Media Player Does Not Play MP3 Files (195707)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q195707 SYMPTOMS
When you use the Media Player tool included with Windows to play an MP3
file, you may receive the following error message:
MMSYSTEM281 This file could not be played. Check the filename or
install a driver that supports this type of file.
CAUSE
The Media Player tool included with Windows does not support playing MP3
files.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, install the latest version of Microsoft Windows
Media Player. You can obtain Windows Media Player from the following
Microsoft Web site:
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/11/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB195707 |
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