Trying Video LAN Client might be worth a try. It tends to be less annoying and make less problems than the Windows Media Player.

It is freeware.

Here is a general information page about it.

Here is the download page for the Windows platform.


You would have to open the file or internet address by using the Video LAN Client application.

Right-clicking on the file or link, choosing "open with" and then selecting Video LAN Client (VLC) is my suggestion for now.

If it does not work, post here.