why i cannot open mp3 file using window media player using java

Question

I need to open mp3 file in windows media player in java. getting an error. codes are as follows

File f=new File("D:\\songsmain\\kolaveri.mp3"); // path of the mp3 free
Desktop d1=Desktop.getDesktop();
d1.open(f);

Please tell us something about your error, for example a stacktrace? — home, Feb 12 '12 at 13:42
which error? have you set default player windows media player? — Jayyrus, Feb 12 '12 at 13:44
@home: the error thrown is IOException:Failed to open file:file path. Error message: Access is denied — Dee, Feb 12 '12 at 14:50
@JackTurky: yeah default player is wmplayer and I am using win 7 — Dee, Feb 12 '12 at 14:51
@Dee: Please post the stacktrace. Can you manually open the file (if Windows 7, without admin previliges)? — home, Feb 12 '12 at 15:26

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 12 '12 at 13:44

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Two possible solutions:

1- Don't forget to include :

import java.awt.Desktop;
import java.io.File;

2- Make sure the file exists :

if (f.exists())
   if (Desktop.isDesktopSupported())
     Desktop.getDesktop().open(f);

answered Feb 12 '12 at 13:44

Karim

The [exceptions thrown](http://stackoverflow.com/a/9239693/418556) by `Desktop` should reveal 'missing file' & various other things, if handled & reported properly. – Andrew Thompson Feb 12 '12 at 13:50
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You're absolutely right, but since he (or she) doesn't tell us what is the error, I suggest the most basic solutions first :) – Karim Feb 12 '12 at 13:52
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He? It is best not to presume the sex of a poster. I claim to be 'Andrew', but you can't prove that I'm not really 'Andrea'. ;) – Andrew Thompson Feb 12 '12 at 13:54
Hahaha, whatever :P the person who is asking, and to please you, I'm going to edit my previous comment. ;) – Karim Feb 12 '12 at 13:55
Thanks man (or human :P) I guess with 30456 reputation, it would be useless if I +1 you too, but I'm still going to do it. – Karim Feb 12 '12 at 14:01
the error thrown is IOException:Failed to open file:file path. Error message: Access is denied – Dee Feb 12 '12 at 14:53
@Cookiki For what it's worth, comment upvotes don't increase reputation. – kba Apr 09 '12 at 23:16

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