Windows includes codecs that allow Media Player to play the following formats out of the box: Audio codecs. MPEG-1, MPEG-2 audio (e.g. MP3, MP2)

1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services

This error is associated with Windows Media Player and usually occurs when there's an issue with the media file you're trying to play or with the Windows Media Player itself. To resolve this, Update Windows Media Player: Get the latest version of Windows Media player by updating windows.

Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)

Download Windows Media Player. Get Windows Media Player for your version of Windows, or learn how to play Windows Media files on your Mac. Get the details here. Get help. Find help and how-to information for your version of Windows Media Player. Learn about the features and how to fix problems.

Additionally, you can stream audio and video content with Windows Media Services, or you can package that content with Windows Media Rights Manager. ASF is an extensible file format that stores synchronized multimedia data.

Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.

Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)

If you're using Windows 10, try the Movies & TV app or the Groove Music app. These apps help boost your battery life and can playback more media formats. The Microsoft Store also offers a wide selection of audio and video playback.

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