Windos Media Player/Vista problems

theloft

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Brand name and model number?

Do you mean my PC ? If so it is a Dell Inspiron 530.

NiftyDigits

Let me know the Service Tag written at the back on the PC.

danthemoneysavingman

theloft wrote: »

I regularly run a Anti-Malware/virus scan, but when you Google this problem it seems to be endemic. As this is a Money Saving site how much does it cost to bin Vista and install Windows 7 then ?

There is a trade-off, as always, between cost and satisfaction. I found a huge drop in frustration when i moved to W7 from Vista so would hope you found the same. Whether it is worth it is up to you. I'd do what closed suggests and post a hijackthis log, he'll let you know of problems.
As the issue appears endemic (you say), then an alternative player is the cheapest and simplest solution. Just type "get vlc" into google and off you go.

hope this helps!

theloft

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Let me know the Service Tag written at the back on the PC.

Have sent you a PM in reply. Ooops! Could not send you a PM as your box is full ! Service Tag is C41FD3J.

closed

Without any details, you're unlikely to get very far, "stopped working" can mean many things.

Laz123

My Vista lappy is fine with WMP11, never had any problems. I do also use VLC, but I've found Media Player Classic is every bit as good; it comes bundled with Klite Codec pack which may fix some of your problems as you may be missing some codecs.

If it's a Vista problem I'd suggest doing a sfc or a Vista repair (not a restore to factory settings which is a last resort.

theloft

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Let me know the Service Tag written at the back on the PC.

Your PM Inbox is full. Tried to send you another msg. this morning.

NiftyDigits

theloft wrote: »

Your PM Inbox is full. Tried to send you another msg. this morning.

Space for one.