Can't view export in h264 format Premiere Pro

So i was working on a project, and wanted to export it.
I usually export in h264 format with any high quality preset. The exported file is an mp4 file.

But when i go to watch the newly exported file it doesnt play at all, i get an error from every video player i have tried and VLC just doesnt respond at all. I have come to the conclusion that i am missing a codec but i thought that the h264 format was pretty standard and that any videoplayer would handle it.

I also havent had this issue before so i have no idea what is going on.

The worst part is that i cant seem to find anyone having the same issue, and i cant find a solution.

I have tried uploading the cursed file to YouTube and it too is having trouble with processing the video. But when i used Premiere's automatic YouTube upload feature when exporting, it somehow worked.