Solved New Laptop: MP3's Not Playing

Wildcat

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Hi,

Just received my new laptop with Windows 8 OS.

I'm trying to open an MP3 I downloaded from a zip file.

Originally, I got an error message every time I opened it, saying that it isn't supported.

I've changed it so Windows Media Player is now the default for MP3's, however, I get the following error message:

Windows Media Player encountered a problem while playing the file.

Do I need to install another player that's compatible with MP3's? Is this a Windows 8 issue?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro C50-A
    CPU
    3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M with CUDA™ Technology and NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG/SPYBOY
This is not an issue with windows eight that I have notice until now. Not really sure why this is happening, albeit maybe a reinstall might help for go the problem. Hopefully you have not installed a great many programs at this point. You should just in case back up all your data prior to attempting any further possible re installs or recoveries. . .Good luck.

BTW Welcome to the eight fourms. . .:thumbsup:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8, (VM win7, XP, Vista)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion p1423w
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3330 Ivy Bridge
    Motherboard
    Foxconn - 2ADA Ivy Brige
    Memory
    16 GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5450
    Sound Card
    HD Realteck (Onboard)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Mitsubishi LED TV/Montior HD, Dell 23 HD, Hanspree 25" HD
    Screen Resolution
    Mit. 1980-1080, Dell 2048-115, Hanspree 1920-10802
    Hard Drives
    1 SanDisk 240Gig SSD, 2 Samsung 512Gig SSDs
    Case
    Tower
    Cooling
    Original (Fans)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Keyboard 2000
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Mouse 5000
    Internet Speed
    1.3 (350 to 1024 if lucky)
    Browser
    Firefox 19.1
    Antivirus
    MSE-Defender
try an mp3 file that you know works, try ripping one from a cd if you don't have one.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    Memory
    4Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Onboard
    Antivirus
    AVG
Tried that; still nothing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro C50-A
    CPU
    3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M with CUDA™ Technology and NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG/SPYBOY
Bingo! Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro C50-A
    CPU
    3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M with CUDA™ Technology and NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG/SPYBOY
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