How to Fix Windows Media Player “Server execution failed” Error on Windows 10?

Method 1: End Windows Media Player process in Task manager.

Step 1: Open "run" window by pressing "windows+r" key button on the keyboard.

Step 2: Type "taskmgr" without quotes.

Step 3: Click "ok".

Step 4: Under "Apps" if you find "Windows Media Player", select the Task and Click "End Task".


Open Windows Media Player and see if above Method works out for you.

If Method 1 does not work for you, try method 2 below:-


Method 2: Register jscript.dll and vbscript.dll

Step 1: Type "cmd" in search box and right click on it to run as Administrator.

Step 2: Type "regsvr32 jscript.dll" without quotes and hit enter.

Step 3: Click "ok" on the dialog box.

Step 4: Type "regsvr32 vbscript.dll" without quotes and hit Enter.

Step 5: Click "ok" on the dialog box.

Step 6: Close the command prompt window.

Open Windows Media Player and see if it works out for you. If not, try Method 3.


Method 3: Disabling "Windows Media Player Network Sharing " service.

Step 1: Press "Windows+R" key on the keyboard.

Step 2: Type "services.msc"

Step 3: Click on Ok.

Step 4: Find "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service" by scroling down.

Step 5: Double click and set the "Startup type" as "Disabled" under general tab.

Step 6: Click on "ok".

Step 7: Restart your computer and try opening the file in windows media player.

That's it.

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