encountered error message C00D1059 while using Windows Media Playe

Trying to play some small video clips downloaded from internet and received :

Windows Media Player Error Message Help


You've encountered error message C00D1059 while using Windows Media Player.
You might be able to find a solution for this error by using one of the
following support resources:

Does not happen all time as other downloaded clips do play without error.
Running WMP ver 10. Clips do not play in any of other player either
(Winamp/Real Player/Quicktime)
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