How Do You Fix Windows 7 Media Player Has Stopped Working?
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Why is Windows Media Player not working on Windows 7?

If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest update from Windows Update, you can verify that the update is the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Click the Start button and type system restore. Select Create a restore point, and then in the System Properties pane, select System Restore.

How do I repair Windows Media Player in Windows 7?

How to Reinstall Windows Media Player in Windows 7, 8, or 10 to Solve Problems

  1. Step 1: Uninstall Windows Media Player. Open up Control Panel and type “windows features” into the search box, and then click on Turn Windows features on or off. …
  2. Step 2: Reboot. That is all.
  3. Step 3: Turn Windows Media Player Back On.
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