Playing music in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing music and other audio files in Windows Media Center. How do I make my music appear in Media Center? Why doesn't album information (such as cover art) display? Why isn't there sound? Why doesn't a music file play? How do I play an audio CD or DVD in Media Center? Is there a graphic equalizer in Media Center so I can fine-tune the way my music sounds?

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Playing videos in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing videos in Windows Media Center. Why won't a video file play? Why can't I fast-forward or rewind a video? Why don't I see a video that I downloaded in Media Center?

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Codecs: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about codecs. What is a codec? Which codecs are included with the Player? Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec? How do I find a codec? What is a DVD decoder? Why can't I play a file at work that I can play at home? I installed a missing codec, but I still can't play the file. Why? How do I tell which codecs are installed on my computer? How do I tell which codec was used to compress a file and what format a file is in? Are codecs and file formats the same?

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Radio in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
With the right equipment, you can play FM radio in Windows Media Center. Here are answers to some common questions about playing FM radio in Windows Media Center. What do I need to play FM radio in Media Center? Why doesn't my FM radio play? Why did the FM radio stop playing unexpectedly? Why doesn't fast forward or rewind work when I'm playing FM radio? Why can't I see the option to play FM radio on the start screen? Where can I find Internet radio stations in Media Center?

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Playing DVDs in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing DVDs in Windows Media Center. Why isn't there sound when watching a DVD? Why is the video distorted when watching a DVD? Why won't a DVD play? Why is the movie information or cover art for my DVD wrong or missing? Why does a different program open every time I insert a DVD in my computer?

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Play an audio or video file
You can use Windows Media Player to play digital media files that are in your Player Library, on your computer or a network folder, or on a website.

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Windows Media Center Extenders: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about using a Windows Media Center Extender. What are Extenders? I already have an Extender device. Will it work with Windows 7? What if my Extender won't connect to my computer during or after setup? Why won't certain albums, video files, or TV programs play on my Extender? Why does a Network Issue notification often appear when I use my Extender? Why does my Extender perform slowly? What happens if I lose the connection between my Extender and my computer? What Media Center features aren't available when using an Extender? Where else can I find help for my Extender?

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Fonts: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about fonts. What's a font? What font types are included in Windows? Where can I find more fonts? How can I make on-screen fonts clearer? How can I make sure that the text I print looks the same as it does on my screen? Why do the fonts in my file look different when I open the file on another computer? Should I be aware of any issues when installing fonts?

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AutoPlay: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about AutoPlay. I set a default action for a device or type of media but now I don't like that action. How do I change it? How can I stop AutoPlay from asking me what program I want to use? How can I make sure I'm asked each time for the action I want to choose? How can I run or install a program from a device or disc? Why does AutoPlay behave differently when my media program is open? What is an enhanced audio CD or an enhanced DVD movie? What does "software and games" include? What would keep a device from appearing under "Devices" in AutoPlay? How can I open AutoPlay, even if the default setting doesn't open it?

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Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high. If you have a DVD drive and a compatible DVD decoder installed on your computer, you can use Windows Media Player to play a DVD-Video disc-this is the type of DVD that movies are distributed on. If you encounter an error indicating that you are missing a DVD decoder, click Web Help on the error message dialog box to determine how to obtain a decoder. Watch this video to learn how to play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player.

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Corrupted files: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about corrupted files. What are corrupted files? What should I do if I encounter a corrupted file? What if I can't fix a corrupted file? How do I prevent files from becoming corrupted?

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File and printer sharing: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about file and printer sharing in Windows 7. What are the different file sharing options in Windows? How do I share files stored in individual folders? How do I share files stored in the Public folder? How do I share files using a homegroup? What is printer sharing and how do I do it?

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Game ratings and content descriptors: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about game ratings and content descriptors. What are game ratings? What are age ratings? What are content descriptors? How do I find out what a game's rating and content descriptors are? What does "content may change during online play" mean?

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ClearType: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about ClearType. What is ClearType? How do I get ClearType? How does it work? Do I need an LCD or CRT monitor to use ClearType? Can I tune ClearType? Are some fonts optimized for ClearType?

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Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about previous versions of files and folders. What are previous versions? How are previous versions created? How do I view or restore previous versions of a file and folder? How is restoring previous versions from restore points different from restoring previous versions from a backup? Why can't I find previous versions of some files? Can I restore a file or folder that was deleted or renamed?

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BIOS: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about basic input/output system (BIOS). What is BIOS? Do I need to do anything with BIOS? What kind of BIOS does my computer have? How do CMOS and ACPI relate to BIOS? How do I access my computer's BIOS? How do I update BIOS?

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Unable to view Video in VLC Media Player problem
VLC Media Player which is one of the widely used media player as it can play a plethora of audio and video formats, may not display video when played in Windows 7. However this can be fixed via simple setting.

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Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about burning CDs or DVDs in Windows Media Player. What types of CDs or DVDs can I burn? What is a data disc? Is that the same as an MP3 disc? Can I burn the contents of one disc, such as a music CD, a data CD, or a data DVD, directly to another disc using the Player? How do I burn music to a portable music player device? How can I burn movies to a DVD? How do I add or remove gaps between songs on the audio CDs that I burn?

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Windows Media Player frequently asked questions
For answers to some common questions about using Windows Media Player, see the following topics.

