When Windows Media Player goes haywire, one of the best ways to troubleshoot the problem is by restarting the program. Restarting the program may unfreeze the process and allow it to function properly. You may also want to restart the program when you add new media to your computer so it automatically adds to your library.
Instructions
1. Right-click the Windows Media Player icon in the toolbar if you use the Windows 7 operating system. Click "Close Window" or "Close Program." Click the icon again once you close the program to restart the program.
2. Scroll to "File" on older versions of Windows Media Player. Choose "Close Program" or "Exit." Restart the program by locating the Windows Media Player icon on your desktop or Start menu. Click the icon and the program will relaunch.
3. Click the "X" at the top right of the program. This will cause the program to close. Relaunch the program by clicking the icon in your toolbar, desktop or Start menu.
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