Vista - Windows Media Player won't start

02-19-2008

If you can launch the player ever without having to run it as an
administrator, you probably don't have the "Norton Internet Security"
problem - blocking access to the TypeLib or removing the TypeLib entry would
cause the player to open for about 1/4 second and then exit miserably.

The player locking up when a device is attached is possibly a reference
counting issue with the device stack (which invokes an aspect of the
player). Service Pack 1 would be most likely to have a positive effect upon
this experience.

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"jsl48116" <jsl48116.34xse4@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:jsl48116.34xse4@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...

Quote:

>
> ::Hi Zach,::
>
> ::I have been scouring the net looking for an answer to this problem
> for the last couple of months on and off and I see your responses
> everywhere. I have been to your website and I have tried many of the
> items there.::
>
> ::I upgraded from XP to Vista Ultimate x86 in March of 2006. WMP ran
> well up until the beginning of this year (Jan 2007) when all of a sudden
> I have the same problem as everyone else here. I must close WMP in the
> task manager to run media content on my computer or on the net.
> Something else that others haven't mentioned is that my PDA won't sync
> unless I stop WMP in the task manager first, once I do everything works
> fine.::
>
> ::I did run your registry.exe file from your website and I have run
> regsvr32 jscript.dll like Paolo. Both ran successfully without changing
> anything as far as I can tell. I notice you asked if Norton Internet
> Security 2007 was removed recently and coincidentally I did "upgrade" to
> Norton 360 around that timeframe. For some reason my system restore
> points from around this timeframe and before are missing too. This also
> happened around the same timeframe so I wonder what event took place to
> change all these things.::
>
> ::WMP works fine as does syncing if I end the WMP process in the task
> manager first but I would like to fix this small problem if there is a
> fix.::
>
> ::Thanks,::
> ::Scott::
>
>
> --
> jsl48116

jsl48116 · 02-19-2008

Thanks Zach.

You are correct running WMP as an administrator has no effect on my problem.

Is there a service pack coming out soon for Vista Ultimate or WMP? If so when do you think it will be available?

After aboot or recovering from hibernation WMP seems to be running in the task manager. If I attach my PDA at this time, Vista doesn’t even notice my PDA. If I end the WMP process during the time while my PDA is trying to sync then after WMP closes the PDA syncs properly and continues to stay synced as long as it’s attached. WMP stays closed during the time while it is attached, and opens and closes properly while I open and close WMP content on my computer or on the internet. Everything functions properly as long as WMP closes.

When I remove my PDA WMP starts up again as a ghost process and will not function again until I close it in the task manager. Likewise, after a boot, WMP will be running as a ghost process and if I try to run content on my computer or over the internet WMP will not start. But, if I end the process in task manager first and then run content WMP starts and ends properly.

Do you think this is something that will be fixed in the service pack or is there something else I should try? This really isn't that big a deal just a nuisance.

Thanks again,
Scott

pain

02-23-2008

"jsl48116" <jsl48116.351as2@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:jsl48116.351as2@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...

Quote:

> ::You are correct running WMP as an administrator has no effect on my
> problem.::

OK, so that should disprove the notion that this is the same issue.

Quote:

> ::Is there a service pack coming out soon for Vista Ultimate or WMP?

Yes.

Quote:

> If so when do you think it will be available?::

I believe March - I've been busy with other things and haven't paid
attention to release dates. I believe an online search would find more
exact results.

Quote:

> ::After aboot or recovering from hibernation WMP seems to be running in
> the task manager. ::::If I attach my PDA at this time, Vista doesn't
> even notice my PDA. If I end the WMP process during the time while my
> PDA is trying to sync then after WMP closes the PDA syncs properly and
> continues to stay synced as long as it's attached. WMP stays closed
> during the time while it is attached, and opens and closes properly
> while I open and close WMP content on my computer or on the internet.
> Everything functions properly as long as WMP closes.::

Quote:

> ::When I remove my PDA WMP starts up again as a ghost process and will
> not function again until I close it in the task manager. Likewise,
> after a boot, WMP will be running as a ghost process and if I try to run
> content on my computer or over the internet WMP will not start. But, if
> I end the process in task manager first and then run content WMP starts
> and ends properly.::

Quote:

> :

o you think this is something that will be fixed in the service pack
> or is there something else I should try? This really isn't that big a
> deal just a nuisance.::

The Service Pack should have better behavior in this regards. Whether this
specifically addresses your exact concern would have to be proven via the
Service Pack. Hopefully it does - if not, knowing more information about
your system would likely be useful.

