Media File Error

Your player has failed to play the file

Windows Media Player has failed to play this file

Windows Media Player has failed to play the file. To correct the problem you should apply the following changes to your Registry by downloading and opening the .reg file. Advanced users may perform the appropriate modifications by hands via your favorite registry editor.

WinAmp Player plays the file as if it is damaged

WinAmp Player plays the file as if it is damaged, sounds like a scratched CD. To correct the problem, open WinAmp, choose Options, then Preferences.
  • Select General Preferences/PlayList and type "wma" (without quotes) in "Assume file extension of unknown files is to be (default is mp3)" text box
  • Select Plugins/Input, select Nullsoft MPEG Audio Decoder and click Configure button. Remove MP3 from Extension list (i.e. leave MP2;MP1;AAC;VLB)
  • Select Plugins/Input, select Nullsoft Windows Media Decoder and click Configure button, then click Add... button on Filetypes pane. Enter "mp3" (without quotes) in Type text box, then type MPEG encoded media in Description box and click OK button.

More convenient solution

Just download and run this file. The tool will make listed above steps for you.