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Windows Vista Media Player Screenshots

Here is a sneak peek at what the new Media Player with the glass effect is going to look like in Windows Vista.
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Still 'no demand' for media-player-free Windows

A major U.K. retail store and three of the largest PC vendors worldwide still have no plans to sell the version of Microsoft Windows that does not contain its media player, five months after the version was released.

Microsoft started offering Windows XP N, a version of Windows without a bundled media player, in June of this year to comply with last year's antitrust ruling by the European Commission.
microsoft - comments - 19.11.2005

Windows Media Player 11 Interview

I just put online my first interview here at The Insider. I ask a few questions I've seen asked here in the community in regards to Windows Meda Player 11 to Geoff Harris who is the Product Unit Manager for WMP 11.
microsoft - comments - 6.5.2006

Windows Media Player 11 Released

As promised and revealed by Neowin, Microsoft has released Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP.
download - comments - 30.10.2006

Windows Media Player Sidebar Gadget

This sidebar gadget has all the capabilities of WMP as embedded in a web page including the ability to play playlists, moves, audio, etc (.wpl, .wmv, as.
download - comments - 12.2.2007

Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin

Have you been itching to enjoy your media content on Firefox? The Windows Media Player team put a lot of work into evolving media playback on Windows Vista through the new Media Foundation pipeline, and has also been actively monitoring feedback on WMP and playback in general.
download - comments - 17.4.2007

Windows Media Player 11 for XP download

I have some information about release dates on WMP 11 for XP that no one else has. This info was obtained from a Microsoft employee who I can't name but was able to give me this info.

UPDATED: Windows Media Player 11 for XP
download - comments - 10.5.2006

Windows Media Player 11 Beta Official download

Finally, Today it seems that Microsoft have released the highly anticipated Windows Media Player 11 public beta! Along with this release, Microsoft have launched WMP11's new website, which explains some of WMP11's major features.
download - comments - 17.5.2006

Windows Media Player 11 will RTM on September 14th

Exclusive news from keznews.net: Windows Media Player 11 for XP will RTM on September 14th, 2006.
microsoft - comments - 6.8.2006

Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 released to the public!

Today Microsoft has released Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 to the public. It can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/... 11/default.aspx. The new build number is 11.0.5705.5043.
download - comments - 31.8.2006

XP and Vista to get new media player

Microsoft plans to jazz up its music player in Windows Vista, the company's next operating system. But at least some of the new features will debut much sooner.
windows - comments - 18.4.2006

New IE, Media Player Features Expected to Debut in Windows Vista Refresh

Testers will soon have a new Community Technology Preview build, the second one that Microsoft has issued for its next-gen Windows client. Beta 2 is looking like December, sources say.
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No Media Player 10 for Apple users


Microsoft will not be developing a version of Media Player 10 for the Mac

Microsoft has confirmed that it will not be developing a version of its Media Player 10 for Apple users.
microsoft - comments - 20.1.2006

Windows Media Player 11 release pushed to Tuesday Oct 30th

Windows Media Player 11, originally scheduled to be released in a final version to the public today, was pushed back to Tuesday Oct. 30th.
microsoft - comments - 25.10.2006

Disable and Remove URGE Online Store in Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11)

Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) for Windows XP is the latest Windows Media Player (WMP) for Windows Vista, and available as free standalone program downloadable from Micrsoft for genuine Windows XP SP2 users. WMP 11 features Windows Vista-like feel and touch user interface, plus several other improvements and enhancements.
windows - comments - 20.11.2006

DVD Jon hacks Media Player file encryption

Norway's best known IT export, DVD Jon, has hacked encryption coding in Microsoft's Windows Media Player, opening up content broadcast for the multimedia player to alternative devices on multiple platforms.
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Windows Vista Build 5231 and Windows Media Player 11 Leaks!

Windows Vista Build 5231 has leaked to the web. The new build is said to include Windows Media Player 11 included. View the screenshots below! This is a Main branch build that was released on September 12th, 2005 at 8:20PM.
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How to Clear & Stop Displaying Windows Media Player 12 Frequent List in Windows 7

Windows 7 Start Menu is almost similar to Windows Vista however Windows 7 Taskbar aka superbar is way different from Vista & XP Taskbar. In Windows 7 Taskbar you have access to jump list and recently opened document list of Office word and for Windows Media Player you will get frequently played video list.
windows - comments - 20.7.2009

Windows XP get Windows Media Player 11 in June

Microsoft plans to jazz up its music player in Windows Vista, the company's next operating system. But at least some of the new features will debut much sooner.

The software, which will be built into Vista, is designed to offer better synching with portable devices, make it easier to scroll through long libraries of music, and be tightly integrated with Urge, a new subscription and download music service co-developed by Microsoft and MTV Networks.
windows - comments - 18.4.2006

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Media Player 12 on Windows 7

Windows Media Player 12 has completely new User interface as well as many new features. WMP 12 comes as default media player on Windows 7 and has been designed to take advantage of Windows 7 new features like Windows Taskbar, HomeGroup and Jump Lists.
windows - comments - 17.6.2009

I do not like MP3 player :)

I do not like MP3 player :)

Gmail Audio Player

Gmail has a built-in player for MP3 attachments. If you receive emails that include MP3 files (maybe a podcast or a public domain recording), you can listen them directly from Gmail.
common - comments - 23.8.2006

Microsoft Planning Own Music Player?

