How do I fix "Error Loading Player: No playable sources found

Anonymous
2013-01-30T21:29:29+00:00

I am using IE9 version  9.0.8112.16421

Update Version 9.0.12

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video

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Anonymous
2013-01-31T13:50:47+00:00

Hi Nate,

Thank you for choosing Windows and thanks for providing us an opportunity to assist you.

As per the description, you are having issues with an error message Error Loading Player: No playable sources found.

  1. When do you get this error message?
  2. Which Media Player are you using?
  3. What is the format of the file that you are trying to play?

Reply to us if you face any issues with Error loading Player message  or any other Windows Issue, and we would be glad to assist you.

Have a nice day!

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-04-21T16:27:30+00:00
    1. When do you get this error message?

    = On 22nd April,at 12:27 am.

    1. Which Media Player are you using?

    = <removed link>

    1. What is the format of the file that you are trying to play?

     = It says 'VIP 1'

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-01T11:54:38+00:00

    I have same problem trying to play http://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/sundays/sundays/8466022

    can you help. I am on Windows 10

    YAY!! I fixed it and here's how

    how fixed ABC Radio online not playing

    In Chrome click the three dots icon for menu and select Settings

    Show advanced settings

    Privacy - Content Settings

    Cookies - all cookies and site data - Clear all cookies

    Then in Content Settings scroll down to

    FLASH and select “Allow sites to run Flash”

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-01T16:12:16+00:00
    1. when i try to stream any video online.
    2. VLC Media Player.
    3. Movie 1080

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-11T20:08:08+00:00

    I am having the  same problem with trying to watch movies on hdonline also was working yesterday. Please help me fix it.  Error Loading Player: No playable sources found.

    Thank you

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