Windows Media Player Tries to Open HTTP://1/ After You Open a Web Page that Requires a License (813403)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP

SYMPTOMS

In Windows Media Player, when you open a Web page that requires a license, and then click Yes to acquire the license, Windows Media Player tries to open HTTP://1/ instead of the Web site that you expect.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when both of the following conditions are true:
  • Netscape Navigator 6.x or later is installed, and it is set as your default Web browser.
  • A Netscape Navigator 6.x or later browser window is open.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:
  • Close the Netscape Navigator 6.x or later Web browser window.

    -or-
  • Set Microsoft Internet Explorer as your default Web browser. For more information about Microsoft Internet Explorer, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

    -or-
  • Install Netscape Navigator 4.x, and then set it as your default Web browser.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows Media Player uses a plug-in to support Netscape Navigator 4.x and earlier versions. by using a plug-in. However, Netscape Navigator 6.x, and later versions, do not support the Navigator 4.x plug-in model. For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/version64/plugin.aspx

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/8/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB813403
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