Windows Media Player Error. Help!

[Cheryl]

I am getting the following error whenever I try to play an MP3:

"Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you
might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy
settings might not be correct."

This came out of the blue and I don't know what to do to fix it. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. My email is (e-mail address removed). Thanks
much!

 

[autumn]

i've been having the same problem as well! i've tried everything from
downloading alternative media players to reinstalling all my video drivers
and codecs and things... windows media player used to work for me, but now i
can't get movies, music, or dvds to play at all. i'm tired of it, and i'm
opting to clean out my computer and install windows xp instead.

i don't know what else to suggest other than going back to xp.

 

[zachd [MSFT]]

Click the "Web Help" button on that dialog - what *URL* does it take you to?
The URL is the location in the browser's address bar.

Do WMA files still work correctly?