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Foobar Unrecoverable playback error: Timeout [Fixed]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Foobar 2000is a freeware music player for Windows that offers some great features.

SomeFoobar 2000users have posted on support forums about an Unrecoverable playback error.

When they try to play MP3s in Foobar, an Unrecoverable playbackerror messagepops up. As a consequence, Foobar doesn’t play the music.

How can I fix the Foobar Unrecoverable playback error

1. Run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter

2. Disable the GX mode

If you’re utilizing Foobar with Xonar DX Control Center, try disabling theGX mode.

To do this, you can simply Open the Xonar DX Control Center and deactivate the GX mode by disabling the option.

3. Restart the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

4. Adjust the default audio format to 16-bit

5. Reinstall Windows Media Player

6. Reinstall Foobar

We hope this guide has proven useful in your case. If you want to share your experience with us, or have any suggestions, feel free to leave a comment in the section found under this guide.

Matthew Adams

Windows Hardware Expert

Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.

He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.

In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.

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