Repair Windows Media Player Error 0xc00d1199

This a common Windows media player error, it takes place when you try to play back certain ASF files created by hardware devices, approximately three or four minutes after playback has started you will receive this message,
"0xC00D1199 -- Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The file is either corrupt or the Player does not support the format you are trying to play."

Causes of the error 0xc00d199

This error 0xc00d199 occurs because the media player does not support the file type.

a) Verify whether the player supports file you are trying to play. Many times you fail to play the file because the player does not support that file.

b) Verify whether the media player supports the codec used to compress the file. It happens mainly because you are trying to play a file, which is compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

c) If you are trying to play a part of a multipurpose file then it is recommended to use newsreader or other compatible program to combine the files.

d) If you try to drag a DVD file with a .vob extension from a DVD to the Windows Media Player icon then player will not support the file.

Solution to the error 0xc00d199

Microsoft has come out with the supported fix. For more details contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. Visit the following Web site to resolve the problem:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;cntactms.

Microsoft urges you to wait for the next Windows Media Update that contains this fix if you are not severely affected by this problem. 

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