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Аннотация
- Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении звука и изображения
- Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении звуковых компакт-дисков
- Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении DVD-дисков
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Аннотация

В данной статье рассматривается устранение неполадок, возникающих при воспроизведении с помощью проигрывателя Microsoft Windows Media 9.

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Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении звука и изображения

В большинстве случаев неполадки, возникающие при воспроизведении с помощью проигрывателя Windows Media 9, вызваны следующими причинами.

Повреждение воспроизводимого файла. Повреждение воспроизводимого файла может вызывать непредсказуемые сбои (например отсутствие звука или изображения, самопроизвольное завершение воспроизведения или пропуск фрагментов при воспроизведении).
Повреждение кодеков. Кодеки представляют собой программы, выполняющие сжатие и извлечение звуковых и видеоданных. Повреждение кодеков может вызывать такие проблемы, как отсутствие звука или изображения, замедленное или ускоренное воспроизведение, а также появление дефектов изображения (например линий на изображении).

Так как обе указанных выше причины приводят к появлению схожих неполадок, следует определить, что именно вызвало сбой.

Поскольку файлы одного формата могут использовать разные кодеки, воспроизведите несколько файлов одного формата, часть из которых использует тот же кодек, что и файл, при воспроизведении которого произошел сбой, а часть — кодек другого типа. Воспроизведите файл другого формата.

Например, файлы в формате WMV могут использовать кодеки MPEG Layer-3 (MP3) для звука и MPEG4 для изображения. Если при воспроизведении какого-либо файла в формате WMV возникают проблемы со звуком, а остальные файлы, использующие кодек MP3, воспроизводятся нормально, то причиной сбоев может быть повреждение исходного файла. Если остальные файлы, использующие кодек MP3, также воспроизводятся с ошибками, то причиной сбоя может быть повреждение кодека.

Воспроизведите файл с помощью программы Mplayer2.exe, расположенной в папке C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player. Поскольку данный проигрыватель использует те же компоненты, что и проигрыватель Windows Media 9 (например DirectShow), и поскольку проигрыватель MPlayer2 является менее сложным приложением, чем проигрыватель Windows Media 9, то воспроизведение файла с помощью MPlayer2 позволяет проверить работоспособность основных функций. Проигрыватель MPlayer2 позволяет воспроизводить те же форматы, что и проигрыватель Windows Media 9, за исключением форматов audio CD и DVD.

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Резюме

При устранении неполадок с воспроизведением звука и изображения необходимо помнить следующее.

Попробуйте воспроизвести различные файлы, имеющие различные форматы.
Для воспроизведения некоторых файлов необходимы кодеки сторонних разработчиков.
Некоторые кодеки сторонних разработчиков могут нарушать работоспособность установленных ранее кодеков.
На компьютере должны быть установлены последние версии драйверов звуковой карты и видеокарты.

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Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении звуковых компакт-дисков

По умолчанию воспроизведение звуковых компакт-дисков выполняется в цифровой форме, что может вызывать сбои на устаревших компьютерах. Это может приводить к ухудшению качества воспроизведения, паузам и повторениям при воспроизведении, а также к зависанию компьютера. Как правило, указанные проблемы вызываются конфликтами ресурсов, возникающими из-за того, что при воспроизведении одновременно осуществляется доступ к нескольким устройствам.

Прежде чем приступить к устранению неполадок, появляющихся при воспроизведении звуковых компакт-дисков, проверьте, не возникают ли ошибки при воспроизведении локальных звуковых файлов (например файлов в формате WAV или MID, находящихся в папке C:\WINDOWS\Media). Если при воспроизведении локальных файлов с помощью проигрывателя Windows Media также возникают сбои, то необходимо предварительно устранить данные сбои.

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При устранении неполадок с воспроизведением звуковых компакт-дисков необходимо помнить следующее.

Прежде чем приступить к устранению неполадок, возникающих при воспроизведении звуковых компакт-дисков, необходимо проверить, правильно ли воспроизводятся локальные звуковые файлы.
В проигрывателе Windows Media включите коррекцию ошибок для используемого дисковода компакт-дисков.
Сбои при воспроизведении звуковых компакт-дисков могут быть вызваны конфликтами ресурсов. Для выявления конфликтов ресурсов воспользуйтесь диспетчером устройств.
Если при воспроизведении не требуются зрительные образы и дополнительные возможности, предоставляемые проигрывателем Windows Media, используйте аналоговое воспроизведение.