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HDTV: frequently asked questions
If you have a high-definition television (HDTV), you can connect your computer to it for better monitor display quality. What do I need to connect my computer to an HDTV? Why can't I hear audio when I connect my computer to an HDTV? After connecting my computer to an HDTV, the picture on my TV is stretched. How can I fix it? Can I connect a computer to both a monitor and an HDTV at the same time? After connecting my computer to an HDTV, why can't I see certain windows on my computer monitor anymore?

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Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about syncing a device in Windows Media Player. What devices can I sync to? What kinds of files can I sync? How do I know which files will sync to my device with automatic sync? Can I copy a file from my device to my computer? What happens if I delete files from my Player Library or the device? Can I stop the Player from starting to sync when I connect my device?

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Viruses: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. What is a virus? Are all viruses harmful? What is a worm? What is a Trojan horse? What is a blended threat? How do I prevent viruses? How do I know if my computer has a virus? How do I check for and remove viruses?

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Turn off a computer: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about turning off a computer. How do I turn off my computer? Why doesn't my computer shut down? Should I use sleep or shut down my computer? Can I change what happens when I click the power button?

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Windows registration: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Windows registration. What is registration? How do I register Windows? Is registration required? Is registration the same as activation?

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Libraries: frequently asked questions
Libraries are new in Windows 7. Here are answers to some common questions about libraries. What is a library? How do I create or change a library? What happens if I delete a library or the items in a library? Why can't I search or arrange files from a folder that I recently included in a library? What types of locations are supported in libraries? Why did I get a message saying that a location can't be included because it's not indexed?

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System Restore: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about System Restore. How does System Restore work? Can I undo the changes System Restore makes? What files are changed during a system restore? How do I choose a restore point? How long are restore points saved? What if System Restore doesn't fix the problem?

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Folders: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about using folders in Windows 7. What is a folder and how is it different from a library? Should I save my files to a folder or a library? Can I change the icon for a folder? Where are the menus that used to appear at the top of open folders in previous versions of Windows? Where did the folder list go? What is the address bar and what kind of information does it display?

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Windows Media Player playlist: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about playlists in Windows Media Player. What is a playlist and why would I want to use one? What's the difference between a regular playlist and an auto playlist? Where are my playlist files stored on my computer? Can I save a playlist in another format? Why are some of the items in my playlist dimmed?

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Formatting disks and drives: frequently asked questions
Hard disks , the primary storage devices on your computer, need to be formatted before you can use them. When you format a disk, you configure it with a file system so that Windows can store information on the disk. Hard disks in new computers running Windows are already formatted. If you buy an additional hard disk to expand the storage of your computer, you might need to format it. Here are answers to some common questions about formatting disks and drives. When do I need to format a disk or drive? What do I need to do to format a hard disk? What file system should I use? What's a quick format? What are partitions and volumes? How do I create more partitions? How do I add a new hard disk? What does reformatting my hard disk do? Why do I get an error when I try to reformat my hard disk?

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Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about backing up and restoring files. What backup tools does Windows provide? How much storage space do I need to back up files? How do I view the contents of my backup? How do I restore files? Can I recover files that I have accidentally deleted? How do I get my files back if my computer stops working?

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Rip music: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about ripping CDs in Windows Media Player. What is ripping? What happens if I decide to copy protect music that I rip? Where do I find the files that I ripped? Can I rename or move files that I have already ripped? Can I listen to music while ripping?

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Play To
Play To, new in Windows 7, makes it easy to play music and video on other networked PCs, TVs, or stereos around the house. Just right-click the tracks you want to enjoy, or add them to your Windows Media Player 12 playlist, and select Play To-now you're a DJ.

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Media information in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to common questions about media information. How does album cover art relate to media information? Does the Player support ID3 tags? How do I tell the Player to automatically fix the media information in my files? How do I prevent the Player from overwriting the media information in my files? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to update the item's file name? When media information is updated in the library, how do I tell the Player to move the files to the appropriate artist and album folders on my computer? How do I make sure my ratings aren't overwritten by other people who use my computer?

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InPrivate: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about InPrivate. What is InPrivate Browsing? How do I turn on InPrivate Browsing? What is InPrivate Filtering? How do I turn InPrivate Filtering on and off? How do I manually choose content to block or allow?

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User accounts: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about user accounts. What is a user account? Do I need a user account to use Windows? Do I need to use a password on my account? How can I switch to a different user account? Can I change an account to a different type?

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Sound cards: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about sound cards, sound processors, testing speakers, and general problems with sound. What is a sound card? What should I do if I can't hear sound coming from my computer? How do I turn a sound card on or off? How do I test my sound card? How do I test my speaker configuration? Can I upgrade the sound in my laptop?

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Mobile broadband: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about mobile broadband connections. Where can I find my subscription, device, and mobile broadband provider details? What is a SIM? What is a mobile broadband PIN and how does it work? Where do I get the PIN? Where do I get an access string or access point name (APN)? How do I restart the device?

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XPS documents: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about XPS documents. What is an XPS document? How do I create an XPS document? How do I view an XPS document? How can I verify and protect an XPS document?

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Searching in Windows: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about searching for files, folders, and programs. How do I perform a search? How do I expand my search? What is the search index and how can I change it? What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be slow? What does it mean when I see a message that search results might be incomplete? What does it mean when I see a message that a location can't be searched or there's no media present in the search location?

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Installing programs: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about installing programs. How do I activate Windows? Can I uninstall Windows 7? How do I install updates to Windows? Can I install a program made for an earlier version of Windows? Why do I have to be an administrator to install a program? How do I change the folder where a program installs?

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