Windows Media formats are supported in many software and hardware-based players as well as Microsoft's own software-based Windows Media Player. The foundation container format for Windows Media is the ...

Correction: this story has been corrected to remove the implication that iTunes sells audio files in formats other than AAC. iTunes did begin selling DRM-free songs earlier this year, but those files ...

WMP is included in clean installs of Windows and upgrades to Windows 11/10 from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. However, in some editions of Windows 11/10, it’s included as an optional feature. Follow the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Microsoft never fully killed off the classic Windows Media Player ...

Q:In order to play streaming video on the Internet, I find that I need three different media players. That's because some Web sites use the Microsoft Windows Media Player format, others use RealPlayer ...

Media player software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media ...