Windows Media Player 11: sound but no image

Question

Hello everyone

As stated in the title, for some time now, I haven't had any image in Windows Media Player.

The software plays avi, mpg videos well since I have sound but no image (black WMP screen); the same goes for DVDs.

I should mention that I have had this version of Media Player since its beta version, which means several months, and I had no issues.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled, but that does not resolve the problem.

I am eagerly awaiting your help.

Have a great day

Phil · Accepted Answer

The problem is easy to fix, it has nothing to do with the codecs, just the media settings that are disturbing the rest.
All you have to do is open Media Player Tool / Performance and set the video acceleration to center
that's it.

val · Answer

Good evening, I have exactly the same problem. If you have found a solution since your post, could you please share it with me? Thank you.

fantome86 · Answer

Hi, check if you have the codec https://www.01net.com/telecharger/

fashion974 · Answer

Thanks man for the LSD advice, I had the same problem and now it works perfectly!!

titi04 · Answer

I don't know if it's the same problem. I can't watch internet videos that open with Media Player, but I can hear the sound. I've downloaded the codec, but I don't know how to use it.
Thank you for your help.

El-Gringo · Answer

Hi everyone, so K-light is very good but the best codec I've found is the Satsuki codec pack. Here’s the link: https://www.pc-infopratique.com/telecharger-173-satsuki-decoder-pack.html

With that, have a good day :)

hassan maroc · Answer

I open my Pocket PC Windows Media Player, the sound works, but its controls and the image don't work anymore.

pseudonovel · Answer

Hello,I had a similar problem, but not because of a codec or anything like that: My wmp10 player would open, but I couldn't see the playback console. I could hear the sound, and I could see that the wmp process was active in the taskbar. REASON: I have a video card that allows me to view with 2 screens, 1 VGA + 1 S-Video. Can you believe it? My WMP10 was playing the videos on my TV, which is connected via S-Video. So I went to look for the WMP window from my TV to my VGA monitor. (I couldn't see the WMP before because my TV was simply turned off.) And there you go!

jjteam31 · Answer

Bonjour, comment on fait pour mettre des images sur Windows Media Player 11 ?

lexternot · Answer

Hello and Happy New Year to everyone,
After reading all your comments about the issue of watching videos without images but with sound, which is what I'm experiencing. I've downloaded everything you've mentioned: K-Lite Codec Pack and Satsuki Decoder Pack 3-1-1-7 and SLD Codec Pack 2-2, but nothing works. I am a football fan and I just want to watch the videos on the OGC NICE website; I have a subscription but I can't see anything.
Help please. It's true that I’m not an expert in IT, but if someone has a good tip, I would be infinitely grateful.
See you soon.

iso · Answer

Hello, I have exactly the same problem, I've had all the codecs for a long time!! But one day... no more image with Wmedia player!! I use stsuki more often!! But it's still annoying!
(It's not due to the codec and I don't think it's the graphics card!) If anyone has an idea, I’m all ears!!
Thanks

laurent du calvados · Answer

Hello, when I click on my MPL for my movies, I have sound but no image. To get the image, I have to click on my shortcut on the desktop, and the MPL console opens, but not automatically. I don't know how to fix this, thank you for helping me.

FACLASS · Answer

BONJOUR, JE VIENS DE PASSER À VISTA ET AVEC MEDIA PLAYER 11, JE N'ARRIVE PAS À LIRE LA PLUPART DES FILMS. ÇA ME DIT QUE LE LECTEUR NE PREND PAS EN CHARGE LE FICHIER OU LE CODEC UTILISÉ. POURRIEZ-VOUS M'EXPLIQUER COMMENT FAIRE CAR J'AI DU MAL AVEC VISTA ? MERCI.

RAMTHA123 · Answer

I don't know if this can help anyone, but I’ll tell you after 2 months of not having any images in Windows Media 11, and after loading all the codes that exist on the advice site, plus after loading the codecs, I thought I had sound. Well, okay, I'll tell you how I got my sound and images back for my movies on my hard drive as well as with my CDs. I uninstalled Windows Media from the control panel, then I went into the registry (in Run, type (regedit)) and searched for Windows Media Player and deleted everything that appeared from my search. I had to search about 30 times to no longer have any Windows Media Player files, and I got fed up because there were still some left, so I stopped. After that, I loaded Windows Media 9 with the Windows Media 8 codecs, and everything works finally after 2 months. Good luck.

diammant34 · Answer

Hello everyone,  here's my problem, I have Shareaza and once a movie is finished downloading, I click to play it and I only get sound and no image?? if someone could help me that would be really nice!! thanks kisses to all

Marre_des_Sms · Answer

If your computer skills are on par with your spelling, you better return your PCs to Fnac or Darty! Honestly, it doesn't motivate me to help you. Good evening.

mypamaro · Answer

Before downloading all sorts of codecs and players, check that your system is not faulty due to the removal of one or more programs. For example, and not the least, the DLL32—remove just one of its lines and you're in trouble. Phew, I have my Windows CD at hand, so I'm going to try a repair; otherwise, back up your files and reinstall everything. Good luck!

