MP4 Codecs for Windows Media Player 12

When trying to play an MP4 file on Windows Media Player 12, you might encounter issues due to missing codecs. This article will guide you through the process of downloading and installing the necessary MP4 codecs to resolve this problem.

If there is no option in the Windows Media Player to download the codec, you can try the following solution. First, try to check if it fixes the 'Windows Media Player cannot play the file' error by trying again. If not, you can manually download the codec from Microsoft's official website.

To download codecs automatically in WMP, follow these steps:

1. Select Options from the Tools menu or press Ctrl+M.

2. In the Options dialog box, select the Player tab and check the box next to Download Codecs Automatically.

3. Apply and OK to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can manually download the codec using Windows Media Player. If there is no picture only sound on Windows Media Player with error messages reminding that it lacks a certain codec, for example, you need to download the HEVC codec on Windows 11 to get the player work.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Tools menu in Windows Media Player or press Ctrl+M.

2. Select Download Codecs from the drop-down menu.

3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the process.

After installing the codec, you can re-launch the Windows Media player and play the MP4 file. By now, the MP4 file should play smoothly.

Alternatively, you can download the codec manually from Microsoft's official website. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open your browser and paste the URL that lands you to the Microsoft official website codec download page.

2. Click on the 'Download' button indicated in red.

3. Once the file is downloaded, go to downloads and open the codec installation package.

4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the process.

If it fails to download within 30 seconds, there is a link provided that allows you to download and install the codec manually. Click on it, and the codec will be downloaded immediately.

Once you have downloaded the codec, go to downloads and 'Open' the codec. If it fails to open, you can also save the codec if you want to install it later on your computer.

By following these steps, you should be able to download and install the necessary MP4 codecs for Windows Media Player 12 and resolve any issues with playing MP4 files.

Mp4 codecs for windows media player 12