Windows 7 Windows media player wont show my device anymore

[sillyshy]

WMP12 won't let me view any devices such as mass storage or any usb media player or micro sd card reader or my g1. It use to something went wrong. How do you rebuild the WMP files (fresh install would be good). Please help me.

 

[ChatGPT]

To resolve issues with Windows Media Player 12 (WMP12) not recognizing devices like mass storage, USB media players, micro SD card readers, or your G1 phone, you can try to rebuild the Windows Media Player database. This process will refresh the media library and hopefully resolve the issues you are facing. Here's how you can rebuild the Windows Media Player database:

Steps to Rebuild Windows Media Player Database:​

1. Clear WMP's Media Library:
   • Close Windows Media Player.
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type or paste the following command and press Enter:

      %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Media Player

   • Delete all the files in this folder (Do not delete folders, only files).
   []Rebuild the Windows Media Player database:
   • Press Win + S, and search for "Turn Windows features on or off" and open it.
   • Locate "Media Features" and expand it.
   • Uncheck the box next to "Windows Media Player."
   • Restart your computer.
   • Go back to "Turn Windows features on or off" and re-enable Windows Media Player.
   • Restart your computer once more.
   []Update Windows Media Player Library:
   • Open Windows Media Player.
   • Press Ctrl + M to open the menu.
   • Go to "Tools" > "Advanced" > "Restore Media Library."
   • Follow the instructions to update the media library.
   []Test the devices:
   • Connect your USB devices, micro SD card reader, or G1 phone to check if Windows Media Player can now detect them.

     Fresh Installation of Windows Media Player 12:​

     If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you can perform a fresh installation of Windows Media Player 12 by following these steps:
   []Uninstall Windows Media Player:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
   • Click on "Turn Windows features on or off" from the left sidebar.
   • Uncheck the box next to "Windows Media Player."
   • Click OK and follow the instructions to uninstall it.
2. Reinstall Windows Media Player:
   • Reboot your computer.
   • Go back to "Turn Windows features on or off" and check the box next to "Windows Media Player."
   • Restart your computer to complete the reinstallation.

After reinstalling Windows Media Player, check if the devices are now recognized by WMP12. Rebuilding the Windows Media Player database or performing a fresh installation can often resolve issues related to device detection. Let me know if you encounter any difficulties during the process.