How do I restore Windows Media Player in Windows 10?
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This article explains how to fix corrupt settings in Windows Media Player 12. Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. Why Restore Default SettingsWindows Media Player 12 relies on its configuration settings to run smoothly. There are settings for the program to use and custom ones saved when you make a change—like customizing the view or adding music folders. However, things can go wrong with these configuration scripts. Usually, corruption is the reason why you suddenly get a problem in Windows Media Player 12. For instance, when you run the program, a problem might arise, such as:
Learn how to reset Windows Media Player. How to Run the MSDT Tool to Reset Windows Media PlayerIf you have a stubborn configuration problem in Windows Media Player 12 that you can't fix, instead of uninstalling WMP 12 and starting again, all you might need to do is reset to its default settings. In Windows 7 or higher, one of the best tools to use for this job is called the MSDT (Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool). It detects any corrupt settings in WMP 12 and can be used to reset them to the original settings. To discover how to do this, follow the simple tutorial below.
How to Run the MSDT Tool in Advanced ModeIf you want to switch to the advanced mode to view the diagnostics in verbose (detailed) mode, click the Advanced hyperlink and clear the Apply Repairs Automatically check box when starting the tool.
If you have problems with the music library in Windows Media Player, you might want to read about rebuilding WMP's database. Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Updated: 12/31/2020 by With the popularity of streaming media, e.g., Spotify and
Netflix, traditional media software has lost some of its popularity. If you're having trouble deciding whether or not you want to keep Windows Media Player, the following sections show you how to uninstall or reinstall it.
Re-enable or reinstall Windows Media PlayerIf you have previously uninstalled Windows Media Player, you can reinstall it.
What happened to Windows Media Player in Windows 10?Windows Media Player was eventually replaced in Windows 8 with Groove Music. Groove Music persisted in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, before being replaced in turn with the Media Player in Windows 11.
Where has my Windows Media Player gone?Open the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter by clicking theStart button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, typetroubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. ClickView all, and then click Windows Media Player Settings. Hope this helps.
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