[SOLVED] Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-20-2009, 05:02 PM

Hi, I'm having a bit of trouble with WMP. I am unable to set it as the default media player because it does not show up in the "Set Default Programs" list or the "Set Program Access and Defaults" list. I have the Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) installed, as well as Real Player, Quicktime Player, and Media Player Classic Homecinema. I would like to make WMP have all it's defaults but I can't do that due to this problem.

Here's a pic of the "Set Default Programs" window:

And here's a pic of the "Set Program Access and Defaults" window:

I've tried registering wmp.dll using an Administrative command prompt and it says it "succeeded" but it doesn't solve my problem. I tried going back to my earliest restore point and that didn't solve my problem either. Unfortunately, there's no way, as far as I know, to reinstall WMP in vista.

Can anyone help???

PS: I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit with all updates installed.

joeten · 01-20-2009, 07:06 PM

ok try here http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?q=...roups&ct=title

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-20-2009, 07:49 PM

Oh cool! Your on this site too? I really appreciate your help! Unfortunately, none of thos results do anything for me :(

**nickster_uk** · 01-20-2009, 08:18 PM

Hi...

I've attached a registry file which you can import into the registry.

All you need to do is unzip it, then double click to merge the file. As soon as you do that, WMP should be back on the list.

However, as with all registry editing, you should backup the relevant key first. To do that:
- Click Start -> Run -> type:
regedit
- Navigate to and highlight the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications
- Then right click the key and select 'Export'
- Choose a name...something like Default Applications then click 'Save'

Then import the registry file attached...you can view the file in notepad if you want to see the contents but it only contains the entry relevant for Windows Media Player..it won't affect any other applications on the list.

Hope that helps

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-20-2009, 09:21 PM

Unfortunately, it still doesn't show up in the list...

I merged the reg file, checked the list and it still wasn't there. I restarted and still no luck. I checked the registry and the entry is there, but...

One other note: WMP is present in the autoplay options, if it matters. And WMP functions fine, I just can't set defaults.

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-21-2009, 06:49 PM

Help???

joeten · 01-21-2009, 06:55 PM

hi again did we try this http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...16d5c1033.mspx also on the other thread did you check it today you could also try a standalone from here http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html and possibly try uninstalling by this route http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/ i hope one or combinations of these geta you a result fraid it is time for some sleep will check tommorow

**nickster_uk** · 01-22-2009, 01:35 AM

I just seen your thread about the same problem on another forum and the second post there was to check out:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...rograms-vista/

There is a registry hack which you can download from there which should sort it out.

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-22-2009, 08:57 AM

I didn't notice the download! Unfortunately, I get an error:

Quote:

Sorry. 404 Page Not Found

I'm sorry, but the post or page you're looking for could not be found. It could be because of our recent re-design. Here are a couple of options that might help you:

* Use the search box in the right sidebar.
* Try scrolling through the monthly archives to the right.
* Try scrolling through the categories at the top of the page.
* As a last resort, you can focus all your mental energy on what it is you're looking for, and it might magically appear on your screen (not likely though).

You can also take a look through my most recent posts. Perhaps you'll find what you're looking for there.

Could someone upload the reg file?

**nickster_uk** · 01-22-2009, 09:01 AM

Here you go...hope it works

BrokeTechJunkie · 01-22-2009, 09:26 AM

OMG, thank you sooo much!!!

It worked perfectly! I didn't even have to restart!! I really appreciate it, nickster!

And thank you joeten, for all your help!

cheers!

**nickster_uk** · 01-22-2009, 09:29 AM

You're welcome...glad you got it sorted

01-20-2009, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrokeTechJunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win2K	[SOLVED] Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists Hi, I'm having a bit of trouble with WMP. I am unable to set it as the default media player because it does not show up in the "Set Default Programs" list or the "Set Program Access and Defaults" list. I have the Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) installed, as well as Real Player, Quicktime Player, and Media Player Classic Homecinema. I would like to make WMP have all it's defaults but I can't do that due to this problem. Here's a pic of the "Set Default Programs" window: And here's a pic of the "Set Program Access and Defaults" window: I've tried registering wmp.dll using an Administrative command prompt and it says it "succeeded" but it doesn't solve my problem. I tried going back to my earliest restore point and that didn't solve my problem either. Unfortunately, there's no way, as far as I know, to reinstall WMP in vista. Can anyone help??? PS: I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit with all updates installed. Last edited by BrokeTechJunkie; 01-20-2009 at 05:06 PM.

01-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,216 OS: vista	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists ok try here http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?q=...roups&ct=title

01-20-2009, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrokeTechJunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win2K	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists Oh cool! Your on this site too? I really appreciate your help! Unfortunately, none of thos results do anything for me :(

01-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
BrokeTechJunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win2K	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists Unfortunately, it still doesn't show up in the list... I merged the reg file, checked the list and it still wasn't there. I restarted and still no luck. I checked the registry and the entry is there, but... One other note: WMP is present in the autoplay options, if it matters. And WMP functions fine, I just can't set defaults. Last edited by BrokeTechJunkie; 01-20-2009 at 09:30 PM.

01-21-2009, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrokeTechJunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win2K	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists Help???

01-21-2009, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,216 OS: vista	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists hi again did we try this http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...16d5c1033.mspx also on the other thread did you check it today you could also try a standalone from here http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html and possibly try uninstalling by this route http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/ i hope one or combinations of these geta you a result fraid it is time for some sleep will check tommorow Last edited by joeten; 01-21-2009 at 07:01 PM.

01-22-2009, 01:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists I just seen your thread about the same problem on another forum and the second post there was to check out: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...rograms-vista/ There is a registry hack which you can download from there which should sort it out. __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

01-22-2009, 09:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
BrokeTechJunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win2K	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists OMG, thank you sooo much!!! It worked perfectly! I didn't even have to restart!! I really appreciate it, nickster! And thank you joeten, for all your help! cheers!

01-22-2009, 09:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Windows Media Player missing from default programs and program access lists You're welcome...glad you got it sorted __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?