But something as peripheral as a media player should not be so integrated
into an operating system that the O/S cannot work without it. As a network
manager most of my users have no need for a media player for the work they do
but if I were to install Vista I cannot remove it. Windows Vista Business
should be exactly that. No part of WMP should be a system component. Thank
you for passing on the feedback, Microsoft would do themselves a big favour
if they actually revealed what feedback they had and what they did about it.
At the moment most users see little evidence that Redmond are actually
listening to them unless they are a part of a large multinational business.
"zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
Quote:
>
> No, it's due to how the new Vista componentization system works. WGA and/or
> Windows Update have nothing to do with it. You are asking for a new feature
> (reinstall of system components) that isn't currently supported, and is
> known not to be supported. The feedback has been passed along, but at this
> point you would need to try a different route. =\
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> --
>
> "HairyFool" <HairyFool@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:BD86F322-6794-4744-AFE4-F132095F4036@xxxxxx Quote:
> >I have tried going back a little way without success but if I go back
> >futher
> > I will loose items I would rather not. It appears to be a common thread
> > the
> > fact that there is not a re-install option within media player yet MS does
> > not want to do anything about it. It would seem that the limitation of
> > media
> > player 11 only being available via Windows Update on a WGA verified system
> > means that the program is not available as an executable to re-install the
> > app. It is Microsofts paranoia preventing proper support of the system
> >
> > "John Inzer" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> HairyFool wrote:
> >> > When I attempt to open media player or open a media file WMP11 fails
> >> > to start, no error messages or anything in the event log. So far the
> >> > only option appears to be available is to reinstall Vista, this is
> >> > ridiculous as a fix I would rather install a third party media player.
> >> >
> >> > What other options do I have?
> >> =============================
> >> Have you tried doing a system restore
> >> to a time before the issue began?
> >>
> >> Using Windows Vista
> >> System Restore
> >> http://tinyurl.com/2qhd77
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> John Inzer
> >> MS Picture It! -
> >> Digital Image MVP
> >>
> >> Digital Image
> >> Highlights and FAQs
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
> >>
> >> Notice
> >> This is not tech support
> >> I am a volunteer
> >>
> >> Solutions that work for
> >> me may not work for you
> >>
> >> Proceed at your own risk
> >>
> >>
> >> >
>
>