Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)
Operating system/browser | Player version | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
Windows 10 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in clean installs of Windows 10 as well as upgrades to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. In some editions of Windows 10, it's included as an optional feature that you can enable. To do that, select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Manage optional features > Add a feature > Windows Media Player, and select Install. DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10. |
Windows 8.1 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro, but doesn't include DVD playback. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 8.1. For Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8.1 N and KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack. |
Windows RT 8.1 | N/A | Windows Media Player isn't available for Windows RT 8.1. |
Windows 7 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. For Windows 7 N or KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack. |
Mac OS X | Windows Media Components for QuickTime |
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If you want to reinstall Windows Media Player, try the following:
Windows Media Player is an easy-to-use application. It provides high quality performance whether you choose to watch a movie or play music tracks. The software has got other perks and helpful features prepared, such as user-friendly interface, ability to organize your files into playlists, support of other devices like Xbox360 and more. Read more: how to update windows Media player manually and automatical. Scroll down to Windows Media Player; Click Install (the process might take several minutes to complete) Once complete, launch Windows Media Player from the Start Menu; Once the app has been launched it will link with the Grid 3 Media Player so the music library can be played through the accessible Grid 3 app. Get the latest Media Player downloads from the Official Microsoft Download Center. Part 1: How to update Windows Media Player. There are several ways to update Windows Media Player. Besides update, you can have other selections so as to enjoy its full benefits. Please refer to the following tutorials. No.1 Update from the official Windows website. Just as you know, Windows Media Player.
Click the Start button, type features, and select Turn Windows features on or off.
Scroll down and expand Media Features, clear the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
Restart your device. Windows Media Player should be uninstalled.
Repeat step 1.
Scroll down and expand Media Features, select the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
Restart your device. Windows Media player should now be reinstalled.
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Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the 'Get help' section in Windows Media Player.