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FIX: A Windows Media Foundation-based application does not play a file that contains an audio stream that uses a custom language ID on a computer that is running Windows Vista

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario on a computer that is running Windows Vista:
  • You have an Advanced Systems Format (.asf) file that contains an audio stream.
  • The audio stream uses a custom language ID that is not specified in Request for Comments (RFC) 1766.
  • You play the .asf file in a Windows Media Foundation-based application, such as Windows Media Player.
In this scenario, the application does not play the .asf file. For example, you use Windows Media Player to play the .asf file. However, "Media Changing" is displayed for several minutes in the status bar. Eventually, Windows Media Player becomes unresponsive or returns the following error message:
The file you are attempting to play has an extension (.asf) that does not match the file format. Playing the file may result in unexpected behavior.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista SP2 and of Windows Server 2008 SP2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mf.dll11.0.6002.221972,868,22412-Aug-200912:38x86
Mferror.dll11.0.6002.221972,04812-Aug-200910:29x86
Mfpmp.exe11.0.6002.2219724,57612-Aug-200910:29x86
Mfps.dll11.0.6002.2219798,81612-Aug-200910:29x86
Rrinstaller.exe11.0.6002.2219753,24812-Aug-200910:28x86
Computer.pngNot Applicable4,13603-Apr-200921:39Not Applicable
Dxmasf.dll11.0.6002.221974,09612-Aug-200910:30x86
Msdxm.ocx11.0.6002.221974,09612-Aug-200910:30x86
Renderingcontrol.xmlNot Applicable5,42203-Apr-200921:39Not Applicable
Spwmp.dll6.0.6002.221977,68012-Aug-200910:30x86
Wmp.dll11.0.6002.2219710,627,58412-Aug-200912:39x86
Wmp.mofNot Applicable4,88703-Apr-200921:41Not Applicable
Wmpconfig.exe11.0.6002.22197107,52012-Aug-200910:30x86
Wmplayer.exe11.0.6002.22197168,96012-Aug-200910:30x86
Wmploc.dll11.0.6002.221978,147,45612-Aug-200910:31x86
Wmpplayer-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable2,99412-Aug-200912:31Not Applicable
Wmpshare.exe11.0.6002.22197107,52012-Aug-200910:30x86

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista SP2 and of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mf.dll11.0.6002.221973,547,64812-Aug-200912:33x64
Mferror.dll11.0.6002.221972,04812-Aug-200910:46x64
Mfpmp.exe11.0.6002.2219734,30412-Aug-200910:46x64
Mfps.dll11.0.6002.22197194,56012-Aug-200912:31x64
Rrinstaller.exe11.0.6002.2219760,41612-Aug-200910:46x64
Computer.pngNot Applicable4,13603-Apr-200921:04Not Applicable
Dxmasf.dll11.0.6002.221975,12012-Aug-200912:33x64
Msdxm.ocx11.0.6002.221975,12012-Aug-200912:33x64
Renderingcontrol.xmlNot Applicable5,42203-Apr-200921:04Not Applicable
Spwmp.dll6.0.6002.221979,21612-Aug-200912:33x64
Wmp.dll11.0.6002.2219713,427,71212-Aug-200912:34x64
Wmp.mofNot Applicable4,88703-Apr-200921:05Not Applicable
Wmpconfig.exe11.0.6002.22197108,03212-Aug-200910:48x64
Wmplayer.exe11.0.6002.22197171,00812-Aug-200910:48x64
Wmploc.dll11.0.6002.221978,147,96812-Aug-200910:48x64
Wmpplayer-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable2,99412-Aug-200912:14Not Applicable
Wmpshare.exe11.0.6002.22197108,03212-Aug-200910:47x64
Computer.pngNot Applicable4,13603-Apr-200921:39Not Applicable

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbsurveynew, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 968618
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 10/7/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 265