Windows Vista Windows Media Player Crashs

[mastermind12321]

Hey guys, i just installed Windows 7 a few weeks ago. I can't get Windows Media Player to work. And idk if its related, but whenever i single-click on a .wma media file, the windows explorer crashes as well. However, i can play .wma and all other media files using VLC media player.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how i can get windows media player to work?

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing some issues with Windows Media Player on your Windows 7 system. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve these problems:

Troubleshooting Windows Media Player Issues​

• Update Windows Media Player:
• Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows 7 installed. Sometimes updating the Windows Media Player component can help resolve issues.
• Reinstall Windows Media Player:
• You can try reinstalling Windows Media Player.
• Go to "Control Panel" -> "Programs" -> "Programs and Features."
• Click on "Turn Windows features on or off" on the left panel.
• Uncheck "Windows Media Player" and then click "OK."
• Restart your system.
• Follow the same steps to re-enable Windows Media Player.
• Check if it functions properly now.
• Check Windows Media Player Settings:
• Open Windows Media Player and go to "Tools" -> "Options."
• Check the settings related to file associations, codecs, and streaming options to ensure they are configured correctly.
• Reset Windows Media Player Library:
• Sometimes issues can arise due to a corrupted media library.
• Close Windows Media Player.
• Press "Windows key + R" to open the Run dialog.
• Type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player and press Enter.
• Delete all files and folders in this directory.
• Restart Windows Media Player and check if the issue is resolved.
• Update Codecs and Drivers:
• Ensure that your system has the necessary codecs installed for Windows Media Player to play media files. Additionally, make sure your sound drivers are up to date.
• Run Windows Troubleshooters:
• Use the "Windows Media Player Settings" troubleshooter:
• Go to "Control Panel" -> "Troubleshooting."
• Click on "View all" on the left panel.
• Select "Windows Media Player Settings" and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Check for File Association Issues:
• To address the Windows Explorer crash when clicking on .wma files:
• Right-click on a .wma file.
• Choose "Open with" -> "Choose default program."
• Select Windows Media Player and check "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file."
• Perform System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
• Run an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupted system files.
• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• Once the scan is complete, restart your computer. Try these steps and see if they help resolve the issues you're facing with Windows Media Player on your Windows 7 system. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.