Fix 'Windows Media Player server execution failed' now!
In this article you will find out:
- efficient solutions for 'server execution failed Windows Media Player' issue
- how to protect your data
Are you ready? Let's read!
About "server execution failed Windows Media Player" issue
There are several messages from users trying to play media using WMP, but a server run error message is displayed.
Certain factors can contribute to this:
- Damage to the network sharing service,
- Damage to DLL files,
- Conflict with third-party software.
However, there is a way out of this seemingly ridiculous situation. This guide will provide you with some quick and safe solutions; keep reading!
Remove process
First, try to end the Windows Media Player process. The easiest way to do this is using the task manager with a few mouse clicks. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select the Task Manager option from the entire list provided. In the new Task Manager window, select the Processes tab and select Windows Media Player under Applications. Now, you should press the "End task" button. After restarting your computer, check if the "Windows media player server execution failed" error occurs.
Work with services
You can also restore and restart the Windows Media Player Network Sharing service.
To do this, press the Windows + R key combination and enter services.msc in the Run field. Then click "OK", and you will be taken to the services window. Now, left-click the Windows Media Player Sharing Service. This will open the properties for this service. Now, click the Stop button. In the new window, go to the Startup Type menu and select Automatic. Now, the service should be restarted by clicking the Start button, then Apply and OK. This is necessary in order to save the changes and close the window.
It happens that during the restart of the service, an error message appears. In this case, follow these steps:
Open the "Network Sharing Service Properties" window as described above and select "Login". Next, click the Browse button and enter the name of your system in the object name field. The required name is listed in the System Information window. Finally, click the Check Names button and click OK.
Use command prompt
Use the command line to register the vbscript and jscript DLLs.
So, right-click on Start and select Command Prompt, Run as Administrator.
Now, you need to enter the command regsvr32.exe jscript.dll in the command line and press the Enter key. Then, to get rid of the "Windows Media Player failed to execute" server error, type regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll. Then press the Enter key on your keyboard, close the command line, and restart Windows 10, 11.
Now, we should have no problems with the player.
Reinstall app
Another good fix for the "server execution failed Windows 10, 11 media player" problem is to simply reinstall the application.
You can open a Run window and enter appwiz.cpl in the Open text box. Then click "OK" and you will open the "Programs and Features" application.
You can also click the Start menu, then select the gear icon (Settings) and open the Programs and Features application in a new window.
Next, click the Turn Windows features on or off button and double-click Multimedia Features. In the new window, uncheck the Windows Media Player box and click OK.
Next, open the Windows Features window (this is necessary in order to reinstall Windows Media Player). Click on the Windows Media Player option and click OK.
After reinstalling the application, restart your computer and check if the error persists.
Reinstall app
So, press the Windows + R keys simultaneously and enter msconfig into Run; press the Enter key. Now, go to the General tab and check the Selective startup radio button. Also, uncheck the Load startup items checkbox.
Next, select the options and activate "Load system services" and "Use original boot configuration". In the Services tab, select the "Hide all Microsoft services" checkbox and disable all third-party services. Then Click the Apply and OK button; then select the "Restart" option to perform a clean boot of the system.
If these solutions don't solve your server runtime problem, remember that there are many good alternatives to Windows Media Player. You can select and install any related application as per your requirement.
It happens that video files do not open due to the fact that they are damaged
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