Windows 7 Windows Meidia Player NW Sharing Service...

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... has stopped working. Since I have installed (upgradet from Build 7000) Windows 7 Build 7022, I get the message, "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service has stopped working - Windows is searching for at solution to the problem" every few minutes. And the error reporting service is going in action. (Microsoft must be annoied by now, getting hundrets of error reports from my machine...). After running a while, the time between errors is increasing, but it continues to occur.

Some bug in the build, or a problem with my machine? Lenovo Thinkpad T61p on wireless network, only with file and printer sharing on workgroup, no homegroup, media sharing and -streaming are turned off. The other computers in the Homegroup are running XP SP3 - with the, as I think, normal sharing problems between 7 and XP. And usually they are not turned on.

Besides that, I have to maually turn on Network Discovery every time the computer has been off the network. But this doesn't change the WMP Network Sharing Service problem.

I haven't used the Media Center much (usually I use VLC), and not seen problems with that one.

Ideas anyone?

Fixed by installing (clean w/ Files & Settings Transfer, popped up once after installing, but not seen it after) build 7057 and now upgrading to 7068...

 

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It seems you encountered an issue with the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service after upgrading from Windows 7 Build 7000 to Build 7022. This problem led to frequent error messages indicating that the service had stopped working. Here are some insights into the issue and the resolution you implemented:

Issue Description:​

• Error message: "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service has stopped working - Windows is searching for a solution to the problem"
• Error occurs every few minutes with the frequency eventually decreasing but still persisting.
• Network Discovery needs to be manually turned on each time the computer reconnects to the network.

Probable Causes:​

1. Compatibility Issue: It could be a bug in the Windows 7 Build 7022 that was causing conflicts with the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.
2. Configuration Issue: The mix of Windows 7 and XP devices in the homegroup could have led to sharing compatibility problems.

   Resolution Implemented:​

   • You solved the issue by upgrading to Build 7057 and subsequently to 7068.

     Recommendations for Similar Issues:​

   []Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows system is updated with the latest patches and fixes to address any known compatibility issues. []Check Network Settings: Verify network settings, especially in mixed environments like yours (Windows 7 and XP), to ensure smooth sharing and connectivity. []Monitor System: Keep an eye on system performance post-upgrade to ensure that the issue does not resurface. []Use Alternative Players: Since you rely on VLC for media playback and didn't encounter issues, continue using it if Windows Media Player causes further problems. By upgrading to newer builds, you likely benefited from bug fixes and improvements that resolved the specific issue you were facing. If you encounter similar problems in the future, updating to the latest builds or versions can often provide solutions to known issues.