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Устранение неполадок при воспроизведении DVD-дисков

По умолчанию проигрыватель Windows Media 9 не поддерживает воспроизведение DVD-дисков. Чтобы воспроизводить DVD-диски с помощью проигрывателя Windows Media 9, необходимо установить декодер, выпущенный сторонним разработчиком. Если используемый декодер DVD не сможет воспроизводить DVD-диски, то проигрыватель Windows Media также не сможет воспроизводить эти диски. Для устранения большинства проблем, возникающих при воспроизведении DVD-дисков, достаточно обновить драйверы видеокарты или звуковой карты или удалить, а затем повторно установить программное обеспечение сторонних разработчиков, предназначенное для работы с DVD-дисками.

Чтобы проверить, установлен ли на компьютере декодер DVD стороннего разработчика, выполните следующие действия. Нажмите кнопку Пуск, выберите пункт Выполнить, в поле Открыть введите dvdupgrd /detect и нажмите кнопку ОК. Появится окно, отображающее список обнаруженных декодеров DVD.

Примечание. Причиной проблем, возникающих при воспроизведении DVD-дисков, может быть использование на компьютере нескольких декодеров DVD (также называемых декодерами MPEG-2). Для устранения проблемы оставьте на компьютере только один декодер DVD, а остальные удалите с помощью средства Установка и удаление программ панели управления.

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Резюме

При устранении неполадок с воспроизведением DVD-дисков необходимо помнить следующее.

Для воспроизведения DVD-дисков необходимо наличие на компьютере декодера DVD стороннего разработчика.
Если приложение, поставляемое вместе с декодером DVD стороннего разработчика, не сможет воспроизводить DVD-диски, то проигрыватель Windows Media также не сможет воспроизводить эти диски.
Чтобы проверить, установлен ли на компьютере декодер DVD стороннего разработчика, выполните следующие действия. Нажмите кнопку Пуск, выберите пункт Выполнить, в поле Открыть введите dvdupgrd /detect и нажмите кнопку ОК.

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Дополнительные сведения о кодеках, поддерживаемых проигрывателем Windows Media для Windows XP см. в следующей статье базы знаний Майкрософт:

291948 Кодеки, поддерживаемые проигрывателем Windows Media для Windows XP

Дополнительные сведения о проигрыватели Windows Media см. в справке к проигрывателю Windows Media.

Для получения дополнительной поддержки обратитесь на веб узел центра поддержки проигрывателя Windows Media по следующему адресу: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ru/В данной статье упомянуты программные продукты сторонних производителей. Корпорация Майкрософт не дает никаких явных или подразумеваемых гарантий относительно корректной работы или надежности таких продуктов.

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“Help with windows media player not playing audio”

“I have some mkv files that I converted them to mp4. When played with Windows Media Player, I just get video and there is no audio. I have tried playing mp3 but get the same result: no audio from WMP. Any suggestions to get this fixed?”

Most Windows users prefer playing audio and video files on Windows Media Player. However, some of them have reported encountering certain issues, and the player not playing audio issue is one of the common complaints. It is quite frustrating when the media file plays, but you are not getting any sound. The good news is that the problem can be fixed, and you do not need to switch to a third-party media player instantly. We have illustrated all the possible solutions to fix the Windows Media Player no sound issue in simple steps.

Part 1. Why Is There No Sound on My Windows Media Player?

Before jumping to the solutions to fix the issue, you should know the possible reasons why Windows Media Player won’t play sound. Here are the common causes:

Volume level could be too low or mute.
Audio output device is not correctly set.
Audio drivers are outdated.
Windows Media Player is outdated or corrupted.
The required codec may not be installed.
Audio services are malfunctioning.
Media files could be damaged or corrupted.

