"Windows Media Player Has Encountered a Problem" Error Message When You Try to Start Windows Media Player (827704)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Microsoft Windows Media Player, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Media Player has encountered a problem and needs to shut down - "error signature app name wmplayer.exe app ver 8.0.0.4477 mod name msvcrt.dll mode version 7.0.2600.0 offset 00034748"

CAUSE

This error may occur if the system time is not set correctly, if the basic input/output system (BIOS) time is not set correctly, or both.

RESOLUTION

To set the correct system time, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
  3. Click Date and Time.
  4. In the Date section, click the correct day, month, and year.
  5. In the Time section, type or select the correct hour, minutes, and seconds.
  6. Click the Time Zone tab.
  7. Click to select your time zone from the list of time zones, and then click OK.
For information about how to set the BIOS date and time, see your computer documentation or contact your hardware vendor. For information about how to contact the appropriate vendor, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB827704 kbAudEndUser
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