--
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.

jsl48116 · 02-24-2008

Thanks Zach. I'll wait for the service pack and if that doesn't fix or reset the problem I'll be in touch. Thanks again for your help.

Scott

02-24-2008

"FlaDude" wrote:

Quote:

>
> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most
> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I
> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux
> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility
> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for
> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back
> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in
> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case
> Vista finally corrects its issues.
>
> Good luck with the WM problem!
>
>
> --
> FlaDude
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323
> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>
>

02-24-2008

I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so
that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my start
up

-echo START
date /t
time /t
For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set task=%%n
echo %task%
TaskKill /PID %task%
Set task=
echo END-

but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I save
it as a Word .doc?

Thanks for any help at all.

"FlaDude" wrote:

Quote:

>
> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most
> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I
> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux
> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility
> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for
> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back
> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in
> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case
> Vista finally corrects its issues.
>
> Good luck with the WM problem!
>
>
> --
> FlaDude
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323
> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>
>

02-24-2008

If you right-click it and choose Run As Administrator, does it work then?

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"Bruce" <Bruce@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:44BE6F3D-0919-4289-B1B3-9B1FA3E4977C@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so
> that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my
> start
> up
>
> -echo START
> date /t
> time /t
> For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set
> task=%%n
> echo %task%
> TaskKill /PID %task%
> Set task=
> echo END-
>
> but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I
> save
> it as a Word .doc?
>
> Thanks for any help at all.
>
>
>
> "FlaDude" wrote:
>

Quote:

>>
>> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most
>> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I
>> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux
>> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility
>> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for
>> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back
>> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in
>> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case
>> Vista finally corrects its issues.
>>
>> Good luck with the WM problem!
>>
>>
>> --
>> FlaDude
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323
>> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287
>>
>> http://forums.techarena.in
>>
>>

02-26-2008

When you go to Control Panel>Services what is the status of WMP?

"Bruce" <Bruce@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:44BE6F3D-0919-4289-B1B3-9B1FA3E4977C@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so
> that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my
> start
> up
>
> -echo START
> date /t
> time /t
> For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set
> task=%%n
> echo %task%
> TaskKill /PID %task%
> Set task=
> echo END-
>
> but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I
> save
> it as a Word .doc?
>
> Thanks for any help at all.
>
>
>
> "FlaDude" wrote:
>

Quote:

>>
>> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most
>> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I
>> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux
>> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility
>> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for
>> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back
>> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in
>> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case
>> Vista finally corrects its issues.
>>
>> Good luck with the WM problem!
>>
>>
>> --
>> FlaDude
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323
>> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287
>>
>> http://forums.techarena.in
>>
>>

03-13-2008

My wmplayer.exe can't be detected in the processes tab even i've already
started my windows media player, so i cannot end the process.

"Rob" wrote:

Quote:

> When this happens, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager, select the
> Processes tab and you'll find the wmplayer.exe process is already running
> (although it doesn't appear on the Applications tab). Select it and choose
> End Process.
>
> I've no idea why, but some bug in Vista causes wmplayer to start whenever
> the PC is restarted or brought out of sleep, but without its window showing.
> You can't run two instances of wmplayer, and as Vista assumes you're trying
> to run a second instance when you click Windows Media Player, it silently
> ignores you.
>
>

03-21-2008

If you right-click it and use Run As Administrator to launch it, does it
then work?

--
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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.
--

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:CFB9CC88-7316-4EB7-8C6D-FADDEC9E66C5@xxxxxx

Quote:

> My wmplayer.exe can't be detected in the processes tab even i've already
> started my windows media player, so i cannot end the process.
>
> "Rob" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> When this happens, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager, select the
>> Processes tab and you'll find the wmplayer.exe process is already running
>> (although it doesn't appear on the Applications tab). Select it and
>> choose
>> End Process.
>>
>> I've no idea why, but some bug in Vista causes wmplayer to start whenever
>> the PC is restarted or brought out of sleep, but without its window
>> showing.
>> You can't run two instances of wmplayer, and as Vista assumes you're
>> trying
>> to run a second instance when you click Windows Media Player, it silently
>> ignores you.
>>
>>

