In Windows 8, Windows Media Player is no longer the default program to open your music files such as MP3 files. When you open a MP3 file, the Music app is used to open and play the file instead.

How to Open Multiple Windows Media Players. Windows Media Player allows you to play audio and video files without having to install third-party software.

If Windows Media Player on your Windows PC will not open, work, play or rip, then this post offers workable suggestions on how to fix the problem.

Tired of Windows Media Player shenanigans? These open-source apps are a better solution, and they're completely free.

How to Restore the Default Windows Media Player Settings. Windows Media Player 12 not only includes a feature-rich player but also a multimedia organizer for collecting photo, audio and video files.

You can use the built-in Windows Media Player Settings, Library and DVD Troubleshooters to fix WMP problems & issues in Windows 11/10.

Windows Media Player will be removed when you upgrade to Windows 10. If you are currently using WMC on Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you should be aware that it will be removed once you upgrade to Windows 10.

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.

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