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    Windows Media Player Problem on SZ650

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Mike Z, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Mike Z

    Mike Z Newbie

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    I have an SZ650 with the Vista Business operating system. The Windows Media Player has stopped working after 1 month. The error message gives no information as to the problem. Has anyone either experienced this problem and solved it without reinstalling the software or have a solution for it. Any help would be appreciated.

    Mike
     
    Mike Z, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. John B

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    What do you mean by "stopped working"? What is the error message?
     
    John B, Dec 9, 2007
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    At first I got an error message that essentially only indicated a malfunction. The details showed no information, but asked if I wished to have Microsoft look into the problem. I clicked yes. Now I get no error message at all, only the moving circle flashed for an instant.

    Mike
     
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    You should try reinstalling it first...in many cases, it will take longer trying to figure out what is the problem without reinstalling.
     
    John B, Dec 10, 2007
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    i have the same problem. when i open a file with media player, i get an error message and it closes. even VLC media player has stopped playing correctly. the file will play but with no sound. on top of that, when i click on my network icon in the taskbar, it pops up "server execution failed". luckily, my xp downgrade disks should be arriving today.
     
    frankpaul, Dec 10, 2007
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