Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
Windows Media Player Legacy is available as an optional feature of Windows 10 and 11. For modern video features like 4K, Microsoft recommends the Media Player app. To learn more, click here.
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Operating system |
Player version |
How to get it |
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Windows 10/11 |
Windows Media Player Legacy |
Included in clean installs of Windows 10. In some editions of Windows 10 and in Windows 11, it is offered as an optional feature that you can enable. To do that, follow these steps or select the button below:
DVD playback isn't included. |
Streamlined playback modes
The Now Playing mode is a study in minimalism: It shows only the controls you need, so nothing comes between you and your music or video. A new taskbar thumbnail with playback controls makes previewing easier and more fun.
Troubleshoot Windows Media Player
To manually troubleshoot or upgrade your installation of Windows Media Player, try the following:
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Select Start button, enter features in the search, and then select Turn Windows features on or off.
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Expand Media Features and see whether the Windows Media Player check box is selected. If it is, clear the check box.
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Select OK and then restart your PC. This will remove your current version of Windows Media Player.
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After your PC has restarted, repeat step 1.
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Expand Media Features and select the Windows Media Player check box.
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Select OK and then restart your PC. This will reinstall the latest version of Windows Media Player for your system (Windows Media Player 12, with a few exceptions).
