FIX: Windows Media Player 9 Series uses a proxy server although Group Policy is set to use None (840595)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series SDK

SYMPTOMS

Although you set Group Policy to use None for the proxy server in Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series, and although the user interface (UI) in the player appears correctly, you receive an error message. The proxy server that was previously set is returned.

For Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) streaming on a default installation of Windows Media Player, this proxy server setting is the same as the proxy server settings of the browser.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the underlying network code still uses the proxy server that was specified before Group Policy was set to None.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next release that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
DownloadDownload the WindowsMedia9-KB840595-ENU.exe package now.

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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   12-Apr-2004  17:35  9.0.0.3163      4,722,688  Wmp.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/15/2006
Keywords:kbdownload kbQFE kbBug kbfix kbHotfixServer KB840595 kbAudDeveloper
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