The Windows Media platform is a complete set of end-to-end components that you can use for the creation, distribution, and playback of audio and video content.

 
Windows Media Services

Windows Media Services
Create the ideal media server with Windows Media Services and Windows Server to deliver high-quality on-demand and live streaming experiences over the Internet or an intranet.

Audio and Video Codecs

Audio and Video Codecs
Provide home-theater-like experiences on a broad range of portable and network connected devices with Windows Media 9 Series codecs.

Digital Rights Management

Digital Rights Management
Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a proven platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers, portable devices, and network devices.

Windows Media Encoder

Windows Media Encoder
Use the Encoder to create audio and video content including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, and support for mixed-mode voice and music content.

Windows Media Developer Center

Windows Media Developer Center
Create your own digital media solutions by using one or more of the Windows Media Software Development Kits (SDKs).

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player
Deploy the Player with customized settings, distribute the Player with applications or Web sites, or develop custom products and services based on the Player.

 
 
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Windows Media Services
 

Windows Media Services 2008

Update the Windows Media Server Platform

Using Windows Media Services 9 Series

 
 
Hot Downloads
 

Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Evaluation

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

Windows Media Encoder

Codec Installation Packages

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