If WMP doesn't open when you click on the icon or the WMP icon has changed
it is likely being caused by Malware on your system. There are more than a
few programs that will help you get rid of this. Below are some options for
you to try.
***This might also cause WMP to launch when you log in or turn on your
PC.***
http://www.nwlink.com/~zachd/pss/pss.html#startup
PestPatrol
http://pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/w/winpup32.asp
CWShredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
Housecall AntiVirus
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After you get all of the malware removed then you will want to reinstall
Windows Media Player over itself. Depending on how WMP was installed on
your machine you may already have the installer. If you do it is located in
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\Installer. The file name of the
installer is "mpsetupxp.exe"
If you don't see the folder then run C:\Program Files\Windows Media
Player\setup_wm.exe and that will re-download the installer and install it.
--
Chris Lanier
Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
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Stuart B said:
I am having a problem. Everytime I boot up my PC and the desktop screen
appears ( I am using XP professional), Windows Media Player appears. It has
only started doing this in the last few days. Does anyone know how I can
stop it appearing everytime I turn my PC on other than just clicking the
little 'x' in the corner!.
