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For more information, refer to [[Manual.Media|Media Player page in the Manual]].

==Why does Shareaza crash when I play videos?==

Shareaza Media Player is a <nowiki>DirectShow</nowiki> media player, similar to Windows Media Player, which means it relies on separately installed filters to play most multimedia files. Shareaza may crash because you don't have the proper codecs/filters installed to play the file, or they are improperly installed. If this is the case, remove existing codec packages and download the [http://www.codecguide.com/download_mega.htm K-Lite Mega Codec Pack]. 

If you don't like Enormous codec packs, try installing only what the filters you need: see [[DirectShowFilters|Direct Show Filters]].

==I can't hear any sound.  The video doesn't show.  The video is upside-down.  What's wrong?==

You're probably missing a necessary codec to decode the file or the codec you're using isn't a good one.  See above for a codec pack, or [[DirectShowFilters|Direct Show Filters]] for individual codecs. If you are still stuck, try the [http://forums.shareaza.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=48 Shareaza Help with Files Forum].

==Is there any way to control the Shareaza media player without having it in focus? (Power Mode)==

Yes, you can control Shareaza in the system tray, or by clicking Window &gt; Show Remote.

[[Image:media_remote_default.png]]

==I don't want to use Shareaza to play my files, how do I play with my default player?==

{{box|Tools &gt; Shareaza Settings... &gt; '''General'''  &gt; Media Player}}
You can remove file types from the list or completely avoid using [[Manual.Media|SMP (Shareaza Media Player) ]] by unchecking the top two options.