Fix Windows Media Player.lnk Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Windows Media Player.lnk files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Windows Media Player.lnk file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Windows Media Player.lnk file @C:\Windows\system32\unregmp2.exe,-155. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Windows Media Player.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Windows Media Player.lnk file compatible with Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 8

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Fix Windows Media Player.lnk errors

1 Information about Windows Media Player.lnk file
2 Errors related to Windows Media Player.lnk file
3 How to fix Windows Media Player.lnk related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Windows Media Player.lnk

4.1 List of Windows Media Player.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Windows Media Player.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@C:\Windows\system32\unregmp2.exe,-155

Software
Program	Windows Vista
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	Vista

Details
File size	974
Oldest file	2012-07-25
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Windows Media Player.lnk file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Windows Media Player.lnk file. Windows Media Player.lnk file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Windows Media Player.lnk file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Windows Media Player.lnk is corrupted
Windows Media Player.lnk cannot be located
Runtime Error - Windows Media Player.lnk
Windows Media Player.lnk file error
Windows Media Player.lnk file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Windows Media Player.lnk file:
Windows Media Player.lnk file could not be loaded
Windows Media Player.lnk file doesn't exist

Windows Media Player.lnk

Application could not be started because Windows Media Player.lnk file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Windows Media Player.lnk can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Windows Media Player.lnk file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Windows Media Player.lnk errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Windows Media Player.lnk file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Windows Media Player.lnk file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Windows Media Player.lnk file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Windows Media Player.lnk or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Windows Media Player.lnk file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Windows Media Player.lnk file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Windows Media Player.lnk file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Windows Media Player.lnk file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Windows Media Player.lnk file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Windows Media Player.lnk file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Windows Media Player.lnk file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Windows Media Player.lnk file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Windows Media Player.lnk file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Windows Media Player.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 1327 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	08b1597fbaa0fd13c3c77d985248aa8b
	SHA1	e9c99c89566dc5e3357ab435dcfc0beebcfe1be0
	SHA256	7ef5640409b66c3df340e7942781abc4a491adce4977bd6026006e93b00e6217
	CRC32	b7f236ab
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Windows Media Player.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 974 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	68ad62a6a8b1d3d8cbfce6cc61c937d4
	SHA1	b0b45b491478d97c761f571c38a1d988eedc77eb
	SHA256	ffd34e8c2743e41a4845d4646718c21a4cca1b42b348ce3c757f7cac60a78e59
	CRC32	ede190f7
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\

Filename Windows Media Player.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1327 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	08b1597fbaa0fd13c3c77d985248aa8b
	SHA1	e9c99c89566dc5e3357ab435dcfc0beebcfe1be0
	SHA256	7ef5640409b66c3df340e7942781abc4a491adce4977bd6026006e93b00e6217
	CRC32	b7f236ab
	Example file location	---