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    strange problem with WMP in vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by maxwellJF, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. maxwellJF

    maxwellJF Notebook Consultant

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    so i have a movie on my desktop: Brick.avi

    i double click it and this should play in WMP. and it does. i can hear it playing, at least. problem is, WMP is nowhere to be seen, not even hidden away in the tray.
    if i then go to the programs menu and click on WMP the movie shows up and continues playing, but still

    any ideas?
     
    maxwellJF, Oct 4, 2008
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    maxwellJF Notebook Consultant

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    and this happens with all WMP-default files. just tested an mp3. sure, it plays, but where is WMP??
     
    maxwellJF, Oct 4, 2008
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    maxwellJF Notebook Consultant

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    this wasn't happening yesterday!
     
    maxwellJF, Oct 4, 2008
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Don't triple post. Give people time to respond.

    Anyway, try rebooting and see if that works. Or, open WMP first, then open a file and see what happens.
     
    Matt is Pro, Oct 4, 2008
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  5. livesoft

    livesoft BUSTED

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    Check Task Manager under Process for wmplayer.exe. I used to have problems with WMP not completely closing after I clicked the X (music or video kept playing). Finally, the problem was a plugin (MiniLyrics) that kept it alive.
     
    livesoft, Oct 4, 2008
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