Solved Windows Media Player playing slow or not at all when it shouldnt be

[DeathByMayson]

My Windows Media Player used to play videos flawlessly, but then just recently it has stopped playing those same videos slowly or not at all. And before you ask, yes I have it at normal speed in playback options. This is very annoying because I need to watch back my videos as I upload some to YouTube or other things.

 

[indianacarnie]

Easiest things first. Have you tried a system restore to a point before this started? Have you installed any new programs? Have you tried running a system file check? Have you tried any of our tutorial fixes? Hard to help with so little information. Here's a few links to start you out :

Windows Media Player Troubleshooting Guide

Windows Media Player - Rebuild Corrupted Libraries

 

[Eric3742]

As far as i know, videos may depend on the original video creation &or download.

Some video may not done properly, hence it may encountered a bit of issue, as you may not aware of it.

If this happen for all videos, then you may need to see if there is updates.

I use VLC player, so far it do not give any such problem as you mentioned.

It sometimes certain video would became such problem, as you mentioned.
But if i download from another source, the video is perfect.
That is only one part of the video being not done properly.

As for any others, i am not so sure, as i do not use media player, if you are not referring to VLC.

Windows media player may not play properly due to music copywrites issue, not all but some.

 

[DeathByMayson]

Easiest things first. Have you tried a system restore to a point before this started? Have you installed any new programs? Have you tried running a system file check? Have you tried any of our tutorial fixes? Hard to help with so little information. Here's a few links to start you out :

Windows Media Player Troubleshooting Guide

Windows Media Player - Rebuild Corrupted Libraries

Okay I will try those things when I get home, and sorry for double posting I was frustrated with my issue since I use Windows media player a ton.

 

[SamGill]

Windows Media Player play videos slowly

Make sure to update your Windows Media Player to the latest version 12