{"id":123507,"date":"2023-02-10T02:51:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T02:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=123507"},"modified":"2025-04-11T07:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:15:01","slug":"fix-0xc1010103-cant-play-video-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-0xc1010103-cant-play-video-error\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] 0xc1010103: Can’t Play. Choose Something Else to Play<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is annoying to receive unsupported format errors with error code 0xc1010103 that don’t let you play videos.<\/p>

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This error is usually encountered when users try to use native Windows apps such as Windows Media Player to watch a video.<\/p>

The ‘can’t play video’<\/strong> error may seem confusing at first, but rest assured, there are several ways to fix it. In this post, we will discuss how to fix error code 0xc1010103 irrespective of the cause.<\/p>

What Causes ‘Can’t play video <\/strong>0xc1010103<\/strong> error’?<\/strong><\/h2>

Missing audio\/codecs or unsupported video file format won’t let your videos play. Besides, junk files, outdated or corrupted GPU drivers, or corrupted video player programs can cause the ‘can’t play video’ error. There is a possibility that your video may be corrupted or damaged, which can cause a ‘can’t play video 0xc1010103 error’.<\/p>

How to fix error <\/strong>0xc1010103 can’t play error in videos?<\/strong><\/h2>

The error usually occurs due to missing codecs or incompatible file formats. Thus workarounds involve either installing the supporting codec<\/a> or changing the video file format. If the video doesn’t play even after installing the codec or converting the format, try troubleshooting the system drivers.<\/p>

If none of these workarounds work and you still receive the ‘Can’t play. Choose something else to play…’ error, the video file has turned corrupt and must be fixed using a robust video repair software<\/a>.<\/p>

8 Methods to fix video error 0xc1010103<\/strong><\/h2>
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  1. Update the video player to the latest version<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Play the video on different media players like VLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Install the missing codecs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Change the video file format<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Use Video Playback Troubleshooter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Update the GPU Driver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Clean all unnecessary files and temp data<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Repair video with Stellar Repair for Video software<\/li>\n<\/ol>

    Method 1: Update the video player to the latest version<\/strong><\/h3>

    No matter which video player you’re using to play the video, update it. As updates fix technical glitches, add new features, and enhance performance.<\/p>

    So, if your Windows Media Player cannot play the video, try to upgrade the media player to the latest available version.<\/p>

    Method 2: Play video in another media player<\/strong><\/h3>

    The error code 0xc1010103 mostly occurs due to missing codec or unsupported file format. So, try playing the problematic video in another media player as it may fix the issue. The most preferred media player is VLC Media Player, which is configured to play most of the known file formats.<\/p>

    Other than VLC, you can also use QuickTime, KM Player or Winamp, etc.<\/p>

    Method 3: Download the missing codecs<\/strong><\/h3>

    The error 0xc1010103 could be because one or more supported codecs are missing or not installed on your computer. So, download and install the compatible codecs for that particular video.<\/p>

    To download codec for Windows Media Player, follow the below steps:<\/strong><\/p>