Part 2. How to Fix Windows Media Player No Sound

Since there are multiple possible causes for the audio isusue, you need to fix the causes one by one until the audio comes back. We will now illustrate all the possible solutions in simple steps to fix no sound on Windows Media Player.

Fix 1. Check Sound Settings

The first thing you should check is the volume level on Windows Media Player. You won’t get any audio if the volume level is too low or mute. Similarly, you should check the volume level of your system from the taskbar. If the volume level is perfect, check the volume settings.

Right-click on the Volume icon on the taskbar. Choose the Open Sound Settings option.
Go to the Choose your output device section in the Sound Settings window. Select the correct device that you are using to listen to the audio playing on your computer.

Fix 2. Update Audio Driver

Outdated audio drivers on your computer could be the cause of Windows Media Player sound not working. If you have not updated your drivers for a long time, here are the steps to follow to get them up to date.

Right-click on the Start menu icon and select the Device Manager option from the menu.
Click the Audio Inputs and Outputs option to expand it.
Right-click on the audio driver and select the Update Driver option from the menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions until the driver is updated to the latest available version.
Restart your computer and play the media file on Windows Media Player and see if the audio plays this time.

Fix 3. Reinstall Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player can get corrupted due to internal issues. That is when you may experience no audio in Windows Media Player. To fix this, you need to uninstall Windows Media Player and reinstall it to fix it and get audio back while playing media files. Here’s how:

Click on the Start button and type “turn windows”. Click on the Turn Windows features on or off option.
Scroll down to the Media Features option in the Windows Features window. Expand it and turn off Windows Media Player.
Click on the OK button and then Yes to confirm.
Restart your computer. Go back to the Windows Features window and re-check the box next to Windows Media Player.
Click on the OK button and restart your computer to complete the update process.

After restarting, try opening Windows Media Player and check if the audio is restored.

Fix 4. Install K-Lite Code Pack to Fix Codec Issue

Codecs are important in playing any media files as they compress audio data at the source and decompress them at the destination. If your system does not have the codec to decode the media file you are playing, you will face Windows Media Player not playing sound issue. To fix codec issue related to WMP, follow these steps to install the Ki-Lite Codec Pack.

Open the web browser and visit the official website of K-Lite Codec Pack..
Download the latest K-Lite Codec Pack on your computer.
Run the installation file and click the Next button to proceed.
Select Windows Media Player as the preferred video player and proceed to install the pack.
After installing, restart your computer and see if the problem is solved.

Fix 5. Restart Windows Audio Service

Windows Audio Service is responsible for controlling the audio of your system. Sometimes, it can get glitchy and stop the system from producing sound. If the temporary glitch in the audio service is responsible for no sound on Windows Media Player, it should get sorted if you restart the audio service.

Press the Windows + R keys together. This will open the Run dialog box.
Type “services.msc” and hit the Enter key.

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Scroll down in the Services window until you find Windows Audio service.
Double-click on the Windows Audio service to open its Properties.
Navigate to the Service Status section and click on the Restart option. Click on the OK button.

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Once the service has restarted, play some sound or open a media file to check if check if your audio issues are resolved.

Fix 6. Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter

Since audio issues are coming for Windows users, Microsoft has an inbuilt audio troubleshooter which can find audio issues in the system and fix them. Here are the steps to run the troubleshooter and fix Windows 11 Media Player no sound issue manually.

Click on the Start button in the taskbar, and then select the gear icon for Settings.
Navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Look for the «Playing Audio» tab and then click “Run” to start the troubleshooter.
Click the Next button in the Playing Audio window. You need to choose the audio device in your system.

Wait for the troubleshooter to detect the audio issue and fix it automatically.

Part 3. The Ultimate Way to Fix Windows Media Player No Sound

When you have tried all the methods mentioned above to fix the MP4 no sound in Windows Media Player issue but the problem persists, you should play the file in another media player. If you still do not get any sound, you can conclude that the video file is damaged or corrupted. Similarly, if you play your video file but you get the message that the media player is encountering a problem, your video file is likely corrupted. You will need a professional video file repair tool, and we recommend 4DDiG File Repair. Here are the top features of 4DDiG File Repair that make it stand out.

