I’m using an older Windows media player 6.1 software for Windows 98 on my Mitsubishi laptop (and i also used on my Compaq laptop at the same model) and i know there’s any video files to be played on a VCD but the player should not working properly in this time. Thanks you for help.
Answer by
Pooja Bajaj
It sounds like you are having trouble playing video files on an older version of Windows Media Player (version 6.1) on Windows 98. This older version might not support certain modern file formats found on VCDs, or it might lack codecs needed for playback. Here are a few suggestions to help resolve the issue:
Ensure you have the latest codecs installed that are compatible with your version of Windows Media Player. You might need older codec packs since Windows 98 is a legacy system.
Consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows Media Player that supports additional file formats and has better compatibility, although this might be challenging given the age of both the operating system and hardware.
As an alternative, you might try a different media player that supports Windows 98 and has broader format compatibility, like an older version of VLC media player.
Lastly, verify that the video files you are trying to play are functional by testing them on a different, more modern system.
I’m using the Windows media player 12 software for my windows 7 pc to play any short movies from the 1950’s through 1970’s by using any .wmv files and i hope you enjoy to watch their oldest movies for that time, but why? Thanks.
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Answer by
Akash Shah
It seems like you're asking why you should use Windows Media Player 12 to watch older movies from the 1950s to 1970s in .wmv format. Windows Media Player 12 is a versatile media player that comes pre-installed on Windows 7, providing convenient playback of various media files including .wmv files. If you enjoy classic films, Windows Media Player can be a straightforward option since it supports these formats without needing additional codecs or software. Additionally, it offers basic library organization and playlist functions which can enhance your viewing experience.
When i opening any video files on a DVD in Windows media player 12 and you will receive a message says:
“Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region."
appears in windows 7 for my dell laptop. Give me to resolve it?
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Answer by
Akash Shah
To address the user's issue with Windows Media Player not being able to play DVDs due to regional restrictions, they can try the following solutions:
Check DVD Region Settings: DVDs and DVD players are typically encoded with region codes that allow them to be played only in specific geographical areas. Users can check and, if necessary, adjust their DVD drive's region settings by doing the following:
Open "Device Manager."
Find and double-click on the "DVD/CD-ROM drives" section.
Select your DVD drive, then right-click and choose "Properties."
Navigate to the "DVD Region" tab to change the region settings of the drive to match the DVD's region. Note that the region can only be changed a limited number of times.
Use Third-Party Software: Users might consider using third-party media players like VLC Media Player, which can play DVDs without regard to region codes.
Region-Free DVD Player: As a hardware alternative, users could consider using an external region-free DVD player that can play DVDs from any region.
It's important to note that changing region settings frequently is typically not recommended due to the limited number of changes allowed by most DVD drives.
I get a frozen screen and a message that says: "Windows Media Player has stopped working."
Then another pop-up message says: "Windows Media Player has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."
Yet, the frozen window stays open, locked-up, with an hourglass as if in the process of some action.So I manually close the program. This error ONLY occurs when I open in, or switch to the Videos library. The program functions correctly for Videos accessed from Windows Explorer, and even from My Music library.
I am running Windows 7 with all updates installed and my Internet E 9 also frequently shuts down.
Thank you!
Answer by
Andrew Constandache
Windows Media Player nowadays comes integrated with the operating system and takes advantage and benefits from all the system’s libraries and functionalities and if a DLL or a file that is used by WMP are not working, you will encounter errors not only to this application but to those that are bundled with the operating system. Microsoft released a fix for problems related to WMP and its components. It is way better to use their provided fixing tools than to mess up with files and registry tools.
I require the slow motion playback for either Windows Media Player or Real Player. I had this previously with Real Player on my old XP computer but it does not appear on Windows 7. Can you help?
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Answer by
Sean Hill
The slow motion playback is still available in the Windows Media Player application as an Enhancement. You can access it while a video is playing. Right click it and then choose Enhancements > Play Speed Settings. You will then have the possibility to adjust the playback speed.
There is no need to look for codecs since one pack is all that you need. For example, Combined Community Codecs Pack is the "goto" solution when you need filters to encode or decode files. Access the download page of the application and then save the installation package. Double click to start the installation and configure the things if you know or leave them be as their are.
Restore your PC and Windows Media Player will be able to open many audio and video files.
Note: The pack also contains some video players as well. You can use them to play your files if you find Windows Media Player slow or unresponsive.
How can I change the interface of Windows Media Player?
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Answer by
Sean Hill
You can change the interface of Windows Media Player using skins/themes. These packages modify the GUI of the program while retaining the full functionality. Luckily, Microsoft already offers its users the possibility of downloading pre-made skins. Personally, I've used some skins from their page and they look beautiful. Keep in mind that while using skins, some features might not be seen unless activated in the settings options.
Browse to the Skins page and download the package you want. Install it and then you can activate it after the installation is finished.
To switch between skins press ALT while WMP is active, then go to View > Skin Chooser. While a skin is applied and active, press CTRL + 2 and CTRL + 1 to switch between skin and library.
My Windows Media Player doesn't have a rip function; if I want to rip music from CD to my library I cannot do it.
Answer by
Andrew Constandache
Since Windows Media Player 7, all the next versions have this feature and it resides on the main interface of the software. Also when you insert an Audio CD into CD/DVD-Rom, the autorun menu will have an option titled "Rip music from CD". Clicking that option will autorip your Audio CD to default settings of the software. If you click RIP from the main interface, you have the ability to customize bitrate, output folder, encoding and so on. For all this to happen, you need a compatible Audio encoded CD in a standard format.
