If WMP doesn't open when you click on the icon or the WMP icon has changed
it is likely being caused by Malware on your system. There are more than a
few programs that will help you get rid of this. Below are some options for
you to try.
This might also cause WMP to launch when you log in or turn on your PC.
http://www.nwlink.com/~zachd/pss/pss.html#startup
PestPatrol
http://pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/w/winpup32.asp
CWShredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
Housecall AntiVirus
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After you get all of the malware removed then you will want to reinstall
Windows Media Player over itself. Depending on how WMP was installed on
your machine you may already have the installer. If you do it is located in
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\Installer. The file name of the
installer is "mpsetupxp.exe"
If you don't see the folder then run C:\Program Files\Windows Media
Player\setup_wm.exe and that will re-download the installer and install it.
--
Chris Lanier
Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
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The Nell said:
I have NO idea how this happened, because the player has always worked
nicely up until now. But now, when I try to open it to play music, I get a
"ding" sound and the player doesn't open. I've tried clicking on my music
files (any kind .MP3, .MID, anything) and the exact same thing happens.
Could somebody please tell me what I've done wrong, and how to fix it?
