Fix for Windows Media Player 11's Runtime problem?

1031982 · 14th Sep 2007, 11:21 AM

Ok, I have tried consistently contacting MS about this, but they seem to think my PC in unable to play these files. (Total BS)
I have WMP10 installed now, and I can play 720P HD WMV videos just fine. I can even burn DVD's and watch the WMV's at the same time without problems either way. The second I have the WMP 11 runtime installed, it lags my system to nothing. I have to wait about 10 minutes to actually get it closed. It does not matter if WMP 11 is installed, or just the runtime. All updates have done NOTHING.

Adrian Wong · 14th Sep 2007, 03:50 PM

Hmm.. Could it be a codec-related problem? Maybe you should try reinstalling the codec pack to re-register them for WMP11.

1031982 · 14th Sep 2007, 04:33 PM

Nope. Just tried it and am now removing it again.
Keep in mind, if I install the Zune software (which requires ONLY the WMV11 runtime) I have the same problem. If I remove Zune, and leave the runtime in, same thing. If I remove the runtime, and use WMP 10's runtime, I am fine and operate properly.

Adrian Wong · 15th Sep 2007, 09:11 AM

Hmm.. Really looks like a WMP11 problem. If WMP10 runs just fine, I would say downgrade to it and wait until MS releases SP3.

1031982 · 15th Sep 2007, 05:37 PM

I was hoping that I could get it to work, seeing how most likely MS will force me to use it sometime...

Adrian Wong · 17th Sep 2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1031982

I was hoping that I could get it to work, seeing how most likely MS will force me to use it sometime...

Yeah, I know what you mean. I suppose it could be a bug with WMP11 and WinXP. The solution might come in the form of Service Pack 3.

The public beta's coming out soon, and the final SP3 will be out during the first half of next year.

1031982 · 17th Sep 2007, 03:43 PM

The biggest problem I have is that I know for a fact it's the Runtime part of WMP 11. I know because the Zune software needs it, and I can install that and leave WMP 10 alone. If that's on, then playback goes bad. Actually, it's gotten slightly better then the original release, but in no way is anything playable.
Testing this way allows me to keep a working copy of WMP 10 at all times. I loose some visualizations options otherwise, and I use them.
In addition, I try to inform MS about the issue, but they say either my PC is not capable of playing 720P WMV HD videos, or that I need to call for advanced tech support. So, either I need a new PC, or I need to pay about 150 or more for a tech call. I can't afford either one, and shouldn't have to get advanced tech support with something like this because WMP 9 and 10 play them without problems. WMP 9 uses more CPU cycles, but it's smooth none the less. I guess I am going to have to use Linux to do a full and proper backup of my system when SP3 comes out at this rate. I can't afford much right now, and because I do very little gaming on my PC anymore, I don't need a new PC anyway.

Adrian Wong · 17th Sep 2007, 04:37 PM

Hmm.. Just wondering, have you tried using the latest version of the ForceWare driver?

14th Sep 2007, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Fix for Windows Media Player 11's Runtime problem? Ok, I have tried consistently contacting MS about this, but they seem to think my PC in unable to play these files. (Total BS) I have WMP10 installed now, and I can play 720P HD WMV videos just fine. I can even burn DVD's and watch the WMV's at the same time without problems either way. The second I have the WMP 11 runtime installed, it lags my system to nothing. I have to wait about 10 minutes to actually get it closed. It does not matter if WMP 11 is installed, or just the runtime. All updates have done NOTHING. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

14th Sep 2007, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Hmm.. Could it be a codec-related problem? Maybe you should try reinstalling the codec pack to re-register them for WMP11. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

14th Sep 2007, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Nope. Just tried it and am now removing it again. Keep in mind, if I install the Zune software (which requires ONLY the WMV11 runtime) I have the same problem. If I remove Zune, and leave the runtime in, same thing. If I remove the runtime, and use WMP 10's runtime, I am fine and operate properly. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

15th Sep 2007, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Hmm.. Really looks like a WMP11 problem. If WMP10 runs just fine, I would say downgrade to it and wait until MS releases SP3. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

15th Sep 2007, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	I was hoping that I could get it to work, seeing how most likely MS will force me to use it sometime... __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

17th Sep 2007, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	The biggest problem I have is that I know for a fact it's the Runtime part of WMP 11. I know because the Zune software needs it, and I can install that and leave WMP 10 alone. If that's on, then playback goes bad. Actually, it's gotten slightly better then the original release, but in no way is anything playable. Testing this way allows me to keep a working copy of WMP 10 at all times. I loose some visualizations options otherwise, and I use them. In addition, I try to inform MS about the issue, but they say either my PC is not capable of playing 720P WMV HD videos, or that I need to call for advanced tech support. So, either I need a new PC, or I need to pay about 150 or more for a tech call. I can't afford either one, and shouldn't have to get advanced tech support with something like this because WMP 9 and 10 play them without problems. WMP 9 uses more CPU cycles, but it's smooth none the less. I guess I am going to have to use Linux to do a full and proper backup of my system when SP3 comes out at this rate. I can't afford much right now, and because I do very little gaming on my PC anymore, I don't need a new PC anyway. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

17th Sep 2007, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Hmm.. Just wondering, have you tried using the latest version of the ForceWare driver? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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