02-19-2008	#21 (permalink)
zachd [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start If you can launch the player ever without having to run it as an administrator, you probably don't have the "Norton Internet Security" problem - blocking access to the TypeLib or removing the TypeLib entry would cause the player to open for about 1/4 second and then exit miserably. The player locking up when a device is attached is possibly a reference counting issue with the device stack (which invokes an aspect of the player). Service Pack 1 would be most likely to have a positive effect upon this experience. -- 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. -- "jsl48116" <jsl48116.34xse4@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:jsl48116.34xse4@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > > ::Hi Zach,:: > > ::I have been scouring the net looking for an answer to this problem > for the last couple of months on and off and I see your responses > everywhere. I have been to your website and I have tried many of the > items there.:: > > ::I upgraded from XP to Vista Ultimate x86 in March of 2006. WMP ran > well up until the beginning of this year (Jan 2007) when all of a sudden > I have the same problem as everyone else here. I must close WMP in the > task manager to run media content on my computer or on the net. > Something else that others haven't mentioned is that my PDA won't sync > unless I stop WMP in the task manager first, once I do everything works > fine.:: > > ::I did run your registry.exe file from your website and I have run > regsvr32 jscript.dll like Paolo. Both ran successfully without changing > anything as far as I can tell. I notice you asked if Norton Internet > Security 2007 was removed recently and coincidentally I did "upgrade" to > Norton 360 around that timeframe. For some reason my system restore > points from around this timeframe and before are missing too. This also > happened around the same timeframe so I wonder what event took place to > change all these things.:: > > ::WMP works fine as does syncing if I end the WMP process in the task > manager first but I would like to fix this small problem if there is a > fix.:: > > ::Thanks,:: > ::Scott:: > > > -- > jsl48116
My System Specs

02-19-2008	#22 (permalink)
jsl48116 Vista Ultimate x86 3 posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start Thanks Zach. You are correct running WMP as an administrator has no effect on my problem. Is there a service pack coming out soon for Vista Ultimate or WMP? If so when do you think it will be available? After aboot or recovering from hibernation WMP seems to be running in the task manager. If I attach my PDA at this time, Vista doesn’t even notice my PDA. If I end the WMP process during the time while my PDA is trying to sync then after WMP closes the PDA syncs properly and continues to stay synced as long as it’s attached. WMP stays closed during the time while it is attached, and opens and closes properly while I open and close WMP content on my computer or on the internet. Everything functions properly as long as WMP closes. When I remove my PDA WMP starts up again as a ghost process and will not function again until I close it in the task manager. Likewise, after a boot, WMP will be running as a ghost process and if I try to run content on my computer or over the internet WMP will not start. But, if I end the process in task manager first and then run content WMP starts and ends properly. Do you think this is something that will be fixed in the service pack or is there something else I should try? This really isn't that big a deal just a nuisance. Thanks again, Scott pain
My System Specs

02-23-2008	#23 (permalink)
zachd [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start "jsl48116" <jsl48116.351as2@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:jsl48116.351as2@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > ::You are correct running WMP as an administrator has no effect on my > problem.:: OK, so that should disprove the notion that this is the same issue. Quote: > ::Is there a service pack coming out soon for Vista Ultimate or WMP? Yes. Quote: > If so when do you think it will be available?:: I believe March - I've been busy with other things and haven't paid attention to release dates. I believe an online search would find more exact results. Quote: > ::After aboot or recovering from hibernation WMP seems to be running in > the task manager. ::::If I attach my PDA at this time, Vista doesn't > even notice my PDA. If I end the WMP process during the time while my > PDA is trying to sync then after WMP closes the PDA syncs properly and > continues to stay synced as long as it's attached. WMP stays closed > during the time while it is attached, and opens and closes properly > while I open and close WMP content on my computer or on the internet. > Everything functions properly as long as WMP closes.:: Quote: > ::When I remove my PDA WMP starts up again as a ghost process and will > not function again until I close it in the task manager. Likewise, > after a boot, WMP will be running as a ghost process and if I try to run > content on my computer or over the internet WMP will not start. But, if > I end the process in task manager first and then run content WMP starts > and ends properly.:: Quote: > :o you think this is something that will be fixed in the service pack > or is there something else I should try? This really isn't that big a > deal just a nuisance.:: The Service Pack should have better behavior in this regards. Whether this specifically addresses your exact concern would have to be proven via the Service Pack. Hopefully it does - if not, knowing more information about your system would likely be useful. -- 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.
My System Specs

02-24-2008	#24 (permalink)
jsl48116 Vista Ultimate x86 3 posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start Thanks Zach. I'll wait for the service pack and if that doesn't fix or reset the problem I'll be in touch. Thanks again for your help. Scott
My System Specs

