This step-by-step article describes how to troubleshoot playback problems with Microsoft Windows Media Player 9. back to the top. Troubleshooting audio and video playback. Most of the time, playback issues in Windows Media Player 9 are caused by one of the following problems: Corrupted media.

Experts are on hand to help. Learn how to troubleshoot Windows Media Player errors. Explore resources for general help with Windows Media Player.

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.

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

Windows Media Audio (WMA) 7, WMA 8, and WMA 9. WMA Professional. WMA Lossless. MP3. Enable PlayTo on Xbox 360. Make sure PlayTo is enabled on your console. To turn it on: From Xbox Home, select Settings and then System Settings. Select Console Settings. Select Connected Devices.

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. Windows Media formats (.asf, .wma, .wmv, .wm)

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.)

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)

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.

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. On Windows 11 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Optional features.