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Windows Media Player cannot find the file [TECHNICIAN FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows Media Playercannot find the fileis anerror messagethat someWindows 10users reported encountering.
Apparently, thiserror messagepops up, especially while trying to burn a CD, although it might happen when users try andplay a media file.
After inserting a CD into the CD-ROM,Windows Media Playerdoes not allow the user to go through with the process.
Here’s how one user described the error on theMicrosoft Answers forum.
When I insert a CD into my drive I get the following message:Windows Media Playercannot find the file. If you are trying to play, burn, or sync an item that is in your library, the item might point to a file that has been moved, renamed, or deleted.
In order to fix this issue, you should follow the steps we provided below.
Why Windows Media Player can’t find the file when burning music?
1. Perform a file format check
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2. Check the music location
If this doesn’t work you’ll need to include a folder manually. To do so, follow these steps:
We hope that you found our quick guide on fixing theWindows Media Playererror helpful. If you liked this article, leave a comment in the comment section below.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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