Common DLL Errors  -Wmp.exe  

The file wmp.dll has a version number of 9.0.0.3075 where 9.0.0.2980 was expected. Windows Media Player is not installed properly and must be reinstalled.

This error message can be misleading in some respects. It is typically displayed whenever you attempt to open Windows Media Player but, despite the content of the error, uninstalling and reinstalling the Windows Media Player will have no effect in resolving this issue.

The issue does relate to a conflict in dll versions, however, as the message suggests and can be resolved using the following technique:

Click Start

Click Run

Type c:\windows\inf\unregmp2.exe /UpdateWMP

Click OK

wmp.dll

explorer has caused an error in wmp.dll and needs to close

wmp.dll is the main library used by the Windows Media Player and there are a number of problems that can surface because of this file. In this case, it is highly likely that the dll has not been registered properly or at all, or it has become corrupt for one reason or another. Re-registering the dll will usually resolve this issue and enable you to continue using Media Player on your computer.

Click Start

Click Run

Type regsvr32 wmp.dll

Click OK

You should receive a message stating that the registration was successful – click the OK button

Attempt to open and use Windows Media Player