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Sep 23^rd, 2009 at 10:19pm

macca22au Offline
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Special Problem outside FSX.

On my Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit OS, Windows Media Player crashes on opening.

It runs a diagnostic test, and fails to give a diagnosis!

I tried to run a repair from the original OS disk, but it won't accept the validation keycode that came on the case. Oh joy.

So I downloaded Media 11 from the MS site, but each time it ends up in a web page with a hundred folders and files. The obvious one, marked Vista does nothing when I attempted to merge it.

Has anyone repared Windows media by download, and if so, I would be grateful to learn what to do?

Phoning Microsoft about activation from Australia is not much of an option.

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Reply #1 - Sep 23^rd, 2009 at 11:46pm

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Try removing the program and when you restart your pc it will ask you if you want to update to Media Player 11. Then it should direct you to the proper d'l site.

If you have a problem removing it using the control panel's program removal, you will have to use SpyBot File Shredder, which is a freeware program.

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Reply #2 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 3:58am

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Thanks for the advice, but it seems MS sets out to make things difficult. It won't let me do anything to the WMP folder or any of its contents. I am told I don't have the necessary permissions.

I have long ago turned of User Administrative Control, but there must be a deeper layer of control again.

I can't even pick up an archived Acronis version of that file and over-write, not permitted I am told.

I am reluctant to wind back to my last Acronis save because of all the work involved in restoring FS add-ons, but I just might have to!

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Reply #3 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 6:04am

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Try Media Player Classic, it is much lighter and works a LOT better Wink

Wink

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Media_Player_Classic.htm

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Reply #4 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 7:18am

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I have always preferred the ancient, simple, no frills ( which I don't need), version of Windows Media Player...

...trubble is.. Shocked

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....many News, etc, programs insist on the latest hip version being installed, or they wont run!... Angry

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Reply #5 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 9:57am

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May I suggest VLC media player.

Free, and plays everything, including formats the WMP won't handle. Cool

Cool

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Reply #6 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 11:57am

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ShaneG wrote on Sep 24^th, 2009 at 9:57am:

May I suggest VLC media player.

Free, and plays everything, including formats the WMP won't handle. Cool

Cool

VLC FTW

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Reply #7 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 6:38pm

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ShaneG wrote on Sep 24^th, 2009 at 9:57am:

May I suggest VLC media player.

Free, and plays everything, including formats the WMP won't handle. Cool

Cool

I concur, Shane Cool

Cool

Found this gem several weeks ago. It's great for playing DixV files.

I also have Windows Media Player 10 but will not upgrade to v.11 due to complaints I've read about it.

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Reply #8 - Sep 24^th, 2009 at 8:13pm

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Many thanks. The delete or uninstall option doesn't work, and searching the forums the view is that WMP is an integral part of Vista.

So I will try VLC, and next time I take the machine to the tech I will see if they can fix it.

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Reply #9 - Sep 25^th, 2009 at 12:09am

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That's why I suggested SpyBot File Shredder. I used it to remove the files and upon restarting was asked to upgrade to WMP 11. I had a problem with WMP popping-up and you couldn't close it and keep it closed no matter what. I finally got po'd and used shredder to get rid of the files. Since updating I haven't had one single problem with it.

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Reply #10 - Sep 25^th, 2009 at 2:19am

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My WMP works and plays all sounds files Cheesy

Cheesy

I blame Windows 7 Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Kiss

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Reply #11 - Sep 25^th, 2009 at 6:44am

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Mazza wrote on Sep 25^th, 2009 at 2:19am:

My WMP works and plays all sounds files Cheesy

Cheesy

Try a 24bit wav file. Wink

Wink

Now, granted that this is an unfair request by me, in that only musicians like myself, are ever going to be the ones who use that high of quality a format, but I use 24bit for my music, and WMP will not handle it without downloading different codecs. VLC comes with everything.

This is like the FF/IE debate. Grin

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Reply #12 - Sep 25^th, 2009 at 7:06am

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When it come to Windows Media Players, etc. I tend to go back to the older, simpler versions, care of lovely, old... http://www.oldversion.com/ ... Wink

Wink

...!

The trouble is, in lots of cases, the Site I view often insists on me using their own fancy version of "Player", which has to be downloaded and installed before I can use the facility!... Angry

Angry

...!

Various News Channels fall into this category, and will not allow me to use my Default Player program, for Video/Audio streaming etc...!

I love programs which just do the job, with no added, unnecessary frills, or complications!... Wink

Wink

...!

Paul...a very Simple Soul... Wink

Wink

...

Grin

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Reply #13 - Sep 26^th, 2009 at 2:20am

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Jime: I couldn't find anything called fileshredder on the Spybot site. I am sure I missed something, can you give me more exact directions .. thx

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Reply #14 - Sep 26^th, 2009 at 5:14am

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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=file+shredder+download

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Reply #15 - Sep 26^th, 2009 at 2:58pm

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Sorry for the delay, but File Shredder is part of SpyBot. Once you load the program you'll have the option available.

The mind is like a parachute...it only works when it's open.

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Reply #16 - Sep 26^th, 2009 at 7:12pm

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Hey Mazza, love that routine. I wish that I had the skills to build something like that.

BUT, me and Google are mates. I do that every time. My problem was finding the Spybot version and now I know how.

Good on you Cats

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Reply #17 - Sep 27^th, 2009 at 12:34am

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macca22au wrote on Sep 26^th, 2009 at 7:12pm:

Hey Mazza, love that routine. I wish that I had the skills to build something like that.

BUT, me and Google are mates. I do that every time. My problem was finding the Spybot version and now I know how.

Good on you Cats

Build what, who?? Grin

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Reply #18 - Sep 28^th, 2009 at 9:26pm

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not sure if it would help or not, but try putting your computer into SAFE MODE then deleting your WMP. I have had to do that with WINXP before when WMP would not uninstall or delete no matter what program i was trying to use. Safe Mode allows you to only boot 1/4 of Windows in order to diagnose / troubleshoot programs that would otherwise not allow you to do so in normal operating conditions.

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Reply #19 - Sep 30^th, 2009 at 3:23pm

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Fozz, I am curious as to whom is the pilot in your avatar. I'm guessing he's a hero from the Battle of Britain. Any information is appreciated. Thanks...

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Reply #20 - Oct 26^th, 2009 at 11:34pm

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Mazza wrote on Sep 25^th, 2009 at 2:19am:

I blame Windows 7 Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Kiss

How dare you! Angry

Angry

Cheesy

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Reply #21 - Nov 12^th, 2009 at 12:32pm

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Hi All,

Must agreed with all of yours reply, but there are many on internet, like win amp, VLC media player and mnay more, try to change the media player.

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Reply #22 - Nov 14^th, 2009 at 8:35pm

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Yeah, some other media players are better because you won't have to deal with the copyright problems, download issues, and they usually have better usability.

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