How To Open Windows Media Player?
To open Windows Media Player on a Windows computer, try one of these methods:
1. Search Method
Step 1: Click the search icon or box next to the Start menu on the taskbar.
Step 2: Type “Windows Media Player” into the search bar.
Step 3: Select Windows Media Player from the search results to open it.
2. Start Menu
Step 1: Click the Start menu.
Step 2: Scroll through your list of applications until you find Windows Media Player.
Step 3: Click on it to launch the program.
3. Run Command
Step 1: Press the
Windows key + Rto bring up the Run dialog.Step 2: Type
wmplayerand either press Enter or click OK.
These steps should open Windows Media Player so you can start using it to play your media files. If you can’t find Windows Media Player, it may not be installed or enabled on your system, especially if you’re using a newer version of Windows. In that case, you might need to enable it through the Windows Features settings.
What is Windows Media Player (WMP)?
The Microsoft Windows Media Player , also known as WMP or Wmplayer is a fully functional media player, developed by Microsoft at no extra cost with every Windows installation. It enables users to view images, play music from a CD or music file, and watch video content. Additionally, Windows Media Player enables users to extract audio CDs and organize their music collections. It should be noted, however, that Windows Media Player does not support DVD playback due to copyright limitations.