The tool has a very user friendly interface but you might have already stumbled upon the most annoying issue that can happen to you while using the application. Sometimes, the program may crash in the middle of a movie or just right after you open it. Read this guide to learn what you can do in order to apply some troubleshooting steps and prevent your Windows Media Player from crashing again. Windows Media Player might crash for more than one reason but the most common is that the registry files that use the application might have gotten damaged or deleted by a third party application. This issue usually appears when you update to another version of Windows like the Windows 10 or just by installing an application that interfered with the registry files for Windows Media Player.
Steps to fix Windows Media Player crashes
First Method: Troubleshoot from Control Panel
Second Method: Run an SFC scan
Third Method: Disable and reenable startup applications
Fix specific Windows Media Player issues in Windows 10
Windows Media Player has some additional issues in Windows 10. Of course, you can use the troubleshooting methods listed above on any Windows version. But if you’re looking for specific fixes for Windows 10, then read on. SPONSORED If you have this version installed on your PC or laptop, here are some of the most encountered issues that might appear and bother you. First of all, in Windows 10, WMP might simply disappear. You will find the solution on how to fix this problem in our dedicated guide on how to fix Windows Media Player disappearing in Windows 10. Some file types may not be played by WMP, but we also have a solution for that, especially for AVI files that are not played by Windows Media Player. If it does not work, we recommend you to follow the steps from the tutorial on how to add an AVI Codec in WMP. That’s it, a few methods that you can follow in order to fix your Windows Media Player and prevent it from crashing again during your usage. Please write us below for any additional questions you might have on this subject and we will help you further with this issue. RELATED GUIDES TO CHECK OUT:
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