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im using a windows media player 10 and it always works fine, but this morning i dl a movie but the sound wont play, so i dl a codec for it its called ac3 filter, still wont work on winamp so i try to play the video on windows media player, it doesnt work too so i didnt try again, but after that i cant play all my music files in wmp.
if ne 1 wants to know the ac3 codec that i dl, its herehttp://www.free-codecs.com/AC3_Filter_download.htm
i uninstall that codec alrdy, but my wmp still wont play the music files
then i ask some friends and surf the net, and i installed cccp pack and matroska pack, but still it didnt fix the problem.so ne 1 know how to fix this??? thx

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Quick summary and a safe, ordered plan based on the thread: lost audio in WMP (and Winamp) after installing a codec/filter; correctly suggested System Restore but there are no restore points; recommended removing/reinstalling WMP. The following checklist goes from least invasive to more drastic, with practical steps that actually fix the common causes (broken DirectShow filters, stopped audio services, corrupted WMP library or Windows system files).

  1. Confirm the system audio path first: make sure the Windows Audio service is running, the correct playback device is set as default, and drivers look healthy (device manager). If multiple players fail, that means the OS audio stack or drivers are affected rather than a single player. (learn.microsoft.com)

  2. Quick isolate: try a self-contained player (VLC or similar) that bundles codecs. If VLC plays the same files OK, the problem is codec/filter registration; if it does not, it is system/audio-driver level. (makeuseof.com)

  3. Rebuild WMP library (safe, fast): close WMP, stop the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service, delete the Media Player database files (the CurrentDatabase*.wmdb / LocalMLS*.wmdb files) and restart WMP so it rebuilds the library. This fixes many “no sound / no playback” WMP symptoms. (learn.microsoft.com)

  4. Fix codec/filter conflicts: do not install random codec packs blindly. Scan for and remove broken DirectShow filters/codecs with a codec-tweak tool (it identifies broken registry references and lets you disable/remove problematic filters). Use that before trying reinstalling anything. (codecguide.com)

  5. If Windows Media Player itself seems corrupted: re-register key DirectShow/WMP DLLs and repair system files, then reinstall or toggle WMP off/on (Turn Windows features on/off or the XP uninstall instructions if you are on XP). Run SFC and, if needed, reinstall WMP per Microsoft guidance. Back up playlists first. (support.microsoft.com)

Quick commands to try from an elevated command prompt (run as Administrator):

sfc /scannow
regsvr32 quartz.dll
regsvr32 wmp.dll

Rebuilding the WMP DB (example, run after stopping the sharing service and with WMP closed) is described in the Microsoft guidance above. If none of the above helps and you cannot restore to an earlier point, the path is: remove problematic codecs/filters (codec tweak), run SFC, then reinstall/repair WMP; only as a last resort consider a repair install of Windows. Always make a file/playlist backup and a system image before large changes. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for The Dude

Try doing a system restore to yesterday (Fixs many things)

Good luck!! -- Welcome ashore!

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sounds like a similar problem I am having

Member Avatar for WereJackal

Try doing a system restore to yesterday (Fixs many things)

Good luck!! -- Welcome ashore!

uh how do i do a system restore??

Member Avatar for The Dude

Goto system tools/system restore and choose a date when it worked from the list of saved points......

Good luck :)

Member Avatar for WereJackal

uh unfortunately for some reason i dun have ne restore point before that day. most prob i turn it off, so ne other suggestion to fix this??

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Microsoft have done something sinister with WMP11. I also have had problems playing back movies I have legitimately purchased. At first, I just used Cyberlink PowerDVD to play my DVDs but anger with their meddling got the better of me. You will get advice to install the K-Lite Codec Pack. Do this, but before doing so, I suggest you uninstall WMP11. I have done this successfully and for once there were no problems with a roll-back apart from playlists becoming a bit confused. Then install the K-Lite stuff. This will also allow you to play back real media and quicktime files through Windows Media Player - which is great as you can assemble play lists for these also. If you can, get rid of WMP11 and turn off automatic windows updates to prevent it from being automatically installed in the future. Hope this helps

im using a windows media player 10 and it always works fine, but this morning i dl a movie but the sound wont play, so i dl a codec for it its called ac3 filter, still wont work on winamp so i try to play the video on windows media player, it doesnt work too so i didnt try again, but after that i cant play all my music files in wmp.
if ne 1 wants to know the ac3 codec that i dl, its herehttp://www.free-codecs.com/AC3_Filter_download.htm
i uninstall that codec alrdy, but my wmp still wont play the music files
then i ask some friends and surf the net, and i installed cccp pack and matroska pack, but still it didnt fix the problem.so ne 1 know how to fix this??? thx

Member Avatar for WereJackal

how do i uninstall wmp?? i couldnt find ne wmp in add/remove program in control panel, so can u tell me how to uninstall it?? thx

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