Password-Protected Windows Media Content Prompts for Authentication Twice (291565)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 for Mac
This article was previously published under Q291565

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to gain access to password-protected Windows Media content with Windows Media Player 7 for Mac by using a Web link, you may be prompted to authenticate yourself twice.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, click to select the Save Password check box when it is available.

MORE INFORMATION

Certain Windows Media content requires authentication. When you attempt to gain access to content that requires authentication by using a Web link, the first authentication check is used for the Web browser. The second authentication check is is used for the content you are attempting to use in Windows Media Player.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/29/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB291565
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