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[Server Execution Error - when launching Media Player]

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by lammy, 2011/08/17.

  1. 2011/08/17
    lammy

    lammy Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit, and when I try to launch media player, I get a server execution failed error.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. 2011/08/17
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  4. 2011/08/17
    lammy

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    Thanks for the reply PeteC, I tried all the suggested fixes but sadly the problem remains.

    Regards.
     
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  5. 2011/08/18
    Arie

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    Try this:

    • Type services.msc in your Start menu search box & press ENTER
    • Scroll down to Windows Media Player Network Sharing and click the Restart the service link
     
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  6. 2011/08/18
    lammy

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    Thanks for the reply Arie, however it's just the same.

    Thank you.
     
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  7. 2011/08/25
    Arie

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    OK, lets try something else. Instead of restarting, stop the Windows Media Player Network Sharing service.

    In the Start search box, enter %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player\ and press ENTER.

    Move all files/folders you'll see under /Media Player/ to a backup folder.

    Restart the Windows Media Player Network Sharing service.
     
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  8. 2011/10/10
    lammy

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    Sorry for the late reply Arie.

    I tried the above and got this message again.

    "server execution failed "

    Thanks for all the help.
     
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  9. 2011/10/10
    lammy

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    Just Googled it.
    Would this work ?

    As always....Thanks.
     
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  10. 2011/10/10
    Arie

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    No idea if it would work, but it wouldn't hurt, since all what you're doing is registering the two DLL's
     
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  11. 2011/10/12
    lammy

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    I tried this one, however just the same error.

     
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  12. 2011/10/14
    Arie

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    Try this:

    • In your Start Menu search box type Turn Windows features On or Off and press [Enter]
    • Browse to the Media Features and uncheck the mark in front of Windows Media Player
    • Restart the computer
    • Now go back, and place a check mark in front of Windows Media Player
     
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  13. 2011/10/21
    lammy

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    Thanks Arie, but just the same.

     
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  14. 2011/10/24
    Arie

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    Only other option I can think of is doing a Windows 7 Repair. You do this by booting off the Win7 DVD and choosing the option to "upgrade" your current OS.

    This will only work if you have a Windows 7 DVD, a 'Restore' DVD from an OEM (DELL, HP or others) won't work.
     
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  15. 2011/12/21
    lammy

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    Thanks Arie....That will be my last port of call, after all I don't think It's a major issue.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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