Windows Media Player is a built-in multimedia player that comes with Windows. While it is a reliable and widely used application, users may encounter errors and issues from time to time. This article aims to provide guidance on troubleshooting common Windows Media Player errors.

Windows 11. Calibrate your HDR (high dynamic range) display for a better experience with HDR content on your Windows 11 PC. The Windows HDR Calibration app helps you improve color accuracy and consistency. It also lets you customize how vividly colors will appear for both HDR and SDR (standard dynamic range) content when HDR is turned on.

Windows Media player should now be reinstalled. Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the "Get help" section in Windows Media Player. Learn how to get Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

To open the video playback settings, select the Start button, then enter Settings. Select Settings > Apps > Video playback . If you're having issues with video playback, see Troubleshooting poor video playback . To learn about how can you save battery when playing video, along with other battery-saving tips, see Battery saving tips.

Windows 11 Windows 10. You can play high-definition videos (HD, Ultra-HD, or 4K) in the Movies & TV app on Windows. To enjoy high-definition quality, make sure that: The video itself is HD or 4K (not SD) Your hardware (device and screen) can play high-definition (check the manufacturer’s website)

How to install programs from a disc on Windows 10. Windows 10. If installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation. Insert the disc into your PC, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

Windows 11 Windows 10. You’ll be able to play streaming high dynamic range (HDR) video when your Windows PC has a display that’s optimized for HDR video (if you have HDR video streaming turned on in HDR settings). To find out if a display is optimized for HDR video. Select Start , then search for settings. Select Settings > System > Display .

Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support. Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 Windows Media Player. Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Learn more. Download Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player 12—available as part of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10*—plays more music and video than ever, including Flip Video and unprotected songs from your iTunes library!

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.)