Windows Media Diagnostic Tool

If you are using Windows Media Player or Windows Movie Maker instead of a dedicated player, then there is a chance that you encountered various problems whenever you attempted to open the application or play a particular file. Considering that the causes that lead to these irritating issues are manifold, identifying the responsible system variables can be a time-consuming task.

By far the simplest way to get around problems with Media Player is to launch the troubleshooter, as suggested by the app whenever it encounters an error. It is worth mentioning that, at times and depending on your operating system, it may be very difficult to troubleshoot the potential culprits due to a wide variety of reasons, from drivers and hardware to the various other programs you have installed on your computer.

Windows Media Diagnostic Tool is a lightweight piece of software that simplifies troubleshooting by gathering system configuration information and packaging it into a single compressed file that can be sent to a professional for review. You will be happy to learn that the necessary information is all stored in plain text files in a dedicated folder that you can archive and send to an IT professional without too much hassle.