WMP can't play Flash movies because it might not have necessary codecs installed. You need to install additional codecs. Combined Community Codec Pack is a good solution to enhance your player.
I’m using an older Windows media player 6.1 software for Windows 98 on my Mitsubishi laptop (and i also used on my Compaq laptop at the same model) and i know there’s any video files to be played on a VCD but the player should not working properly in this time. Thanks you for help.
It sounds like you are having trouble playing video files on an older version of Windows Media Player (version 6.1) on Windows 98. This older version might not support certain modern file formats found on VCDs, or it might lack codecs needed for playback. Here are a few suggestions to help resolve the issue:
I’m using the Windows media player 12 software for my windows 7 pc to play any short movies from the 1950’s through 1970’s by using any .wmv files and i hope you enjoy to watch their oldest movies for that time, but why? Thanks.
It seems like you're asking why you should use Windows Media Player 12 to watch older movies from the 1950s to 1970s in .wmv format. Windows Media Player 12 is a versatile media player that comes pre-installed on Windows 7, providing convenient playback of various media files including .wmv files. If you enjoy classic films, Windows Media Player can be a straightforward option since it supports these formats without needing additional codecs or software. Additionally, it offers basic library organization and playlist functions which can enhance your viewing experience.
When i opening any video files on a DVD in Windows media player 12 and you will receive a message says:
“Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region."
appears in windows 7 for my dell laptop. Give me to resolve it?
To address the user's issue with Windows Media Player not being able to play DVDs due to regional restrictions, they can try the following solutions:
Check DVD Region Settings: DVDs and DVD players are typically encoded with region codes that allow them to be played only in specific geographical areas. Users can check and, if necessary, adjust their DVD drive's region settings by doing the following:
Use Third-Party Software: Users might consider using third-party media players like VLC Media Player, which can play DVDs without regard to region codes.
Region-Free DVD Player: As a hardware alternative, users could consider using an external region-free DVD player that can play DVDs from any region.
It's important to note that changing region settings frequently is typically not recommended due to the limited number of changes allowed by most DVD drives.
I get a frozen screen and a message that says: "Windows Media Player has stopped working."
Then another pop-up message says: "Windows Media Player has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."
Yet, the frozen window stays open, locked-up, with an hourglass as if in the process of some action.So I manually close the program. This error ONLY occurs when I open in, or switch to the Videos library. The program functions correctly for Videos accessed from Windows Explorer, and even from My Music library.
I am running Windows 7 with all updates installed and my Internet E 9 also frequently shuts down.
Thank you!
Windows Media Player nowadays comes integrated with the operating system and takes advantage and benefits from all the system’s libraries and functionalities and if a DLL or a file that is used by WMP are not working, you will encounter errors not only to this application but to those that are bundled with the operating system. Microsoft released a fix for problems related to WMP and its components. It is way better to use their provided fixing tools than to mess up with files and registry tools.
I require the slow motion playback for either Windows Media Player or Real Player. I had this previously with Real Player on my old XP computer but it does not appear on Windows 7. Can you help?
The slow motion playback is still available in the Windows Media Player application as an Enhancement. You can access it while a video is playing. Right click it and then choose Enhancements > Play Speed Settings. You will then have the possibility to adjust the playback speed.
Real Player slow motion settings: http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-16/en/Menu_Play.htm
Click to viewWhen I see online movies on DivX player there is a lot of buffering. What can I do?
Load both Divx Web Player and Divx Player
There is no need to look for codecs since one pack is all that you need. For example, Combined Community Codecs Pack is the "goto" solution when you need filters to encode or decode files. Access the download page of the application and then save the installation package. Double click to start the installation and configure the things if you know or leave them be as their are.
Restore your PC and Windows Media Player will be able to open many audio and video files.
Note: The pack also contains some video players as well. You can use them to play your files if you find Windows Media Player slow or unresponsive.
How can I change the interface of Windows Media Player?
You can change the interface of Windows Media Player using skins/themes. These packages modify the GUI of the program while retaining the full functionality. Luckily, Microsoft already offers its users the possibility of downloading pre-made skins. Personally, I've used some skins from their page and they look beautiful. Keep in mind that while using skins, some features might not be seen unless activated in the settings options.
Browse to the Skins page and download the package you want. Install it and then you can activate it after the installation is finished.
To switch between skins press ALT while WMP is active, then go to View > Skin Chooser. While a skin is applied and active, press CTRL + 2 and CTRL + 1 to switch between skin and library.
Skins library: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-media-player-skins#t1=all
My Windows Media Player doesn't have a rip function; if I want to rip music from CD to my library I cannot do it.
Since Windows Media Player 7, all the next versions have this feature and it resides on the main interface of the software. Also when you insert an Audio CD into CD/DVD-Rom, the autorun menu will have an option titled "Rip music from CD". Clicking that option will autorip your Audio CD to default settings of the software. If you click RIP from the main interface, you have the ability to customize bitrate, output folder, encoding and so on. For all this to happen, you need a compatible Audio encoded CD in a standard format.
WMP can't play Flash movies because it might not have necessary codecs installed. You need to install additional codecs. Combined Community Codec Pack is a good solution to enhance your player.