Re: need help with problem

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Try a good old disk check and then a system defrag. Also check to make
sure that any other media players you have installed haven't grabbed
the rights to play the files. 99% of the time that works like a
charm...
-Randy

Starman wrote:
It won't allow me to play the file. the message staes:

"windows media player cannot play the file. if the filwe is on another
computer, verify that you are connected to the network. if you typed in a
path, verify that it is correct".

First up the the file is on the actual computer! Also have a copy on disc.
And I'm connected to the network anyway. The path is correct. I checked it.

Still nothing...

.



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