Aneaux Nîme · Answer

Me, during a movie, I didn't put any visuals since I no longer have the movie video, and when I put a visual it shows me the alchemy stuff, but not the video. Can someone help me????

souris95 · Answer

J'avais le même problème, il a été réglé, merci à tous.

dj_electro · Answer

Hello, I see that quite a few people have sound but no image.   Well, my best advice is to download this: https://www.pc-infopratique.com/telecharger-urlprog-110.html   and then check your video. I had the same problem, and now everything works perfectly. See you soon!

Inkonw · Answer

Hello/Good evening,
Everyone, I had the same problem, but to avoid having this kind of issue for those who have version 11, just go to the arrow below "Now Playing", then go to Plug-ins>Options...>File Type>Validate the file type you are watching by clicking apply>DVD>Modify the restrictions. That's it because the plug-ins affect the image, and in case it doesn't work, download the missing plug-ins from Windows Media Player by following these instructions: Plug-ins>Download Plug-ins>After that, everything is handled here for those using Vista, install either: CinePlayer DVD Decoder for Windows Vista, Cyberlink PowerDVD SE for Windows Vista, or Upgrade your edition of Windows Vista. For XP users, download either: CinePlayer DVD Decoder for Windows XP, Cyberlink PowerDVD SE for Windows XP, DVD XPack for Windows XP, or NVIDIA DVD Decoder.

I hope all this helps you well, best regards.

bjamikel · Answer

You need to install codecs. VLC does not allow videos to be played on other players besides itself.

Here is the best codec pack:

=>> http://www.unicornis.org/k-lite-codec-pack-t72009.html

It allows you to play all types of videos on multiple players (for example: Windows Media Player), avoids conflicts, and even enables encoding!

jeremco 77 · Answer

I have the same problem as you except that the screen is white. I tried VLC but it doesn't work. I also downloaded many codecs but it still doesn't work. What should I do?

Anonyme · Answer

I tried to download the plugins, but they are paid!?!

Sachat0mik · Answer

Try it with VLC media player, it worked for me! :D

tostao · Answer

problème vidéo avec WMP 11 allez sur le site pc_infopratique.com et téléchargez SLD Codec Pack Basic 2.2 et ça marchera

jitoune · Answer

I can't see any image from a movie in Windows Media Player, but the sound is there.

maryfab · Answer

yes thank you it works!!! by right-clicking, plugin / option / performance tab / and under video acceleration slide the button to medium speed in the middle and it works GREAT!  THANK YOU

jitoune · Answer

hi

codecs are useless. to play all files you need VLC media player, you should have it normally, if not download it for free here https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/tv-video/23317-vlc-media-player/

anonyme · Answer

hello

I advise you not to install codecs, rather use VLC media player as it plays almost all files. Of course, there will be sound and image. Normally you have it, if you don’t have it, install it for free by copying this link to the web.
https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/tv-video/23317-vlc-media-player/
A+++++++++++++++++++++++

jitoune · Answer

Hi  UNINSTALL WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER AND DOWNLOAD VLC MEDIA PLAYER FOR FREE? IT PLAYS ALMOST ALL FILES; https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/tv-video/23317-vlc-media-player/

ginette34 · Answer

If everything was WORKING PERFECTLY before, I advise you (to avoid hassle and trouble) to click on start (at the bottom left of your screen), then on all programs, accessories, then click on tools, system tools, then scroll down to system restore, and choose a date, like 15 days prior or more, depending on HOW LONG you've been having these problems...

kikolas · Answer

Hi everyone, having had the same problem, sound but no image, regardless of the software or video format used, I did a lot of research online without finding a satisfactory answer. In the end, I went into the settings and uninstalled the graphics card driver. Then I ran a troubleshooter via control panel_ maintenance center_ troubleshooting_ then in the "hardware and audio" section click on configure a device. Just follow the procedure. It worked for me, so I hope it works for others.

jad · Answer

Hello, download ffdshow, you'll be able to read everything with it, it works very well.  http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/  you'll see the file in exe.

Saucisson · Answer

Well, listen up people, I don't want to be a pain, but VLC media player is definitely WAY better than Windows Media Player... clearer menus, so easier setup, it even allows you to convert videos and audio! So check out http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ and you won't have any problems ;)

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