Error message Windows media player 10 or higher required for media element in WPF

Question

When trying to use the media element in WPF to play an MP3 file, nothing happens when running the project. An error message says that Windows Media Player version 10 or higher is required, but Windows Media Player version 11 is already installed on the device. Reinstalling the media player did not resolve the issue. How can I fix this error?

Answer 1

Hi,@Nam Nguyen. Welcome to Microsoft Q&A. 

According to the test, the WPF program can successfully play the English MP3 using the following code.

 

<Grid>

    <MediaElement x:Name="mediaElement1" Width="400" Height="200" ></MediaElement>

</Grid>

 

public partial class MainWindow : Window

{

    public MainWindow()

    {

        InitializeComponent();

        mediaElement1.LoadedBehavior = MediaState.Manual;

        mediaElement1.Source = new Uri(@"Your mp3 file address", UriKind.RelativeOrAbsolute);

        mediaElement1.Play();

    }

}

 

The prerequisite for its successful operation is that the Window system can successfully play mp3 files. You should check whether your Window system can play mp3 files correctly.

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Answer 2

The same error will occur when using the MediaPlayer with the following code:

MediaPlayer mediaPlayer = new();

mediaPlayer.MediaFailed += MediaPlayer_MediaFailed;

mediaPlayer.Open(MusicUri);

mediaPlayer.Play(); // failed with error "windows media player version 10 or later is required"