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I have a couple of video files i am trying to play through WMP11 but there is no sound only a picture but i have the correct codec as i have other files that work fine, i am trying to watch these videos on my works computer as i downloaded them at home and brought them into work on my portable hardrive.

I noticed when i check the audio properties it only lists the duration and bit rate and does not have an audio format listed, im pretty sure thought that they play fine on my home computer but cant be too sure till i get home and check them, anyone got any ideas?

thanks in advance

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Quick, practical checklist to complement the thread from and when certain videos have no audible track in Windows Media Player 11.

Try an alternate player first. Play the same file in VLC or MPC-HC. If audio works there, the file itself is fine and the issue is WMP/codec/filter configuration. If audio fails everywhere, the file likely lacks a usable audio stream or is corrupted.

Inspect the file and local audio settings:

  • Use a media inspector (MediaInfo or ffmpeg) to see whether the container actually contains an audio stream and which codec it uses. No listed audio stream means the file has no audio to play.
  • Check the Windows Volume Mixer and the default Playback Device (right‑click speaker icon → Open Volume Mixer / Playback devices). Confirm WMP is not muted and the correct device is selected.
  • In Playback Device → Properties → Advanced, try different default formats (sample rate/bit depth) and disable enhancements to rule out driver/format mismatches.
  • Update or reinstall the audio driver if other apps also show problems.

If the file uses an uncommon audio codec or WMP still fails:

  • Install modern DirectShow filters (LAV Filters) or use a player with built‑in codecs (VLC). Avoid installing random codec packs from untrusted sources.
  • As a diagnostics step with ffmpeg:
    ffmpeg -i filename.ext

    That command lists streams; if no audio appears, the file lacks an audio track. To extract/copy the audio track:

    ffmpeg -i input.mkv -vn -acodec copy audio_out.ac3

If the originals were deleted (as mentioned), re-acquire a fresh copy from the source before further troubleshooting. As noted, damaged or tampered files are a real possibility; a fresh, known-good copy will quickly confirm whether it was a file problem or a playback/configuration issue.

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Hey brew
chances are they not going to play at home. but if they do make sure other files of the same format can play on your works wmp.
maby its just cos its porn.lol
just kiding

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just checked there and i deleted them from my home pc, so guess there is no way of finding out now but like i said other vids did play in my work fine, it just seemed to be these certain two that didn't and i thought it may be something to do with the properties not listing an audio format

cheers anyway

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could be something suspicious on the file format that media player just dont like
sorry couldnt be of more help

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no probs cheers anyway for responding

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