Fixes corrupted and damaged video files to get the sound back.
Supports a wide range of video files from MP4, AVI, MOV to MKV, SWF, MPEG.
Supports a variety of drives to import video files.
Super-fast repair speed and very high success rate.
Preview the repaired video files before exporting them.
Available for Windows and macOS users.

Here are the steps to fix the no sound in Windows Media Player due to video corruption.

Download and install 4DDiG File Repair. Launch the application and go to the Video Repair option on the left side. Navigate to the Fix Video Errors section and click on the Start icon.
Click the Add Videos button and select the corrupted video file from your storage drive.
Click the Start Repair button. Wait for the repair process to get over.
Review the repaired videos and select them accordingly. Click the Export Selected button to save them on your storage drive.

Part 4. FAQs Related to Windows Media Player No Sound

Q1. Why MP4 audio plays in VLC but not Windows Media Player?

If Windows Media Player does not have the necessary codec to decode the MP4 file, it cannot play the audio part of the MP4 file. VLC Media Player comes with a wide range of codec pre-installed and hence, it can play different versions of MP4 file without any issue.

Q2. Why does Windows Media Player play video but no audio?

If Windows Media Player plays video but not audio, it could be a system issue. The audio drivers could be outdated or audio services could be corrupted. It could also be a codec issue which can be resolved by installed the latest K-Lite Codec Pack. If the video file is corrupted, video will play without audio. We recommend 4DDiG File Repair to fix corrupted video files.

Q3. What audio files does Windows Media Player support?

Windows Media Player supports MP3, WM, WMA, WMV, ASF, WAV, M4A, ACC, ADT, ADTS, and CDA audio file formats.

Conclusion:

Windows Media Player no sound issue is extremely common. The most common reason behind it is a system audio problem or codec problem. You can update the audio driver and restart the audio service to fix the problem. Similarly, you can install the K-Lite Codec Pack to fix the codec problem. You can face the no sound issue on Windows Media Player if the video file is corrupted. We recommend 4DDiG File Repair to fix corrupted video files and get the sound back again.

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Windows media player is a versatile multimedia player that supports a various audio & video file format. However, at times while playing videos in a media player, you may eventually face an issue where your Windows media player only plays video and no audio. It may happen due to various reasons. However, the Windows media player no sound issue can be easily fixed by applying the fixes mentioned in this post.

In this troubleshooting guide, we have shared 5 best solutions to fix no audio in Windows media player. So, if you are currently facing this issue, continue reading this post till the end.

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Common Causes of Windows Media Player No Sound Issue
How To Fix Windows Media Player No Sound Issue?
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FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]

Common Causes of Windows Media Player No Sound Issue

These are some of the common factors that can cause the “no audio in Windows media player” issue. Let’s have a look at them:

Volume has been muted in the Windows media player.
Due to outdated audio drivers or audio codec issues
The video file might be corrupted.
Incorrect audio output settings.
The video file is not supported by the media player.
Hardware issues with speakers or headphones.

Once you identify the root causes behind Windows media player no sound issue, you can easily solve this problem by applying the below-mentioned fixes.

If you are experiencing the Windows media player no audio issue, keep trying out the methods mentioned below:

#1: Check If You Have Muted Sound
#2: Update The Audio Driver
#3: Check the Audio Settings On your System
#4: Codec & Plugin Issues
#5: Run Windows Troubleshooter
#6: Reinstall The Windows Media Player (WMP)
#7: Check The Compatibility Issue

#1: Check If You Have Muted Sound

At times, it happens that you muted the sound of your video unknowingly or mistakenly that often resulted to Windows Media Player no sound Windows 11 issue.

Follow the below steps to ensure that the audio is not muted.

For Windows Media Player:

Open the Windows Media Player.
Then, look for the Speaker icon on the bottom right corner of the player interface.

From here, you can check if the sound is muted or not.
Click on the speaker icon to unmute the audio.

For Windows System:

On the Windows taskbar, click on the Speaker.
If there is a cross (X) sign near the speaker icon, that means the sound is zero.

To unmute the sound, click on the speaker icon and adjust the volume slider.

For Volume Mixer:

Right-click on the speaker icon from the taskbar.
Then, choose the Open Volume mixer option from a pop-up menu.

