Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I had the older version of windows media player and all files were working fine. Then i downloaded the newer version of IE and Windows meida player and files just dont buffer, they never start. What the heck happened? It was saying codec problem....or should i just reprorgam my computer to the way it looked 2 days ago before the updates? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 XP? Control Panel > Help and Support > System Restore This will work if you have restore turned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 what the heck happened that would make all various fieels not being able to be viewed anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 There are a couple really good PC Medics around here who can probably help. Basically IIRC a Codec basically decodes the files. So instead of having a MP3 program, a WMV program, etc. you can have one program that can play multiple formats. My guess would be that your codecs are somehow lost, so Media Player no longer knows how to translate a given extension to something it can play. Why it happened now is another guess. Perhaps it is looking for them here and you have them stored over there Google the error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 It could be from the thing you download. Ie. different sites use different codec for there music, if you're downloading stuff off the internet, then it could be the place you get it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Im good, i just reset the system...thanks texsox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Glad it worked. When anyone asks about upgrading any programs I always ask why? If the previous version is working fine, and you are happy, why change? There are all sorts of potential problems with hardware, conflicts with other programs, etc. It just isn't always worth the hassle. When it is my machine, I always update. I usually like being the crash test dummy for new releases. Beta? Doesn't scare me, send me the alpha release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Im sorry, i dont use my head sometimes...i like the shiny buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo @ Feb 14, 2007 -> 09:07 AM) Im sorry, i dont use my head sometimes...i like the shiny buttons. No, you did exactly what I do, always download the new stuff. I'm pissed I haven't received my Vista upgrade from Dell yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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