Most of the time, playback issues in Windows Media Player 9 are caused by one of the following problems: Corrupted media. Corrupted media can cause irregular playback such as missing audio or video, abrupt ending, or skipping. Damaged codecs.

Check the file compatibility: Ensure that the media file you are trying to play is compatible with Windows Media Player. Note: Commonly supported formats include MP3, WAV, WMA, AVI, and WMV. Check for outdated or corrupted codecs: You may have a missing or outdated codec.

To do that, select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Manage optional features > Add a feature > Windows Media Player, and select Install. Enable Windows Media Player. DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10.

Summary. This update provides support for media features in Windows 10 N. These include media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain preinstalled media apps, such as Groove Music, Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype.

The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features.

A device that’s compatible with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)—for example, a PC running Windows A local network connection between the Xbox 360 and the DLNA-compatible device Note Some mobile devices, such as tablets and phones, support DLNA but can't share media with an Xbox 360 console.

Windows Media Player 12 Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player Burn and rip CDs Codecs: frequently asked questions. If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest updates from Windows Update, verify that the updates are the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Select the Start button, and then type system restore.

Windows Media Device Manager: Enables communication between an app, the Windows Media DRM system, and portable audio players. Media sharing: Enables music, pictures, and videos on a networked PC to be shared with other PCs and devices on the same network. Also enables PCs to find those kinds of files on the network.

Windows Media Player 12 Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player Burn and rip CDs Codecs: frequently asked questions. If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest updates from Windows Update, verify that the updates are the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Select the Start button, and then type system restore.

Windows 10. Windows Media Player is included with Windows 10 desktop. Note that the app no longer plays DVDs. Find Windows Media Player on your PC: Use the search box on the taskbar to search for "Windows Media Player". Read more about DVD playback options for Windows. Windows Media Player on Windows 10.