Should I uninstall Windows Media Player?

Should I uninstall Windows Media Player?

Whatever your reasons, there is no need to keep Windows Media Player installed on your PC if you never use it and don't intend to use it. Keep in mind, however, that uninstalling the player from Windows affects all users of a PC; once you uninstall the player, no user of the PC will be able to use it.

Does Windows 10 have Media Player?

Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. In some editions of Windows 10, it's included as an optional feature that you can enable. To do that, select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Manage optional features > Add a feature > Windows Media Player, and select Install.

How do I fix a corrupted Windows Media Player?

If nothing helps, you can uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player via Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features On or Off. In the list, which is in alphabetical order, expand the option Media Feature. Uncheck the box next to Windows Media Player. Restart the system.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player on Windows 10?

1 Unload WMP – Control Panel, Programs and Features, [left-hand side] Turn Windows features on or off, Media Features, clear Windows Media Player checkbox, Yes, OK, Restart the PC.

What Windows Media Player do?

Windows Media Player (WMP) is a software application from Microsoft used to play, store and organize digital audio, images and video. While earlier editions of WMP were released for PC s running a variety of operating system operating systems, including Windows Mobile.

How do I download Windows Media Player 12 on Windows 10?

Go to Apps > Manage optional features > Add a feature. Scroll down to Windows Media Player and select it. Click Install. Job done!

How do I uninstall Windows Media Center?

On the left hand panel click on Turn Windows Features on or off. Scroll down to Media Features and expand the folder. Then Uncheck Windows Media Center… You'll get a verification message making sure you want to disable it, click Yes.

Click "Start" and type "windows features" into the search field; then press "Enter" to open the Windows Features dialog. Clear the check next to "Windows Media Player" and confirm that you want to turn off (or uninstall) Windows Media Player. Click "Restart Now" to shut down your computer and start it up again.

How do I uninstall Windows Media Player and reinstall it?

Why is Windows Media Player not working?

Where is Windows Media Player located in Windows 10?

Windows Media Player in Windows 10. To find WMP, click Start and type: media player and select it from the results at the top. Alternately, you can right-click the Start button to bring up the hidden quick access menu and choose Run or use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R. Then type: wmplayer.exe and hit Enter.

How do I repair Windows Media Player?

This update, referred to as FeatureOnDemandMediaPlayer, removes Windows Media Player from the OS, although it doesn't kill access to it entirely. If you want the media player back you can install it via the Add a Feature setting. Open Settings, go to Apps > Apps & Features, and click on Manage optional features.

Reinstall Windows Media Player. Sometimes if some changes of the media player or the computer, then it may cause the Windows Media Player crashing problem. You can simply reinstall the WMP and restart it immediately to solve the problem.

Why is my Windows Media Player not responding?

Click the Start Menu and select Control Panel. Open Programs and Features, Click 'Turn Windows features on or off', open up Media Features and untick Windows Media Player. Click Yes then OK and then restart the notebook. When Windows has restarted, click the Start Menu and select Control Panel.

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