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)

If it turns out that it's not a codec issue, see Troubleshoot audio problems in Windows Media Center for help with audio problems and general playback issues. Here are answers to some common questions about codecs.

CD Audio (.cda) tracks are audio files that are stored on CD media. You can play .cda files only from a CD-ROM. As a result, a sample file cannot be included in this article for you to play.

With Windows Media Player, you can burn three kinds of discs: audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs. To decide which kind of disc you should use, you'll need to think about what you want to copy, how much you're copying, and how you want to play the disc.

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 Check for outdated or corrupted codecs: You may have a missing or outdated codec.

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.

This update provides support for media features in Windows 10/11 N. These include media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain pre-installed media apps, such as Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype.

Windows Media Player 12 has built-in support for many popular audio and video formats. Sync music, videos, and photos, or stream media to your devices so you can enjoy your library anywhere, at home or on the road.

Different discs you can burn. With Windows Media Player, you can burn three kinds of discs: audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs. To decide which kind of disc you should use, you'll need to think about what you want to copy, how much you're copying, and how you want to play the disc.

With Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7, you already have a very powerful tool for playing, managing, synchronizing and copying of video and audio files. If you are using an earlier version of Windows such as Windows XP, we recommend that you install the current version of media player, to the benefit of all features and functionality.