Top 3 Fixes for Windows Media Player

When rectifying problems with Windows Media Player sometimes it will be necessary to identify the exact cause as many of the error messages are generic.

Below are three of the most common error messages displayed by Windows Media Player and what you can do to resolve the problem.

1. Unknown Error

This error code is one of the general error messages. The usual cause of it is when Windows Media Player is using another program or part of your PC which has encountered a problem. If that component or application does not transmit the reason for the error to Windows Media Player, then this message will be shown.

Solution:

If you previously tried running a program before this message occurred, it is possible this is the problem. It may be a fault with the program itself or a file or driver belonging to it. Reinstall the program but before doing so run a registry cleaner to ensure all file fragments relating to the program are deleted.

Another solution to this is by reporting the error to Microsoft. They reply to questions every Friday, so be sure to check their website to see if a solution has been found. Before submitting an error, browse through the archives to check if a similar error has previously been reported. It may be necessary to try out several solutions before finding a fix.

An additional source of error solutions can be found by visiting a newsgroup or forum which focuses on Windows Media Player issues. In your post remember to mention which version of the player you are using and any other information relative to the problem. Usually these sites can be a great source of information but be careful before making any changes to your PC.
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2. Interface Not Registered

This message is usually encountered when burning disks such as CDs or DVDs and means the Windows Media Player is using files which aren’t registered with your Windows system.

Solution:

It will be necessary to reinstall your Windows Media Player, either your current version or an updated one if it is available. This should repair the registry settings. Your files stored in the media library should not be affected by the reinstall but if you are worried, make a back up before proceeding.

3. Error C00D0FAA

Receiving this error code will mean you are having problems ripping disks such as CDs to mp3 files. This is predominantly a Version 10 issue and is caused by corrupt settings in the Windows Registry.

Solution:

A simple solution to this problem is changing the audio quality settings for ripping disks. It has its limitations though as you will not be able to create mp3 files using 128kbps. To try this remedy in WMP version 10:

Windows Media Player – Tools – Options – Rip Music. In the settings option, change the audio quality to anything other than 128kbps.

A slightly more complicated solution to this error is by deleting the value of the registry entry ‘LowRateSample’. This should enable you to rip at 128kbps. A word of warning – making any changes in the Windows Registry is extremely risky and you may cause serious damage to your PC. Before you begin, make sure to back up any important data. Use the Windows Help feature for more information on backing up and restoring the Windows Registry. Step by step advice on using the Registry Editor can be found at the Microsoft technical support website.

How to Fix Media Player Errors in One Click

The best and safest solution to this problem is to use a reliable registry repair tool such as RegCure.

All three of the remedies listed above involve repairing the Windows Registry; however, using a registry cleaner will do the job for you and do it safely.

If you’ve ever made any changes to your Windows Media Player, then chances are you will have redundant or missing files in your Windows Registry. RegCure can fix all these issues and will even back up your Windows Registry files, saving you the trouble of doing it manually.

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