Windows media problem

Discussion in 'Software' started by Capucina, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. Capucina

    Capucina Private E-2

    I have too a problem with windows media player. When I try opening WMP It always asks me to update a new version (and it's not free) and it doesn't want to be opened in old version. I don't want to pay, 'cause I'm glad with my old version!
    what to do?
     
    Capucina, Mar 14, 2008
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  2. Capucina

    Capucina Private E-2

    I run windows on mac trough parallels. WMP - 9, but it asks to update 11 one.
     
    Capucina, Mar 14, 2008
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  3. Capucina

    Capucina Private E-2

    WMP problem

    I have too a problem with windows media player. When I try opening WMP It always asks me to update a new version (and it's not free) and it doesn't want to be opened in old version. I don't want to pay, 'cause I'm glad with my old version! I run windows on mac trough parallels. WMP - 9, but it asks to update 11 one. what to do?
     
    Capucina, Mar 14, 2008
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  4. musksnipe

    musksnipe Guest

    Re: WMP problem

    Pay for WMP update? That doesn't sit well with me. Sounds like something phishy.
    You might have malware.
    Try running the Read Me in te Malware forum and then posting the requested logs there.
     
    musksnipe, Mar 14, 2008
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  5. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    Re: WMP problem

    WMP is available free to all genuine Windows users. Comes through Windows update, or can be manually downloaded.

    Like Musk, I would question the prompt asking you to pay for it, unless you need mac-based Microsoft apps for your virtual machine, something I've not heard of.
     
    Mada_Milty, Mar 14, 2008
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Moved to own thread as issue is different to the thread in which you posted in.

    As mentioned above which Windows version are you using in Parallels?

    I have no experience in Parallels, but can you run Windows Update as if you have old WMP9 in XP then WMP11 was offered as an update, BUT this maybe a Parallels issue if via one of its notifications your being asked to pay? if it is a Parallels notification then speak to their support team.

    Also do follow MarkTrents advice on malware being on your Windows installation, again have no idea how malware would affect a MAC when running Windows ( so anyone who has parallels and MAC experience please PM me with info over posting in this thread and sidetracking it cheers )
     
    DavidGP, Mar 14, 2008
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  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I would assume that you just need to unselect a setting in WMP that says "always check for updates". I do that with most software I install because I prefer to do my own checking.
    Sorry, I do not have MWP 9 installed on the windows computer currently running. I have media player classic on that one so I can't check the exact setting.
     
    plodr, Mar 14, 2008
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  8. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    Merged - two threads, same poster, same problem
     
    Lev, Mar 15, 2008
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  9. Capucina

    Capucina Private E-2

    Yep, WMP 9... No, it's not parallels notification. It's the one of WMP 11. I tried to reload WMP 9, but it asks again to update 11 one.
     
    Capucina, Mar 24, 2008
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