The new Windows Media Player
The new Windows Media Player is a modern media player application that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It replaces the older Groove Music app and offers a more streamlined and user-friendly interface for managing and playing your music and video files. (Wikipedia, n.d.)
The new Windows Media Player features a clean and intuitive design, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.
Features
Audio playback
Windows Media Player supports popular audio formats like MP3, 3GP, AAC, Dolby AC-3, FLAC, M4A, WAV, and WMA (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Video playback
Windows Media Player supports popular video formats like MP4, ASF, AVI, MOV, and WMV. (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Tutorials
Learn how to rip audio CDs to MP3 with Windows Media Player 11
Downloading and installing Windows Media Player
You can install the latest version of Windows Media Player from the Microsoft Store, or download it from Softpedia.
Comparatives
| Feature | Windows Media Player (2022) | VLC Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 10/11 | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Supported Formats | MP3, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, ASF, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC | Virtually all audio/video formats (MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLAC, OGG, etc.) |
| DVD/Blu-ray Playback | No | Yes (with menus, subtitles, chapters) |
| Streaming Support | Yes (limited, DLNA/UPnP) | Yes (network streams, internet radio, screen capture) |
| CD Ripping/Burning | Yes | No (ripping), Yes (burning via plugin) |
| Equalizer & Audio Effects | Basic | Advanced (many filters/effects) |
| Subtitle Support | Yes (limited formats) | Yes (broad support, online search, customization) |
| Interface Customization | Minimal (light/dark mode) | Extensive (skins, plugins, hotkeys) |
| Cost | Free (Microsoft Store) | Free (open source) |
| Privacy/Ads | No ads, but Microsoft telemetry | No ads, no telemetry |
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References
Wikipedia (n.d.) Windows Media Player (2022) [Wikipedia] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player_(2022)
For more information, please visit the archives at Into Windows, MSPowerUser, Windows Latest and Windows Report; or run a Bing, DuckDuckGo, Google, or YouTube search for "Windows Media Player".
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