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Stefunny
Copper Contributor
Mar 30, 2026

Windows 11 Media Player gives an 0x80070323 error when playing an MP4 file

I get a 0x80070323 error when I play an MP4 file on my computer and then close the actual folder the file is in. I shouldn't need to keep the folder open just to play the file. Jesus Microsoft is get...
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Nixonmon
Copper Contributor
Apr 01, 2026

Open Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.

Uncheck Windows Media Player, click OK, then restart your PC.

Repeat the process and re-enable Windows Media Player to reset its settings.

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    Stefunny
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 01, 2026

    Hi Nixonmon,

    Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. I tried everything you suggested, including restarting (twice, after disabling and re-enabling the Media Player), and then even a third time, but the issue persists.