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Hello,

I run Win Me. I have always used WMP without a problem, until this week. I downloaded some files last week that played fine. A few days later, I went to play the files, and I get error message 0xC00D0029........(network connection has failed). Some play, some don't. I've tried downloading WMP 9, but I don't know if I actually have it or not.

I don't know why it happened, and while I have looked it up on Google for the remedy, is there a way to fix this, and can it be done without fooling with the registry?

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks. :confused:

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Brief summary and practical next steps for error 0xC00D0029 on Windows ME

This error indicates the player failed to reach a required network resource (license server, stream or remote file). On older setups (Win ME + WMP 7.x) that most often means one of: the file is incomplete or stored on a remote/temporary location, a license/DRM check cannot complete, a codec or protocol the player needs is missing, or a local firewall/proxy is blocking WMP.

Try these non-registry troubleshooting steps (in order):

  1. Confirm the file source. If it was downloaded, re-download from the original site and compare file size. If it was a stream or remote file, verify the server is reachable in a browser.
  2. Test the file in another player (for example VLC or Winamp). If it plays there, the file is fine and WMP-specific fixes are needed.
  3. Check firewall/proxy and system clock. Temporarily disable any third-party firewall or ensure WMP is allowed; check Internet Explorer proxy settings if used. Also make sure the PC clock/date are correct (DRM license checks are time-sensitive).
  4. Refresh player state without touching the registry. Reset or repair WMP via its uninstall/repair or reinstall routine, and install the latest codecs supported by the OS. Rebuilding the player’s database or reinstalling the player often clears transient errors.
  5. If the files are DRM-protected, license acquisition can fail; try to fetch the file/license again while online or play the file on the machine that originally obtained the license.

Note: ’s point about letting the player contact the Internet is a good quick check; the rest of the list gives non-registry alternatives if that alone does not help. Most cases are fixed by re-downloading, allowing WMP network access, or installing the updated player/codecs rather than editing the registry.

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Member Avatar for swatkat

Hi,
Try this:

1] Open Windows Media Player.
2] On the Tools menu, click Options.
3] On the General tab, select the Connect to the Internet (overrides other commands) check box, and then click OK.

Then check whether you get the error or not!

Member Avatar for flyerorange

Hello,

I must not have WMP 9, because there is no General option in the Tools/Options menu.

Member Avatar for swatkat

Hi,
Which is the version of WMP? You can know this by going to Help Menu > About, in WMP.

Member Avatar for flyerorange

I have version 7.01.00.3055

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Was able to upgrade to WMP 9 just now. Problem solved. Thank you.

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