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why all of a sudden does any media player not play my rendered files.

Anonymous
2025-04-20T22:22:35+00:00

error code 0xC00D36B4 ...

my rendered audio files from my DAW are all valid codec and file types .wav and .mp3. They have always played

trouble free. I have had nothing but problems with Windows 10 Pro! The only reason i switched from Windows 7 Pro was due to no anti virus coverage. I still have yet to update to 11 and know I will have to. But I have to wait on a compatible CPU to come in for my new motherboard to be able to be hardware compliant. I must be able to listen to stereo files rendered from my DAW before sending out to mastering facilities for my recorded mixdowns. This is one huge reason I bought a MAC! problem is the software on certain projects was done on PC windows format only software and not usuable on MAC like Apple Logic Pro, Reaper, and Avid Protools can. I am using a high dollar set up as it is. I am NOT a hobbyist! I rely on my stuff working since I am a professional musician!

I will still need to use Windows as well as MAC! No matter what DAW software I am using Media Player, VLC, or any other recognizes my .wav or mp3 files...IT DID BEFORE. Only thing I can think of is the last update to Windows 10 screwed everything up!

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  1. Francisco Montilla 30,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-04-21T02:02:33+00:00

    Hi Kevin,

    The 0xC00D36B4 fault means Windows Media Foundation can’t hand off your .wav/.mp3 bytestream to a decoder because the underlying system files or codec components have become corrupt or missing.

    To restore them, open a Command Prompt as Administrator, and run

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    sfc /scannow

    to repair any broken system files. When both complete, reboot your machine and try playing one of your rendered files again. If playback returns, you’ll know the Media Foundation components were the culprit and are now repaired.

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