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I can not play audio files

Windows Media Player Error Message HelpYou've encountered error message C00D11B1 while using Windows Media Player. The following information might help you troubleshoot the issue.
Cannot play the fileWindows Media Player cannot play the file. You might encounter this error message for one of the following reasons:

  • Yoursound device, such as a sound card or sound controller, requires anupdated driver. To determine if an updated driver is available, see Windows Update at the Microsoft Web site, or see the sound device manufacturer's Web site.
  • Your sound device is not functioning properly. Try using Device Manager to check the status of your sound device.
    To check the status of your sound device
    1. Do one of the following:
      • If you are running Windows XP, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
      • If you are running Windows Vista, click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Manage.
    2. In the pane on the left, click Device Manager.
    3. In the pane on the right, expand Sound, video and game controllers, and then look for the name of your sound device.
    4. Do one of the following:
      • Ifyour sound device is listed but the icon includes a red "X," the devicehas been disabled. To enable the device, right-click the icon, and thenclick Enable.
      • If your sound device is not listed, in the pane on the right, expand Other devices. If Multimedia Audio Controller appears in the list, right-click the icon, and then click Update Driver or Update Driver Software. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and install the driver software.
        Ifyou are not able to find and install the correct driver software, seeyour computer manufacturer's or sound device manufacturer's Web sitefor further assistance.
  • Youdo not have a sound device installed on your computer. Install a sounddevice, and then try to play the file again. For details, see yourcomputer manufacturer's or sound device manufacturer's Web site.
  • Youare trying to play a file on the Internet and the server might betemporarily unavailable or there might be a network issue. Try againlater.
  • Youare trying to play an MP3 file that contains compressed ID3 headers.The ID3 header is a portion of the file that stores the song's albuminformation (for example, the song name, artist name, album name, andgenre). This information is sometimes called a "tag."
    Tofix the problem, make a copy of the file and then use a non-MicrosoftID3 tag editing program to remove or reset the file's ID3 headers.After you remove the ID3 headers, Windows Media Player should be ableto play the MP3 file.
    Attempting to remove ID3 headersmight damage the file and make it unplayable. Therefore, always make acopy of the file before you edit it.
    If this solution does not resolve the problem, the file might be corrupted.

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  • Anonymous Jan 13, 2009

    i have the exact same problem!!!!



    but i have already tried the solution that they have mentioned above

  • Anonymous Mar 06, 2009

    my audio drive software sound max integrated is not working

  • missbrooke May 19, 2009

    I am having the same problem. I am trying to play a video that was taken on a camera then sent to me via a zip file. I think she said it was in Real Player on her computer. My sound works, so I think it is the id3 headers...which of course I know nothing about. any idea how I can fix the headers? I have Vista. Thanks for your help!

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Okay so what have you tried? out of that list?

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In the windows media player go to > now playing - more options - devices - speakers then changed the audio device to use your soundcard.

Also, uninstall any other players, they usually interfere with each other.

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