Make sure that the volume level of the Windows media player is not set to zero or not muted. If muted, then you can adjust the audio setting manually.

#2: Update The Audio Driver

Windows Media Player no audio MP4 often occurs due to the outdated audio drivers. Therefore, you’ll need to make sure that your audio drivers are updated.

If not, then follow the below steps to update the audio drivers:

Right-click on the Start menu and choose Device Manager from a quick menu.

After this, scroll down to locate the Sound, Video & Game Controllers.

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At this time, double-click on the audio driver & choose the Driver tab from a pop-up menu.
Now, complete the process by tapping on the Update Driver.

Also Read – [Fixed] Windows Media Player Server Execution Failed Windows 11/10

#3: Check The Audio Settings On Your System

It may happen that your system’s settings haven’t been configured correctly to play the video with sound. This is why, you are facing no sound Windows media player issue. To identify this, you need to follow the below steps:

Step 1: Go to the taskbar and right-click on a Sound icon.

Step 2: Select the Sounds from the displayed options.

Step 3: When a Sound properties window pops up then go to the Playback tab.

Step 4: At this time, check if there’s a green check icon on the Speakers. If so, it simply means that your sound system is working.

Step 5: Next, if Speakers entry doesn’t have a green check icon then you need to choose it & click on the Set Default option.

Step 6: Make a click on Properties then go to the Advanced tab.

Step 7: Choose the different trial rate & bit depth.

Step 8: Now, click on the Test button, and check if you can play your MP4 video with sound in the Windows Media Player.

Step 9: Lastly, click on the OK button to save the modification you have made.

#4: Codec & Plugin Issues

MP4 video files rely on different codes to work correctly. And, codecs allows the videos to communicate with the media player easily. Thus, to repair Windows Media Player no sound issue, it is suggested to download & install supported codec pack on your PC. To do this, follow these steps in (WMP) Windows Media Player:

Step 1: Open the Windows Media Player then go to the Tools menu > Options.

Step 2: Next, click on the Player tab. Then, select Download codecs automatically check box & click OK.

Step 3: Now, try to play your MP4 file again.

#5: Run Windows Troubleshooter

Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can automatically detect and fix audio playback issues.

Follow the below steps to know how to do so:

On Windows system, open Settings by pressing Win + I keys.
Click on “Update & Security” then > “Troubleshoot” option.
Select the option “Playing Audio” and click on “Run the troubleshooter“.

That’s it! Now, follow the prompts to complete the troubleshooting process.

#6: Reinstall The Windows Media Player (WMP)

Even after trying the above ways if you’re still not able to troubleshoot Windows Media Player no sound MP4 issue, then you can try to reinstall the WMP. Many times, reinstalling the media player can solve the errors and bugs instantly.

To do so, just follow the below instructions:

Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
Next, choose the Turn Windows features on or off option from the left pane.

Then, scroll down & expand the Media Features
After that, expand the Windows Media Player check box & tap on OK.

Reboot your device. The WMP would be uninstalled.
Now, repeat step 1.
Click on Turn Windows features on or off >> Media Features >> Windows Media Player check box then make a tap on OK.
At last, restart the device. The Windows Media Player (WMP) would now be reinstalled.

#7: Check The Compatibility Issue

It is possible that the video file you’re trying to play is not supported by the Windows media player. This is why, you are facing “no audio in Windows media player but works in VLC” issue.

If this is the case, then you can try the Windows media player alternatives such as – VLC Media Player, PotPlayer, or KMPlayer to play your video file.

Also, you may try converting the video file format to any compatible format which is supported by WMP.

Also Read –Fixed- MP4 File Not Playing in Windows Media Player

How To Fix Corrupt Video Files Using Video Repair Tool?

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Follow the below guidelines to know how to use this tool:

Step 1: Download, install and launch Video Repair software on your system. Click on ‘Add Files‘ to add corrupted video files.

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Step 3: You can click on ‘Preview‘, in order to preview the repaired video file within the software and click on ‘Save Repaired Files‘ button to save the repaired videos at desired location.

FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]:

How Do I Get Sound On Windows Media Player?

