windows media player always opens when i open google drive

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Windows will do some more calculations and give you another a remarkably similar looking box, this time with the option to delete previous windows installation(s). You could be presented with a list of files to delete right away, one of which is 'Previous Windows Installation(s)', or if that option is not visible, you will need to select the 'Clean up system files' option on the bottom left. Now, two things could happen at this point.

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The tool asks you if you want the Home or Business version of Windows 10 and, if you have one of these installed on your device, the newest build should hopefully be installed.

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Additionally, it might not tell you which version of the upgrade it will install in your system. One thing to bear in mind is that if you run the Media Creation Tool, it may not immediately display any kind of reference of upgrading to the most recent version of Windows 10. To access it, simply download and install it before using it to upgrade your device to the latest version. Despite this, it’s worth pointing out that some users see the Media Creation Tool alternative as a better and more reliable option.

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Once ready to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 version, you’re able to use the Windows Update Tool. This is an easy piece of information to find out, simply head to the “About Windows” screen where it should tell you the necessary information. Can't upgrade to the latest Windows 10 versionĮvery now and then, Microsoft releases a new update for Windows 10. Updates tend to provide various bug fixes to help the operating system run smoother but can also introduce new and exciting features to Windows 10.Īhead of carrying out the upgrade, you should see which version of the operating system you’re currently using. If you still have problems, use the Start Menu to search for 'performance', run Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows, click the Data Execution Prevention tab and turn DEP on for all programs and services, then reboot and try again.Ģ.

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Make sure that hardware Disable Execution Prevention (DEP) is switched on in the BIOS, referring to your motherboard manual for help if you need it.

If this didn't work for you back when Windows 10 launched, try it again now - the tool has received a number of updates since.

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Don't rely on GWX: visit, click Download tool now, save the tool, and run it on the PC you want to upgrade. If updates fail, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter (see below, number 3)

Open Control Panel and then run Windows Update and ensure that the PC is fully up to date.

I have sent Google feedback to add voice to the issue. You might want to report the bug to Google via the Gmail Menu > send feedback, as pictured below.

Next time you get an email with video attachment of the same type, click the Download button to have it download and open automatically in your preferred desktop video player.Ĭlear the option Open certain file types automatically after downloadingįirefox users can do the workaround too by changing what Firefox does when you click on or download a file.

Enable 'Always Open Files Of This Type'.

Click down arrow menu next to the downloaded file.

Do this once (for each file type) after clicking Download.

Personally, I think this bug is worth putting up with for all the other conveniences, integration with Docs and security the interface provides. This is the best workaround while still using to reduces the number of clicks to play a video attachment.

Consuming videos on social media, iCloud, Google Photos and YouTube.

Thunderbird and other desktop email clients on computers.

I've replicated the issue in Chrome, Safari and Firefox. I would want a single click to view the video.Īffected: Gmail on Computers. But I can imagine it would be annoying if I regularly received videos via email attachment. I've had five customers report this issue where they can't play video attachments in gmail. I rarely receive emails with video attachments, normally they're Google Photos or YouTube links. After clicking on the video attachment in a gmail message, expecting it to play, instead this error appears, 'Whoops! There was a problem while playing this video'.

Windows media player always opens when i open google drive