Can't add Windows Media Player control.

poe

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Hello, I'm trying to add a Windows Media Player control to VS 2005 but I have some problems.

First, I right-click in the toolbox and click "Choose Items...". Then I click the COM Components. But in the list I can't find Windows Media Player. So then I clicked browse, went to System32 folder in WINDOWS and chose wmp.dll.
But then i got this error message: "Self-registration for C:\Windows\System32\wmp.dll failed."

I also tried adding the msdxm.dll but I get the same error.

Please help!
 
I know this is a late reply but (seemingly) the solution has just been released. I had the same problem on Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit. It didn't work yesterday and it works today. The only noteworthy difference? I installed SP1 for Vista.

Hopefully you've found an alternative solution by now. I just wanted to inform others whom may be seeking an answer to the same issue.
 
cant add wmp.dll to toolbox

Hi, i came across the same issue today. Im working on a XP Pro version 2002 SP 3. what could be a possible solution.

I just want to play a video, is there another way around?
 
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