Since updating to latest Win11, Media Server keeps resetting from Automatic to Automatic (delayed) on startup

Question

Since Windows updated last week, Windows Media Server (which I had to reinstall) resets to Automatic (delayed) every time I restart the machine, & streaming doesn't work at all. I had to reinstall Windows Media Server, so I'd guess I have the latest version, & I've followed all the helpful instructions I could find here on the MS forums & elsewhere for accessing Media streaming options etc.

Also notice my TVs etc that receive streaming are listed under "other networks" rather than "local network."

Seriously, I've tried virtually every fix I can find online. Nothing takes. My other devices don't recognize my computer. I'm trying to set Media Player on Apps>Startup but there seems no way to access it except to turn the apps already there on & off.

This is driving me nuts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Hello,

 

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

To further troubleshoot this issue, please kindly try below steps:

1.Open services manager and ensure that the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service is set to Automatic (Delayed Start).

2.Navigate to registry editor HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc. Set DelayedAutostart value as 0 and restart computer to apply the change.

3.Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset and click on Reset now and see if issue persists.

 

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

 

Best regards，

Jill Zhou

 

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Answer 2

As with all else I've tried, following that procedure the HKEY value lists as 0 for one go, the media server still doesn't start, & on reboot the HKEY value reverts to 1.

If it matters, I find that when I go to media streaming options most of my devices are listed on "All Networks" not "Local Network." Is that supposed to be the case?