Make sure that the music library is fully rebuilt before you exit Windows Media Center or Windows Media Center Extender. Disable the media streaming or the media sharing feature in Windows Media Player. To do this, follow these steps: Open Windows Media Player, and then click Stream.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows Media Player that could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Player opened specially crafted media content hosted on a malicious Web site.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows Media Player 9, Media Player 10, and Media Player 11 that may allow the execution of malicious code.

Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file. There are no prerequisites for installing this update.

The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Player opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a malicious website. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system remotely.

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.

Resolves an issue in which a black screen is displayed for as long as several minutes when you update a graphics driver. Resolves an issue that could cause a reduction in system performance when network activity occurs. Resolves an issue that could cause data loss when you copy a large file.

To install the correct version of this update, you must know whether you are running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7 or of Windows Server 2008 R2. Note Windows Server 2008 R2 is available only as a 64-bit operating system.

Learn how to screen mirror or project content from one device to another.

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!