Win98 media player is missing

[kasrawis]

i have OS win 98E and its media player is missing where to find it ?
i don't have CD ROM or high speed to download a new version of it now can anyone tell me how to bring back my old media player

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Navigate to My Computer --> Local Disk C --> Program Files
and look for a folder called something along the lines of Windows Media Player.
Can you find the folder?

[DeltaSlaya]

Yes, do as Carbon asks, then:
If you can find the folder open it and look for the executable. Not sure what it is called in your version though you'll probably know.
Right-click it and click , 'send to > desktop (as shortcut)'. If thats not an option in 98 then just create shortcut and move to appropriate location.


If you can't find the the folder / file please tell us what version you have had and we will locate a download for you - if there is no other alternative. (You could download it to a flash drive or something on another computer if you feel dial-up is too slow).


P.S. Can you recall what may have happened before you lost your shortcuts? ie A PC or Registry Cleaner? Other person on your computer? Installation? Uninstallation? Update?

[kasrawis]

thank you for your replies..!!!
Oh i have already check c:/programs file/  there is not any folder called windows media player
i'm Intermediate using OS XP and i like to use 98 too i don't want to reinstall it i want to use this now is there any way to get back my old Media player ? 
thanks

[DeltaSlaya]

Ok, check 'Control Panel > Add or Remove programs', or whatever it is called in 98. Is it there?

If not; something has caused it to be deleted or get uninstalled, therefore you cannot just 'get back' your media player you must install it again.

You could also try searching your hard drive for "WMP" or "Windows Media" or "Media Player", try "Media" or "Player" by themselves if you're not getting anywhere. Some of them should get some hits if indeed there is a trace of the program still.


You didn't answer my question about what you think may have caused it.

[kasrawis]

Ok yesterday my friend were playing song i asked him if he uninstalled or delete it but he said i didnt do anything

Yes i check everywhere i couldn't find it, i checked control panel already there isn't

Can i get it by restoring the system ?
to restore i have to go to MSDOS and i forgot the command of restoring
98 if you remember it can you tell me ?
thank you

[DeltaSlaya]

I still think it would be best to obtain a copy of the installer.

If by 'command or restoring' you mean

Code: [Select]

sfc /scannow
Though, I don't think that will fix your problem at all.
Seeing as you are severely restricting your options the only alternative would be to reinstall. I don't see the point in taking such drastic measures though...

[kasrawis]

THank you so much buddy i got it back by restoring
i've just restored that and my media player is apearing

GOD Bless you

[DeltaSlaya]

I'm glad that your problem is resolved!

May I ask what you did exactly? Did 'sfc /scannow' work, I don't think I've ever really used WIN98 at all, but I'm surprised if that worked.

[kasrawis]

No the command you gave me it didn't work but i found something
take a look at this

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5035252.html

it helped me very good and i get it back thank you so much