If mplayer2 worked fine, then you've got some codec issues. What have you installed recently? Any Windows Updates?

What about System Restore? Tried that?

I have not recently added anything, and no I have not done a system restore...that is my next move thanks.

Was going to do a system restore. Went to it, and only got a blank window. Tried several times,obviously there is a problem. Should I spend the $35 for windows tech support. I have a problem with WMP as stated above, I cannot get to MS updates(get activex warning, though I have tried to allow everything) , and problems getting into Yahoo mail, can read only but not compose etc. I have posted HJT on the viruses and nobody sees anything.

i've just had the same problem with media player. mplayer2 does work. does anyone know how to remove codecs? i've rolled back to p series and my system restore doesn't work either. might try antivirus

i used a codec checker and found that some of my codecs were broken
http://www.updatexp.com/sherlock-codec-detective.html

i've also found a program that 'fixes everything'
http://www.healthycomputerclub.com/Software/PCRescue/

it's a trial, but if you want to know a website with the unlock codes on, e-mail me :cheesy:

ok that didn't work, but i have fixed it. all you need to do is click on start-run and type 'regsvr32 jscript.dll'.

it works :!:

thank you so much... i've been trying to fix this for ages!

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