Deleting Windows Media Player Help...

TRR · 05-21-2006, 08:53 AM

I get nothing but an error message when trying to using WMP. So I uninstalled it, and pretty much deleted everything that goes with it. However, there is still a WMP folder in my program files. It won't let me delete it because it says it is being used by another person or program. How can I delete this folder, and start all over again. If I try to install another WMP, it says I already have the newest version...But the newest version I have doesn't work.

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Mr. Laz · 05-21-2006, 10:23 AM

write down it's location

ie c:windows/mediaplayer/wmp.exe

restart in Dos (use startup disk/floppy)

command prompt to file

cd = (change directory dos command)
dir = list file folders in current location
del = dos command to del file

example for getting to (c:windows/mediaplayer/wmp.exe)

c: (<-- need colon, but not cd command when you change partitions)
cd windows
cd mediaplayer
wmp.exe del

listopencil · 05-21-2006, 07:40 PM

You should be able to open up the task manager with CTRL-ALT-DEL. If it is running it should be listed under the "Applications" tab. You can select it and end the app. If it isn't listed under App's then you have to find it under "Processes" and shut it down. Once it is shut down you can delete it. Did you try using the Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs) before deleting stuff?

**the Talking Can** · 05-21-2006, 09:45 PM

how integrated is the media player with XP...would it screw other things up to get rid of it?

SaltyDog · 05-21-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

I get nothing but an error message when trying to using WMP. So I uninstalled it, and pretty much deleted everything that goes with it. However, there is still a WMP folder in my program files. It won't let me delete it because it says it is being used by another person or program. How can I delete this folder, and start all over again. If I try to install another WMP, it says I already have the newest version...But the newest version I have doesn't work.

HELP!!!!!! Rep to whoever solves this one.

This is a tough one to delete, even Microsoft says it can't be deleted.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tallation.mspx

However these people say you can do it.

http://www.auditmypc.com/uninstall-m...ayer10beta.asp

http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?26500000036729

Suggest you reinstall it afterwards.

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 07:28 AM

My question is this:

Do you ultimately want to get rid of it, as in, you no longer want to use it but rather use something else?

Or do you just want it to work?

If your answer is the latter, download WMP version NINE here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...s/default.aspx

By installing version 9, you'll clear up your issue with the newest version not installing because you "already have the latest version".

TRR · 05-22-2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

My question is this:

Do you ultimately want to get rid of it, as in, you no longer want to use it but rather use something else?

Or do you just want it to work?

If your answer is the latter, download WMP version NINE here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...s/default.aspx

By installing version 9, you'll clear up your issue with the newest version not installing because you "already have the latest version".

I believe I tried to install V9 before, and it told me I had a newer version already installed. I installed V11 yesterday, and thought it fixed the problem, but it won't open. I click on it...And it does nothing.

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

I believe I tried to install V9 before, and it told me I had a newer version already installed. I installed V11 yesterday, and thought it fixed the problem, but it won't open. I click on it...And it does nothing.

v11 installed correctly but it just won't open? Does it open if you try to open an associated file?

TRR · 05-22-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

v11 installed correctly but it just won't open? Does it open if you try to open an associated file?

associated file being? Hell I don't know....I click on it, and it does nothing. Give me a couple of things to try if you would.

Mr. Laz · 05-22-2006, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

associated file being? Hell I don't know....I click on it, and it does nothing. Give me a couple of things to try if you would.

clicking on the video file itself does nothing or actually trying to open the media player does nothing?

start > programs > accessories > window media player

file assocition

tools > file type(tab)

go through and check the various video file times (ie .wmv,mpeg,avi etc)

more information about what happens exactly would help

also after clicking with nothing happening > cntrl+alt+del ... then check to see if window media player is running in the background but just not popping up.

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 06:46 PM

What Laz said.

What happens when you go to Start | Programs | Windows Media Player? I'm assuming it doesn't open.

Now conversely, what happens when you save an MP3 or WMV file to your desktop and double-click on it?

TRR · 05-23-2006, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

What Laz said.

What happens when you go to Start | Programs | Windows Media Player? I'm assuming it doesn't open.

Now conversely, what happens when you save an MP3 or WMV file to your desktop and double-click on it?

When I go to start, programs, WMP, it doesn't open. I saved a file to the desktop, and tried to open it. It doesn't open either. I tried going to start, programs, accessories, WMP...But it isn't listed in the accessories file. WMP isn't even listed in the add/remove section either.

Lost...

htismaqe · 05-23-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRR

When I go to start, programs, WMP, it doesn't open. I saved a file to the desktop, and tried to open it. It doesn't open either. I tried going to start, programs, accessories, WMP...But it isn't listed in the accessories file. WMP isn't even listed in the add/remove section either.

Lost...

Your registry thinks that it's not installed.

