JSI Tip 8123. Windows Media Play reports 'Invalid File Format. (Error=8004022F)'?

Jerold Schulman

June 6, 2004

1 Min Read
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The subject behavior will occur if any of the following are true:

  • One or more Windows Media Player files are missing or corrupted.

  • The media file you are attempting to play is damaged.

  • The format of the media file you are trying to play is NOT supported.

  • The media file you are attempting to play uses a codec which is NOT installed.

  • The media file you are attempting to play uses a codec which is NOT supported.

See You receive an "Invalid File Format" error message in Windows Media Player for a resolution.



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