To get sound on your Windows media player, you can apply any of the below-mentioned tricks:

Unmute sound in Windows media player.
Updating the audio drivers
Correct the audio output settings
Fixing audio codecs or plugin issues.
Running audio troubleshooter on Windows.

Why Is There No Sound On My Media?

While playing your favorite videos in Windows Media Player, if you are not able to hear the audio, it might be due to muted sound, outdated drivers, incorrect audio settings or codec issues.

How Do I Enable Windows Sound?

Follow the below steps to know how to enable and disable playback (or output) devices on Windows.

Right-click on the Sound icon from the Windows taskbar.
Then, choose Open sound settings > Manage sound devices.
Here, you need to select the devices you want to enable or disable.

Conclusion

Windows Media Player no sound is a common issue that you may eventually face while trying to play your MP4 videos or movies in WMP.

However, the solutions mentioned above will surely going to help you out from this situation. So, you must try each & every methods given in this post according to your situation and need.

So, all the very best to you….!

Reference – https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-media-player-doesnt-play-sound/ba0f14a6-0c26-4ca6-95e0-5f455d4d7c85

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Windows Media Player Has No Sound: 5 Solutions

Why is there no sound in Windows Media Player?

A media file incompatibility
The program’s malfunction
Outdated drivers

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Windows Media Player with no sound is a problem you can run into eventually. In this article, we will look into the most common reasons for this issue and find out how to fix it.

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How to fix Windows Media Player with no audio

Windows Media Player won’t play any sound because of various reasons, but you should be in a position to fix it if and when it occurs. However, it is reasonable to make sure the problem is with the software, and not with your media.

Try opening your file on other devices. If there is no sound coming from any of them, then the file likely has the audio track missing or corrupted. This can be especially tricky if there is no sound when playing a DVD or other disk – damaged physical media is way harder to restore.

If you are sure your media are intact, here is how you can fix Windows Media Player with the sound not working.

Check the muting settings

You might have silenced the sound in Windows Media Player or on your system. Follow the guidelines below to ensure that the volume is audible.

For Windows Media Player:

1. Run the program.

2. Check the volume icon. If there is a red mark on the icon, click it to remove the mark and make sure that the audio slider is not at zero.

For the system sound:

3. Click the speaker icon on your taskbar.

4. If the speaker icon has a cross near it, then click on the icon and make sure that the audio slider is not at zero.

For the Volume mixer:

5. Right-click the speaker icon on your taskbar.

6. Choose Open Volume mixer from the pop-up menu.

7. Here you can configure the volume for individual apps. Make sure that the Windows Media Player slider is not at zero.

Now both system and player sounds should be unmuted. If this does not help, then there has to be another reason for the volume not working.

Check audio settings on the computer

No sound on Windows Media Player could be a result of improper audio settings on the computer. To solve the issue, you can follow these steps:

Go to the taskbar and right-click the speaker icon.
Select Sounds from the options, then go to the Playback tab.
A green check icon must be on Speakers. It means your system sound is on.
If Speakers have no green check icon, then select it and click the Set Default button.
While the device is selected, click the Properties button and go to the Advanced tab.
Select a different sample rate and bit depth.
Click the Test button, then check if the sound is coming from the speakers.
Click OK to save the changes.

If adjusting the audio settings does not solve the problem, there might be no sound in Windows Media Player itself.

Fix codec issues

Sometimes you can see this error message across the screen: “Windows Media Player missing codec.” This error may occur when you try to play some MKV files on your PC without the requisite software infrastructure. At other times, you run into Windows Media Player with no audio for MP4, MPEG, or other video files.

To solve this problem, all you should do is download and install K-Lite Codec Pack:

Download K-Lite Codec Pack from the link below.
Download the codec pack
Run the installation file.
In the window opened, click Next.
Choose Windows Media Player from two drop-down lists on the left and click Next.
On the next pages, leave all settings at default and click Next.
Click Install.
Click Finish and try playing your file in Windows Media Player.

Update or reinstall Windows Media Player

Now you have the codecs installed, but there is still no sound from the sound system. Your media player itself may have developed complications. Whether from viruses or faulty drivers, you have no choice but to uninstall it from the system and install the latest version.