This is a touchy process, but likely the only way you're going to fix it short of reinstalling from scratch.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XP...install.htm#RI

Mr. Laz · 05-23-2006, 11:13 AM

Make a backup copy of the registry before attempting to uninstall media player

Make a copy by selecting: Registry / Export Registry, save it on your Desktop.

Click the START button and select Run.

Type in: regedit in the command box.

When the regedit window appears, expand the HKEY LOCAL MACHINE by clicking on the plus sign to its right.

Now Click on the plus next to SOFTWARE, then MICROSOFT, then WINDOWS, then CURRENT VERSION and finally UNINSTALL

When you expand the Uninstall folder, you'll see all the programs currently installed, such as the uninstall Media Player 10 or Media Player, etc.

Click on the folder you want to uninstall, in the box on the right you will see two strings:

DisplayName and UninstallString.

Double click UninstallString and a box will appear with the uninstall string highlighted.

Right click on the highlighted entry and select COPY.

Close the Regedit window.

Select the START button and click RUN.

Right click inside the command box and paste the uninstall string and click OK to uninstall Media Player

htismaqe · 05-23-2006, 11:15 AM

Whoa. I found this right after I posted that. Try this first, since it's alot less harsh...

Currently it appears that wmploc.dll in C:\Windows\System32 is the file causing hell for some users while trying to WMP 10. The solution might be rather simple, navigate to C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 and copy wmploc.dll to C:\Windows\System32. Now, run the WMP 10 installer again and see what you get.

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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9860185	Deleting Windows Media Player Help... I get nothing but an error message when trying to using WMP. So I uninstalled it, and pretty much deleted everything that goes with it. However, there is still a WMP folder in my program files. It won't let me delete it because it says it is being used by another person or program. How can I delete this folder, and start all over again. If I try to install another WMP, it says I already have the newest version...But the newest version I have doesn't work. HELP!!!!!! Rep to whoever solves this one.
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05-21-2006, 10:23 AM	#2
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	write down it's location ie c:windows/mediaplayer/wmp.exe restart in Dos (use startup disk/floppy) command prompt to file cd = (change directory dos command) dir = list file folders in current location del = dos command to del file example for getting to (c:windows/mediaplayer/wmp.exe) c: (<-- need colon, but not cd command when you change partitions) cd windows cd mediaplayer wmp.exe del __________________ Last edited by Mr. Laz; 05-21-2006 at 10:29 AM..
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05-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#3
listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $845880	You should be able to open up the task manager with CTRL-ALT-DEL. If it is running it should be listed under the "Applications" tab. You can select it and end the app. If it isn't listed under App's then you have to find it under "Processes" and shut it down. Once it is shut down you can delete it. Did you try using the Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs) before deleting stuff? __________________ *While you live, shine. Have no grief at all. Life exists only for a short while and time demands its toll.*
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05-22-2006, 07:28 AM	#6
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10189900	My question is this: Do you ultimately want to get rid of it, as in, you no longer want to use it but rather use something else? Or do you just want it to work? If your answer is the latter, download WMP version NINE here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...s/default.aspx By installing version 9, you'll clear up your issue with the newest version not installing because you "already have the latest version".
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05-22-2006, 06:46 PM	#11
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10189900	What Laz said. What happens when you go to Start \| Programs \| Windows Media Player? I'm assuming it doesn't open. Now conversely, what happens when you save an MP3 or WMV file to your desktop and double-click on it?
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05-23-2006, 11:13 AM	#14
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Make a backup copy of the registry before attempting to uninstall media player Make a copy by selecting: Registry / Export Registry, save it on your Desktop. Click the START button and select Run. Type in: regedit in the command box. When the regedit window appears, expand the HKEY LOCAL MACHINE by clicking on the plus sign to its right. Now Click on the plus next to SOFTWARE, then MICROSOFT, then WINDOWS, then CURRENT VERSION and finally UNINSTALL When you expand the Uninstall folder, you'll see all the programs currently installed, such as the uninstall Media Player 10 or Media Player, etc. Click on the folder you want to uninstall, in the box on the right you will see two strings: DisplayName and UninstallString. Double click UninstallString and a box will appear with the uninstall string highlighted. Right click on the highlighted entry and select COPY. Close the Regedit window. Select the START button and click RUN. Right click inside the command box and paste the uninstall string and click OK to uninstall Media Player __________________
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05-23-2006, 11:15 AM	#15
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10189900	Whoa. I found this right after I posted that. Try this first, since it's alot less harsh... Currently it appears that wmploc.dll in C:\Windows\System32 is the file causing hell for some users while trying to WMP 10. The solution might be rather simple, navigate to C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 and copy wmploc.dll to C:\Windows\System32. Now, run the WMP 10 installer again and see what you get.
Posts: 100,073