Restart your device. 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.

Designed by media lovers for media lovers. 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!

How to get the update. The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature.

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 10. Windows Media Player is included with Windows 10 desktop. Note that the app no longer plays DVDs. Find Windows Media Player on your PC: Use the search box on the taskbar to search for "Windows Media Player" Read more about DVD playback options for Windows. Windows Media Player on Windows 10.

Restart your device. 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.

Media codecs for playback of media in apps and in the browser: VP9 Video Extensions. Web Media Extensions. HEIF Image Extensions. Skype. Movies & TV. Groove Music. Xbox Game Bar. Windows Voice Recorder. Update information. Prerequisites. To install this update, you must have Windows 10 N installed. Registry information.

Windows 10. Windows Media Player is included with Windows 10 desktop. Note that the app no longer plays DVDs. Find Windows Media Player on your PC: Use the search box on the taskbar to search for "Windows Media Player" Read more about DVD playback options for Windows. Windows Media Player on Windows 10.

Get downloads, help, customizations, and more. Learn about Windows Media Player 12. Get Windows Media Player. Get plug-ins, skins, and more. For enterprise & A/V pros. Audio and video codecs. Codecs FAQ. Windows Media licensing. Find a partner at Microsoft Pinpoint* Windows Development Reference: Audio and Video in Desktop Apps.

For Windows 8.1. If you're running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro, you can search for a DVD player app in the Windows Store (learn more about the Windows Store). For Windows 7. Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, and Enterprise come with DVD playback capability built in. Full DVD capability is not available on Windows 7 Home Basic or Starter.