Windows Media Player

You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player to play and organize digital media files on your computer and on the Internet. It is like having a radio, video player, CD player, and information database all-in-one. You can use Windows Media Player to listen to radio stations from all over the world, play and copy your CDs, look for videos that are available on the Internet, and create customized lists of all the digital media files on your computer.

The following sections introduce conceptual information about digital media and provide steps for using the Player.

Windows Media Player tour Explains and demonstrates how to use the Player.

Using Windows Media Player Provides instructions on using the primary features of the Player.

Customizing the Player Explains how to customize the look and performance of the Player to suit your needs.

Understanding digital media concepts Discusses basic concepts, such as local and streaming media, network buffering, and licensed files.

Glossary Provides definitions and terms related to the Player.

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