following folder:
> %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player
>
> Locate and delete the following registry keys:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> Restart the computer
>
> These should solve it.
>
> Ilker Yilmazoglu
>
> "nehemiah" wrote in message
>
> > Alright FIrst of all getting used to this proggram is proving much more
> > anoying than useful.
> > And yes, i am a little computer defficiant so you can probably already see
> > where my problem lies..
> >
> > Ok though so Windows Media Playerwon't load on my computer anymore.
> > It first started where if i just would restart my computer everything than
> > it would play fine... Now that doesn't even work.
> > Nothing does, and i can't delete to try and reload it since it say i don't
> > have the authority.. I am the admin though.
> >
> > ------Please Help Me!
> > _____________Nehemiah
> >
> >
>
 >> Stay informed about: Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!! 

I am having the same problem and tried to follow the steps listed below.
When I go to delete the folder listed it won't let me because it says it is
in use. No other folders or items were open.

I have already reloaded xvid as an error message directed and that did not
solve the problem with viewing on windows media player. it is noted that the
video will play in windows movie maker....hmmmm...


"İlker Yılmazoğlu" wrote:

> You should proceed with the following steps to reset the WMP in Vista.
>
> Delete the following folder:
> %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player
>
> Locate and delete the following registry keys:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> Restart the computer
>
> These should solve it.
>
> Ilker Yilmazoglu
>
> "nehemiah" wrote in message
>
> > Alright FIrst of all getting used to this proggram is proving much more
> > anoying than useful.
> > And yes, i am a little computer defficiant so you can probably already see
> > where my problem lies..
> >
> > Ok though so Windows Media Playerwon't load on my computer anymore.
> > It first started where if i just would restart my computer everything than
> > it would play fine... Now that doesn't even work.
> > Nothing does, and i can't delete to try and reload it since it say i don't
> > have the authority.. I am the admin though.
> >
> > ------Please Help Me!
> > _____________Nehemiah
> >
> >
>
 >> Stay informed about: Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!! 

I'm having the same Vista problem as Nehemiah. Your solution to reset the WMP
sounded like it would work, but didn't. I deleted the appropriate folders and
registry key that you suggested, but after I restarted the computer, a screen
popped up with a check box to make WMP the default player. I checked this
box, and then the Media Player went right back to its original malfunctioning
state. Any other ideas?

"İlker Yılmazoğlu" wrote:

> You should proceed with the following steps to reset the WMP in Vista.
>
> Delete the following folder:
> %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player
>
> Locate and delete the following registry keys:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> Restart the computer
>
> These should solve it.
>
> Ilker Yilmazoglu
>
> "nehemiah" wrote in message
>
> > Alright FIrst of all getting used to this proggram is proving much more
> > anoying than useful.
> > And yes, i am a little computer defficiant so you can probably already see
> > where my problem lies..
> >
> > Ok though so Windows Media Playerwon't load on my computer anymore.
> > It first started where if i just would restart my computer everything than
> > it would play fine... Now that doesn't even work.
> > Nothing does, and i can't delete to try and reload it since it say i don't
> > have the authority.. I am the admin though.
> >
> > ------Please Help Me!
> > _____________Nehemiah
> >
> >
>
 >> Stay informed about: Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!! 

Unfortunately, you've been misled - deleting the Media Player registry keys
will cause it not to work, but it won't fix anything. It's also not
directly repairable. Please don't follow the instructions of anyone who
tells you to do that.

You may be able to use System Restore to get back to before you followed
that bad advice.

There is no general "WMP doesn't work" problem, so it's probably most of
value to actually independently troubleshoot-
http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html#isolate
- each individual problem you're going to run into. Knowing things like
when it stopped working, etc, are of pretty high value.

--
Speaking for myself only.
See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
--
"lotuslander" wrote in message

> I'm having the same Vista problem as Nehemiah. Your solution to reset the
> WMP
> sounded like it would work, but didn't. I deleted the appropriate folders
> and
> registry key that you suggested, but after I restarted the computer, a
> screen
> popped up with a check box to make WMP the default player. I checked this
> box, and then the Media Player went right back to its original
> malfunctioning
> state. Any other ideas?
>
> "Ilker Yilmazoglu" wrote:
>
>> You should proceed with the following steps to reset the WMP in Vista.
>>
>> Delete the following folder:
>> %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player
>>
>> Locate and delete the following registry keys:
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
>> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
>> Restart the computer
>>
>> These should solve it.
>>
>> Ilker Yilmazoglu
>>
>> "nehemiah" wrote in message
>>
>> > Alright FIrst of all getting used to this proggram is proving much more
>> > anoying than useful.
>> > And yes, i am a little computer defficiant so you can probably already
>> > see
>> > where my problem lies..
>> >
>> > Ok though so Windows Media Playerwon't load on my computer anymore.
>> > It first started where if i just would restart my computer everything
>> > than
>> > it would play fine... Now that doesn't even work.
>> > Nothing does, and i can't delete to try and reload it since it say i
>> > don't
>> > have the authority.. I am the admin though.
>> >
>> > ------Please Help Me!
>> > _____________Nehemiah
 >> Stay informed about: Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!! 

I have the same issue where media player stops working write after starting
it. Real player also has the same problem playing music...but will play
videos.

"zachd [MSFT]" wrote:

>
> Unfortunately, you've been misled - deleting the Media Player registry keys
> will cause it not to work, but it won't fix anything. It's also not
> directly repairable. Please don't follow the instructions of anyone who
> tells you to do that.
>
> You may be able to use System Restore to get back to before you followed
> that bad advice.
>
> There is no general "WMP doesn't work" problem, so it's probably most of
> value to actually independently troubleshoot-
> http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html#isolate
> - each individual problem you're going to run into. Knowing things like
> when it stopped working, etc, are of pretty high value.
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> --
> "lotuslander" wrote in message
>
> > I'm having the same Vista problem as Nehemiah. Your solution to reset the
> > WMP
> > sounded like it would work, but didn't. I deleted the appropriate folders
> > and
> > registry key that you suggested, but after I restarted the computer, a
> > screen
> > popped up with a check box to make WMP the default player. I checked this
> > box, and then the Media Player went right back to its original
> > malfunctioning
> > state. Any other ideas?
> >
> > "Ilker Yilmazoglu" wrote:
> >
> >> You should proceed with the following steps to reset the WMP in Vista.
> >>
> >> Delete the following folder:
> >> %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player
> >>
> >> Locate and delete the following registry keys:
> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> >> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer
> >> Restart the computer
> >>
> >> These should solve it.
> >>
> >> Ilker Yilmazoglu
> >>
> >> "nehemiah" wrote in message
> >>
> >> > Alright FIrst of all getting used to this proggram is proving much more
> >> > anoying than useful.
> >> > And yes, i am a little computer defficiant so you can probably already
> >> > see
> >> > where my problem lies..
> >> >
> >> > Ok though so Windows Media Playerwon't load on my computer anymore.
> >> > It first started where if i just would restart my computer everything
> >> > than
> >> > it would play fine... Now that doesn't even work.
> >> > Nothing does, and i can't delete to try and reload it since it say i
> >> > don't
> >> > have the authority.. I am the admin though.
> >> >
> >> > ------Please Help Me!
> >> > _____________Nehemiah
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Windows Media Player for VISTA is malfunctioning!!!!