help im a nerd..i tried to open a file on my windows media player and i got this can anyone help?

Question

Windows Media Player Error Message Help

You've encountered error message C00D1199 while using Windows Media Player. The following information might help you troubleshoot the issue.
Cannot play the file

Windows Media Player cannot play the file. You might encounter this error message for one of the following reasons:

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The file type is not supported by the Player. For a list of file types (formats) that are supported by Windows Media Player, see the table on supported file types in this topic.
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The file type is supported by the Player, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the Player.
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Your sound card or sound controller is not configured properly. Try changing the audio output device associated with the Player.
To change the audio output device
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Click the arrow below the Now Playing tab, and then click More Options.
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Click the Devices tab, and then double-click Speakers.
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In the Audio device to use box, select a different sound card or sound controller.
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The file type is supported, but you are trying to play it in a way that is not supported by the Player. For example, you might have tried to drag a DVD file with a .vob extension from a DVD to the Windows Media Player icon. Or you might have tried to open a .vob file by clicking Open on the File menu.
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You are trying to play one part of a multipart file. Use a newsreader or other program to combine the files, and then try again

Answer 1

It would help to give the exact file name you were trying to open.

The error message is for an unsupported or corrupted file. OR for the sound card not being properly set up.

Since you indicate that its just the one file giving an error... its either a bad file or there's a reason for it not being supported.

Answer 2

Maybe Windows Media Player doesn't support the file format, try playing the file using VLC Media Player: http://videolan.org/vlc

Answer 3

if u can play sound. but one specific file does not play. the file may have been moved.

if u cannot not play any sound in any application. check you audio setting. or reinstall the soundcard driver

or you may be selecting a file that you have not selected WM Player to play. check the extenstion of the file( right click on it. and goto properties) then check options ---> file types inside of WM Player

Answer 4

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