Windows Media Player Protocol Error
Mr_Myke, Feb 2, 2007 #3 wtxcowboy Joined: May 25, 2004 Messages: 1,243 won't play on my wmp11 either, same error. For general information about using Windows Media Player and other Windows Media technologies, see the Windows Media Player FAQ page or the Windows Media Knowledge Center. Try unplugging the router and plug directly into your Cable or DSL modem. Open with Media Player Classic. http://umikey.com/windows-media/windows-media-player-media-guide-error-contacting-service.php
That's what I got, and I can't get it to play in Media Player Classic. Right click on stream link. 4. Thanks, Zoe pixelsurge, Jul 19, 2007 #13 borbs Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Messages: 1 Thanks a lot avidal that solution worked great for me! i have continued to get this error, so today I downgraded WMP back to version 9.
Join over 733,556 other people just like you! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? a10killerMay 26, 2012, 7:02 AM ok, donenow when windows media player successfully opens the mp3 file on the site, but not the "windows media" file on the siteand thanks for sticking
- I still get the error.
- It is possible to view this content with Windows Media Player 7.1.
- All you have to do is update adobe flash player.
- Issue: Receive the following error message: "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the specified protocol is not supported.
- A few months ago, I was prompted to upgrade WMP to 11, which I did.
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Style Default Style Contact Us Help Home Top RSS Terms and Rules Copyright © TechGuy, Inc. Hope we get this fixed, I miss my radio!! The system returned: (22) Invalid argument The remote host or network may be down. it does have it's limitations wtxcowboy, Feb 9, 2007 #10 avidal Joined: May 4, 2007 Messages: 1 Rename the folder located on c: "%USERPROFILE%\local settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Media\10.0 to any name
Thread Status: Not open for further replies. wtxcowboy, Feb 3, 2007 #4 pixelsurge Thread Starter Joined: Dec 5, 2005 Messages: 56 wtxcowboy, When you right-clicked on the stream link, did it save a file named play.php? Advertisement pixelsurge Thread Starter Joined: Dec 5, 2005 Messages: 56 I have a WMP audio stream that I listen to every day. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-pictures/windows-media-player-cannot-play-the-file-because/e52ee94d-227a-46fd-ae6e-2f8235f8386b Your cache administrator is webmaster.
If you typed a URL in the Open URL dialog box, try using a different transport protocol (for example, "http:" or "rtsp:").and when i do enter rtsp instead of http, it The Player will download the correct codecs automatically if you are logged on as an administrator. Ask ! Please start a New Thread if you're having a similar issue.View our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site.
Here's the full text of the error: Windows Media Player cannot play the file because the specified protocol is not supported. Please try the request again. What does renaming that folder do? wouldn't play just clicking the link in firefox.
I don't think all these steps are worth it: 1. weblink I have seen this problem posted in a number of places, and no one so far has posted any fix, other than rolling back from WMP11. Tom's Hardware Around the World Tom's Hardware Around the World Denmark Norway Finland Russia France Turkey Germany UK Italy USA Subscribe to Tom's Hardware Search the site Ok About Tom's Hardware Stay logged in Sign up now!
Mr_Myke, I downgraded to WMP 9 and it didn't change anything. In the Open URL dialog, try opening the file using a different transport protocol (for example, "http:" or "rtsp:"). Ask a new question Read More Media Player Windows 7 Related Resources solved Windows Media Player 12 not playing songs in order solved How to set Windows Media Player to output navigate here Tech Support Guy is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations.
I wish they would just fix their stream (it is a problem with their stream, right?). Usually, you can watch live streams using the sites own web player. Whew!
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I also verified that all the streaming protocols were checked under Options. have u tried realplayer? just got it 2 stream on media player classic. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp?displang=en If you have a firewall running on your computer you may need to set it up to allow internet traffic from our server "stream.buffalo.edu".
As soon as I did this, the stream I listen to stopped working. If you're new to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. borbs, Sep 16, 2007 #14 patchfreak Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Messages: 1 Thnks a lot avidal.had this problem for quite sometime.Thx a lot.it works patchfreak, Mar 18, 2008 #15 Sponsor his comment is here All rights reserved.Contact Us |Terms of Use |Trademarks |Privacy & Cookies Log in or Sign up Tech Support Guy Home Forums > Software & Hardware > Multimedia > Computer problem?
Windows Media Player not streaming, protocol error Discussion in 'Multimedia' started by pixelsurge, Jan 31, 2007. if u have all the right plugins 4 firefox, should work well enuff tho. Allow me to listen to the stream straight from the browser again? Naming this server as a trusted site will allow streaming video files through.
Is the problem in my system or the stream? Solution: The player being used is too old to play this file. SOLUTIONS Education Business Health Associations Government VIDEO PLATFORM Video Capture Video Streaming & Publishing Video Management RESOURCES Customer Stories World of Webcast Blog Webinars Whitepapers & Reports E-Books & Infographics Product Additional information is not currently available for this error.
Open page in Firefox. 2.
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