Microsoft KB Archive/813403

= Windows Media Player Tries to Open HTTP://1/ After You Open a Web Page that Requires a License =

Article ID: 813403

Article Last Modified on 2/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series

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SYMPTOMS
In Windows Media Player, when you open a Web page that requires a license, and then click Yes to acquire the license, Windows Media Player tries to open HTTP://1/ instead of the Web site that you expect.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when both of the following conditions are true:
 * Netscape Navigator 6. or later is installed, and it is set as your default Web browser.
 * A Netscape Navigator 6. or later browser window is open.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do one of the following:  Close the Netscape Navigator 6. or later Web browser window.

-or- Set Microsoft Internet Explorer as your default Web browser. For more information about Microsoft Internet Explorer, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

-or- Install Netscape Navigator 4. , and then set it as your default Web browser.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
Windows Media Player uses a plug-in to support Netscape Navigator 4. and earlier versions. by using a plug-in. However, Netscape Navigator 6. , and later versions, do not support the Navigator 4. plug-in model. For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/version64/plugin.aspx

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