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Virtualization lets your PC emulate a different operating system, like Android™ or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your PC. If you upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on your PC, these steps will help you enable virtualization.

In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.

How to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It’s easy to rack up Microsoft Rewards points and earn your way toward great rewards like gift cards, movies, games, nonprofit donations, and more. Stay signed in with your Microsoft account and you'll earn points for doing the things you already do.

Some multiplayer games offer cross-network play (or cross play), which enables gamers on Windows 10/11 devices and Xbox consoles to play with gamers on PCs, Nintendo consoles, Playstation consoles, and more. To see whether a game supports cross play, check details at the Microsoft Store in either the Xbox games catalog or Windows games.

Switch voice typing languages. To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.

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Macros are sequences of events (such as keystrokes, mouse clicks, and delays) that can be played back to help with repetitive tasks. They can also be used to replay sequences that are long or difficult to run. You can assign a macro recorded in Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center to a key or a mouse button.

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To resolve this, see Troubleshoot problems with the Windows Media Player app. 0xC00D1163. This error may occur when there are issues with digital rights management (DRM) for protected content. If you're unsure about the error code, refer to the error types below and the instructions to resolve it.