To reinstall the app, do as follows:

Click the Start button, type Turn Windows features on or off, and press Enter.
Then, scroll down and expand the Media Features.
Clear the Windows Media Player check box and click OK.
Reboot your device. Windows Media Player would be uninstalled.
Go back to step 1. Open Media Features, select the Windows Media Player check box, then click OK.
Restart the device again. Windows Media Player would now be reinstalled.

Update your audio driver

The problem of the audio not working on your computer could be a result of outdated sound drivers. So, if all other remedies fail, you will have to update your audio drivers. To do this, follow the steps below:

Click the Start button, type Device Manager, and press Enter.
Expand the Sound, video and game controllers list.
Double-click your audio device name.
Open the Driver tab and click Update Driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have exhausted all software solutions to no effect, then you might have a hardware problem. Try plugging in different headphones or speakers. If the audio is not working with any of these devices, there is a chance your audio port needs repairs.

Conclusion

Windows Media Player is a part of the package for almost any available version of the OS by Microsoft, from Windows XP and Vista to Windows 7 and newer. Thus, Windows Media Player not playing the sound is a quite common issue with a plethora of solutions. In this article, we have covered the most widespread issues:

The sound might be muted. In this case, check the volume settings of your system and the app.
Audio settings might be improper. This means you have to go to the system audio settings and adjust the parameters.
Codecs might be missing. To deal with this, you can download and install K-Lite Codec Pack.
Windows Media Player itself may have issues. Updating or reinstalling the app can fix this.
Audio drivers may be obsolete. In this case, you have to download and install the required software.

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Frequently asked questions

If during a video or DVD playback Windows Media Player seems to have video but no sound, it might be because of the following common reasons:

Muted sound in Windows Media Player or system audio
Wrong audio settings in the system
Missing codecs
Windows Media Player app malfunction
Obsolete audio drivers

To change an audio track of your file during playback in Windows Media Player, do as follows:

Press Alt to open a pop-up menu.
Select Play > Audio and language tracks.
Select the audio track you need.

The speaker icon to the left of the volume slider is the Mute button. When this icon has a no symbol, it means that the sound is off.

Check if you’ve accidentally muted the sound by pointing over the volume control. If it doesn’t help, check your system sound by clicking on the speaker icon at the bottom-right. Lastly, if nothing else helps, try updating the audio drivers in the Windows device manager.

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Part 1. Why Is There No Sound on My Windows Media Player?

Part 2. How to Fix Windows Media Player No Sound

Fix 1. Check Sound Settings

Fix 2. Update Audio Driver

Fix 3. Reinstall Windows Media Player

Fix 4. Install K-Lite Code Pack to Fix Codec Issue

Fix 5. Restart Windows Audio Service

Fix 6. Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter

Part 3. The Ultimate Way to Fix Windows Media Player No Sound

Part 4. FAQs Related to Windows Media Player No Sound

Q1. Why MP4 audio plays in VLC but not Windows Media Player?

Q2. Why does Windows Media Player play video but no audio?

Q3. What audio files does Windows Media Player support?

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Common Causes of Windows Media Player No Sound Issue

How To Fix Windows Media Player No Sound Issue?

How To Fix Corrupt Video Files Using Video Repair Tool?

FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]

Common Causes of Windows Media Player No Sound Issue

#1: Check If You Have Muted Sound

For Windows Media Player:

For Windows System:

For Volume Mixer:

#2: Update The Audio Driver

#3: Check The Audio Settings On Your System

#4: Codec & Plugin Issues

#5: Run Windows Troubleshooter

#6: Reinstall The Windows Media Player (WMP)

#7: Check The Compatibility Issue

How To Fix Corrupt Video Files Using Video Repair Tool?

FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]:

How Do I Get Sound On Windows Media Player?

Why Is There No Sound On My Media?

How Do I Enable Windows Sound?

Conclusion

Windows Media Player Has No Sound: 5 Solutions

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How to fix Windows Media Player with no audio

Check the muting settings

Check audio settings on the computer

Fix codec issues

Update or reinstall Windows Media Player

Update your audio driver

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions