This article lists the multimedia file types that are supported by Windows Media Player 12. (How to determine your version of Windows Media Player). Note: Additional file formats might be supported if you install new codecs in Windows. For more information, see Codecs: frequently asked questions.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series. Summary. This article describes the file formats that Microsoft Windows Media Player supports. More Information. Windows Media Player supports the following file formats: Windows Media Player 6.0. Windows Media formats. File name extensions: .asf, .asx, .avi, .wav, .wma, .wax, .wm, .wmv, .wvx.

To share a file or folder over a network in File Explorer, do the following: Right-click (or long-press) a file, and then select Show more options > Give access to Specific people. Select a user on the network to share the file with, or select Everyone to give all network users access to the file.

The PlayTo feature on Xbox 360 enables your console to play streaming content from other devices, such as a Windows-based PC or tablet. To use the PlayTo feature, make sure that you have the following: The most recent software update for your Xbox 360.

Find answers to commonly asked questions about video, photo, and audio content using the Media Player app on your Xbox console. Media Player questions. Collapse all. Which file types are compatible with the Media Player app? The supported file types for the Media Player app are: 3GP audio. 3GP video. 3GP2. AAC. ADTS. animated GIF. .asf. AVI DivX.

By making a few adjustments to your home network, you can improve your audio and video quality when playing cloud games or using remote play. Try the suggestions on this page to improve your PC's performance when using the Xbox app on Windows.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user.

To resolve this, see Troubleshoot problems with the Windows Media Player app. 0xC00D1163. This error may occur when there are issues with digital rights management (DRM) for protected content. If you're unsure about the error code, refer to the error types below and the instructions to resolve it.

Step 1: Run the console speed test. Verify the speed of your console’s connection: Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings. Select Test network speed & statistics.

Fixes a playback issue that occurs after you set the ThreadPriority registry key entry to raise the video or audio thread priority on a Windows Embedded Compact 7-based device.