02-24-2008	#25 (permalink)
Bruce n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start "FlaDude" wrote: Quote: > > This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most > irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I > didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux > full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility > issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for > my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back > to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in > case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case > Vista finally corrects its issues. > > Good luck with the WM problem! > > > -- > FlaDude > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323 > View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287 > > http://forums.techarena.in > >
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02-24-2008	#26 (permalink)
Bruce n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my start up -echo START date /t time /t For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^\| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set task=%%n echo %task% TaskKill /PID %task% Set task= echo END- but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I save it as a Word .doc? Thanks for any help at all. "FlaDude" wrote: Quote: > > This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most > irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I > didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux > full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility > issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for > my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back > to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in > case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case > Vista finally corrects its issues. > > Good luck with the WM problem! > > > -- > FlaDude > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323 > View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287 > > http://forums.techarena.in > >
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02-24-2008	#27 (permalink)
zachd [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start If you right-click it and choose Run As Administrator, does it work then? -- 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. -- "Bruce" <Bruce@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:44BE6F3D-0919-4289-B1B3-9B1FA3E4977C@xxxxxx Quote: >I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so > that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my > start > up > > -echo START > date /t > time /t > For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^\| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set > task=%%n > echo %task% > TaskKill /PID %task% > Set task= > echo END- > > but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I > save > it as a Word .doc? > > Thanks for any help at all. > > > > "FlaDude" wrote: > Quote: >> >> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most >> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I >> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux >> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility >> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for >> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back >> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in >> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case >> Vista finally corrects its issues. >> >> Good luck with the WM problem! >> >> >> -- >> FlaDude >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323 >> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287 >> >> http://forums.techarena.in >> >>
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02-26-2008	#28 (permalink)
Bob n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start When you go to Control Panel>Services what is the status of WMP? "Bruce" <Bruce@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:44BE6F3D-0919-4289-B1B3-9B1FA3E4977C@xxxxxx Quote: >I have this problem too. And, WMP does not show up in my task manager, so > that solution doesn't help me at all. I'd love to add the script to my > start > up > > -echo START > date /t > time /t > For /F "tokens=2" %%n in ('tasklist ^\| Find "wmplayer.exe"') Do Set > task=%%n > echo %task% > TaskKill /PID %task% > Set task= > echo END- > > but have not idea how to take the script and put it in start up. Do I > save > it as a Word .doc? > > Thanks for any help at all. > > > > "FlaDude" wrote: > Quote: >> >> This is a bug in Vista and so far I have not seen a fix. Whats most >> irritating is you can't even uninstall WM! Windows is so bad. If I >> didn't need it for work (most large companies use it) I would use Linux >> full time. However, because of other BS problems and compatibility >> issues that cannot get resolved, I am waiting for a new hard drive for >> my laptop and I am downgrading (if thats what you want to call it) back >> to XP. I will keep the current harddrive with Vista as a fall back in >> case I can't get all the drivers for this laptop (dv2315) or in case >> Vista finally corrects its issues. >> >> Good luck with the WM problem! >> >> >> -- >> FlaDude >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> FlaDude's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=30323 >> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=780287 >> >> http://forums.techarena.in >> >>
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03-13-2008	#29 (permalink)
Jason n/a posts	RE: Windows Media Player won't start My wmplayer.exe can't be detected in the processes tab even i've already started my windows media player, so i cannot end the process. "Rob" wrote: Quote: > When this happens, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager, select the > Processes tab and you'll find the wmplayer.exe process is already running > (although it doesn't appear on the Applications tab). Select it and choose > End Process. > > I've no idea why, but some bug in Vista causes wmplayer to start whenever > the PC is restarted or brought out of sleep, but without its window showing. > You can't run two instances of wmplayer, and as Vista assumes you're trying > to run a second instance when you click Windows Media Player, it silently > ignores you. > >
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03-21-2008	#30 (permalink)
zachd [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Windows Media Player won't start If you right-click it and use Run As Administrator to launch it, does it then work? -- 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. -- "Jason" <Jason@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:CFB9CC88-7316-4EB7-8C6D-FADDEC9E66C5@xxxxxx Quote: > My wmplayer.exe can't be detected in the processes tab even i've already > started my windows media player, so i cannot end the process. > > "Rob" wrote: > Quote: >> When this happens, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager, select the >> Processes tab and you'll find the wmplayer.exe process is already running >> (although it doesn't appear on the Applications tab). Select it and >> choose >> End Process. >> >> I've no idea why, but some bug in Vista causes wmplayer to start whenever >> the PC is restarted or brought out of sleep, but without its window >> showing. >> You can't run two instances of wmplayer, and as Vista assumes you're >> trying >> to run a second instance when you click Windows Media Player, it silently >> ignores you. >> >>
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Windows media player won't start	Vista music pictures video
Windows Media Player 11 start up	Vista General