Fix “Foo Input WMA” Not Working: Common Errors & Solutions If you are using Foobar2000 and encounter issues playing WMA (Windows Media Audio) files, you are likely dealing with a broken or missing “Foo Input WMA” component. While foobar2000 is a powerful, lightweight player, it requires specific components to handle proprietary formats like WMA, especially on 64-bit versions or newer Windows installations.
This guide will walk you through common errors and solutions to get your WMA files working again. Common Errors
“Unsupported format” error message when trying to play WMA files. Foo Input WMA missing component error upon startup. No sound or skipping through the playlist. Failed to play error message. Solutions: Fix “Foo Input WMA”
Here are the most effective solutions to resolve WMA playback issues in foobar2000. 1. Reinstall/Update the WMA Input Component The most common issue is that the component file ( ) is missing or corrupted.
Download the latest official WMA component from the foobar2000 components page. Open foobar2000 and go to File > Preferences.
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