Fix Windows Media Player not working issue in Windows 10

Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel. Click on View all on the left navigation pane. Click on Windows media player settings to run the Windows media player settings troubleshooter. ... Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Windows media player settings troubleshooter.

1. Why is Windows Media Player not working on Windows 10?
2. How do I repair Windows Media Player in Windows 10?
3. What to do if Windows Media Player is not working?
4. What causes Windows Media Player to stop working?
5. Why is my Windows Media Player not showing video?
6. What replaces Windows Media Player in Windows 10?
7. Can I uninstall Windows Media Player and reinstall it?
8. How do I reset Windows Media Player?
9. How do I refresh Windows Media Player?
10. How do I activate media player in Windows 10?
11. How do I fix video not playing on my computer?
12. How do I update codecs?

Why is Windows Media Player not working on Windows 10?

1) Try reinstalling Windows Media Player with a PC restart in between: Type Features in Start Search, open Turn Windows Features On or Off, under Media Features, uncheck Windows Media Player, click OK. Restart PC, then reverse the process to check WMP, OK, restart again to reinstall it.

How do I repair Windows Media Player in Windows 10?

How to Reinstall Windows Media Player in Windows 7, 8, or 10 to Solve Problems

1. Step 1: Uninstall Windows Media Player. Open up Control Panel and type “windows features” into the search box, and then click on Turn Windows features on or off. ...
2. Step 2: Reboot. That is all.
3. Step 3: Turn Windows Media Player Back On.

What to do if Windows Media Player is not working?

If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest updates from Windows Update, you can verify that the updates are the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Select the Start button, and then type system restore.

What causes Windows Media Player to stop working?

Disable and re-enable Windows Media Player in Windows Features. In the Windows Search bar, type Windows features and select Turn Windows features on or off. Navigate to Windows Media Player and disable it by unchecking the box. Reboot your PC and re-enable Windows Media Player again.

Why is my Windows Media Player not showing video?

Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the required video codec is not installed on your computer. Windows Media Player cannot play, burn, rip, or sync the file because a required audio codec is not installed on your computer. ... To determine if this codec is available to download from the Web, click Web Help.

What replaces Windows Media Player in Windows 10?

Part 3. Other 4 Free Alternatives to Windows Media Player

• VLC Media Player. Developed by VideoLAN Project, VLC is a free and open-source multimedia player that supports playing all types of video formats, DVDs, VCDs, Audio CDs, and streaming protocols. ...
• KMPlayer. ...
• GOM Media Player. ...
• Kodi.

Can I uninstall Windows Media Player and reinstall it?

If this happens, one solution is to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player. However, you cannot use the standard Windows uninstall process -- you need to use the Windows features dialog to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player.

How do I reset Windows Media Player?

1 Unload WMP - Control Panel, Programs and Features, [left-hand side] Turn Windows features on or off, Media Features, clear Windows Media Player checkbox, Yes, OK, Restart the PC.

How do I refresh Windows Media Player?

Press CTRL+M then from the Tools menu click on Advanced and then Restore Media Library to reset the Media Player library.

How do I activate media player in Windows 10?

To install Windows Media Player, right-click Start, click Programs and Features. Click “Turn Windows features on or off”. Expand Media Features, enable Windows Media Player and click OK.

How do I fix video not playing on my computer?

What can I do if videos aren't playing on Windows 10?

1. Uninstall and reinstall the display driver. ...
2. Convert the video into a readable format. ...
3. Update drivers automatically. ...
4. Check if the proper codec is installed/run Optimize compatibility. ...
5. Install missing plug-ins. ...
6. Open video in browser. ...
7. Check for all available Windows updates.

How do I update codecs?

How to Update VLC Codecs

1. Go to "Start" and click "All Programs." Click "VideoLAN" then "VLC Media Player."
2. Click "Help" and "Check for Updates."
3. Click "Yes" to download the current VLC player and codec updates.