How to Fix 'Server Execution Failed' Error in Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player is used to play audio and video files. But sometimes when you try to open an mp3 or mp4 file using Windows Media Player, it gives an error message stating that server execution failed. Therefore, you cannot continue. Isn't it annoying? But don't worry this problem can be solved. In this article, we have some solutions you can try to get rid of the error. let's start!

Steps to Backup Windows Media Player Files

Before applying any solution, it is best to back up the relevant files or folders. Now let us see how to backup Windows Media Player files

Please note: Backup is optional, if you need to have all the playlists and profiles, follow the steps below , otherwise you can skip it and jump to the following solution method.

Step 1 –Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer) using the Windows E key

Step 2 –Navigate to the following path

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player

Step 3 – Select all files from the media player folder (Ctrl A) , and then copy them using the Ctrl C keys. Now create a new folder on your desktop or preferred location on your computer and paste them (Ctrl V)

Restore Windows Media Player Backup Steps for Files

If you have backed up your playlists and other profiles and want to restore them, follow these steps

Step 1 –Open the new created folder where all files are saved. Select all files using Ctrl A key and then copy them using Ctrl C key

Step 2 –Now navigate to the following path and copy the Paste the file (Ctrl V) into the media player folder (below the path)

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player

Method 1 – Uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player

Uninstall Windows Media Player

Step 1 –Also use the Windows R key to open the run prompt

Step 2 –Type Optional Features in the run prompt and press Enter key. This will open Window Features

Step 3 –Scroll down and look for Media Features and click the duplicate next to Marquee UncheckCheckit (tick marks should not be present)

Step 4 –To save changes, click Sure. The uninstall process will begin and upon completion the message "Windows has completed the requested changes" will be displayed

Step 5 – Close the window and Restart the computer

Reinstall Windows Media Player

Step 1 –Also use the Windows R key to open the run prompt

Step 2 –Type Optional Features in the run prompt and press Enter key. This will open Window Features

Step 3 –Scroll down and find Media Features and click the duplicate next to it Check the box (a tick should be present)

Step 4 –

To save changes, click Sure. The installation process will begin and upon completion a message will be displayed stating "Windows has completed the requested changes"

Step 5 –

Close the window and restart the computer. Now check if the issue is resolved.

Method 2 – Run Windows Media Player Troubleshooter

Step 1 –

Also use the Windows R key to open Run Tip

Step 2 –

Type msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic in the run prompt and press Enter key

Step 3 –

Click the Next button to run the troubleshooter

第 4 步 –点击 应用此修复程序 选项将 Windows 媒体播放器重置为其默认设置。完成后，检查问题是否已解决。

方法 3 – 删除Windows 媒体播放器库文件

步骤 1 –同时使用 Windows + R 键打开运行提示

步骤 2 –在运行提示符中键入 services.msc，然后按回车键。这将打开Windows服务

第 3 步 –向下滚动并找到Windows 媒体播放器网络共享服务。右键单击它，然后单击停止

第 4 步 –现在使用Windows + E键一起打开文件资源管理器（Windows资源管理器）

步骤 5 –导航到以下路径或将以下路径复制并粘贴到文件资源管理器地址栏中，然后按回车键

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Media Player

步骤6 –删除扩展名为.wmdb的文件。要删除它们，请右键单击这些文件，然后从出现的列表中单击删除

步骤 7 –现在重新启动计算机并打开Windows媒体播放器并检查是否没有问题。

方法 4 – 重新注册Windows 媒体播放器组件

步骤 1 –以管理员身份打开命令提示符。为此，请在窗口搜索栏中键入cmd，然后按住Ctrl + Shift键并按回车键

步骤 2 –将打开用户帐户控制窗口。点击是

第 3 步 –在命令提示符下键入 regsvr32 jscript.dll 并按回车键。等到执行完成

第 4 步 –现在再次键入 regsvr32 vbscript.dll 在命令提示符下并按回车键

步骤 5 –同时键入 regsvr32 wmp.dll 在命令提示符下并按回车键

步骤 6 –关闭命令提示符并重新启动计算机，然后检查问题是否已解决。

方法 5 – 运行 SFC 和 DISM 命令

步骤 1 –以管理员身份打开命令提示符。为此，请在窗口搜索中键入cmd，然后同时按住Ctrl + Shift键，然后按回车键

步骤 2 –将出现一个用户帐户控制窗口。点击是

步骤3 –在命令提示符下复制并粘贴以下命令，然后按回车键。完成执行过程需要几分钟等待

sfc /scannow

第 4 步 –完成后，在命令提示符下复制并粘贴以下命令，然后按回车键。逐个执行它们

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

步骤 5 –当上述命令执行并成功完成时，重新启动系统并检查问题是否已解决。

Method 6 – Perform a clean boot on the system

Step 1 –Also use the Windows R key to open the run prompt

Step 2 –Type msconfig in the run prompt, and then press the Enter key. It will open the system configuration window

Step 3 –Go to “Service” tab

Step 4 –Check Hide all Microsoft services (a checkmark should be present) and click “Disable all”Button

Step 5 –To save changes, click “Apply” and "OK"

Step 6 –Go to Startuptab

Step 7 –ClickOpen Task ManagerLink

Step 8 –In the Status column, check the Enabled status. Right click on it and click Disable (note the disabled item, you may need it later)

Step 9 –Close Task Manager and restart the computer. Your system is now in a clean boot environment. Now check if the issue is resolved.

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