Microsoft confirmed on Thursday that it was looking into building its own competitor to Apple's iPod, which controls nearly 75 percent of the MP3 player market. For years, the company took a hands-off approach, allowing its partners to build the players and only offering the software.
microsoft - comments - 28.1.2006

Microsoft urges users to update Flash Player

In an unprecedented move, Microsoft has issued a critical advisory urging users to apply a critical update from Flash Player update from Macromedia. The vulnerability first reported by eEye Digital Security and Sec Consult, can allow malicious parties to inject unauthorized code, using invalid array indexes, to be executed by Flash Player.
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Microsoft Moots 'Universal' MP3 Player Dock

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a working group to develop a universal docking standard for portable devices, the US-centric organisation announced this week. The move is being driven by Microsoft - at least, the software giant is the only company to be granted quotation space on the CEA press release, and there's a Microsoft staffer in the working group's chair. It's not hard to see why. Having failed to beat the iPod using proprietary technology - the Windows Media format - it's try to beat it using a sharper weapon: the open standard it defines.
microsoft - comments - 24.11.2005

Sony chops price on Blu-ray player

Sony has announced its plans to slash the price of high definition, according the Associated Press. At a New York press conference, Sony talked up its forthcoming BDP-S300 Blu-ray player. The big selling point? Its $599 price.
common - comments - 27.2.2007

Microsoft's Zune player seeking Hollywood stardom

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Microsoft's Zune is looking to Hollywood to gain an edge on Apple's iPod.
microsoft - comments - 12.8.2008

Microsoft XBOX 360 HD DVD Player pictures

Xbox 360 HD-DVD player Dashboard

microsoft - comments - 10.8.2006

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player price drop

Now US $129.99! The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player price has dropped from $179.99 to $129.99 (U.S. MSRP.)
microsoft - comments - 6.2.2008

Microsoft's MSN Video Player is now live, streaming TV shows

As promised, Microsoft has now launched MSN Video Player, its latest venture into the video on demand market.
microsoft - comments - 3.8.2009

Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 Out

Microsoft on Thursday released a second beta of Windows Media Player 11, providing some performance enhancements, bug fixes and the integration of Windows Media Connect functionality into the player itself...
betanews.com - 01.09.2006

Windows Media Player Protocol Rollover

When Windows Media Player connects to a Windows Media server the player tries to use the most efficient protocol for the job. However, the player is not always able to connect with the first protocol it tries. This is usually due to either a firewall issue or the version of the client and server that are being used together.




winbeta.org - 19.08.2008

Community Article: The Windows Media Player 11 experience

Columnist Joli Ballew previews Windows Media Player 11 in Windows Vista, revealing an improved media library, redesigned interface, helpful shortcut menus, and a fast search tool for which you might just go crazy...
microsoft.com/windowsvista - 25.05.2006

Organize Your Media Files in the Windows Media Player 10 Library

Columnist Galan Bridgman discusses the powerful features of the Library, an important Windows Media Player 10 feature that helps you keep track of all your media files...
WindowsXP/expertzone - 04.01.2006

Windows Media Player 11 Delayed

Microsoft has temporarily put its release of Windows Media Player 11 on hold, citing quality concerns. According to several Windows enthusiast sites such as Neowin, the company pushed back its target date from Tuesday to October 30...
betanews.com - 26.10.2006

Windows Media Player Plug-in for Firefox Now a Reality

The department of Microsoft's development team delegated to interoperability and open standards have released what might have seemed the least likely product ever to emerge from Redmond: an officially sanctioned Windows Media Player plug-in for Mozilla Firefox...
betanews.com - 17.04.2007

Microsoft denies the severity of a Media Player exploit

The proof of concept for a Windows Media Player exploit does exist, and it has been shared. But it's not a vulnerability, Microsoft said, because it would need to trigger remote code execution...and this one doesn't...
betanews.com - 30.12.2008

VLC Media Player 0.8.6 Test1

VideoLAN is an excellent multimedia player with it's own plugins for playing different formats, so it doesn't need any codecs to be installed. It works great for previewing partially downloaded files too as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.

Updates Include:
neowin.net - 24.10.2006

Seven critical Windows patches next Tuesday, including to Media Player

Microsoft's regular pre-briefing on monthly security issues contained some dire news, including patches for a reportedly "Critical" vulnerability affecting Windows Media Player for XP, Vista, and Windows Server 2008...
betanews.com - 09.08.2008

Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 Released

As anticipated, Microsoft have just released Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for XP. Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for Windows XP offers you unmatched choice and flexibility for your digital media. You can easily manage your libraries of digital music, photos, and video on your computer; explore a new world of music through the integrated URGE music service; and connect with mobile devices so you can have your digital media collection wherever you want it.

Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all versions of Windows XP with Service Pack 2, including Windows XP Home Edition N and Windows XP Professional N. Beta 2 includes fixed issues from Beta 1, additional online stores, and changes to sharing digital media content. To learn more about these changes, use the link below.


jcxp.net - 03.09.2006

Organize and transfer music and movies to portable media devices with Windows Media Player 10

Columnist Justin Harrison explains how to use Windows Media Player to transfer music and movies to portable devices...
WindowsXP/expertzone - 31.03.2006

PINNED: Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 Released

As anticipated, Microsoft have just released Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for XP. Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for Windows XP offers you unmatched choice and flexibility for your digital media. You can easily manage your libraries of digital music, photos, and video on your computer; explore a new world of music through the integrated URGE music service; and connect with mobile devices so you can have your digital media collection wherever you want it.

Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all versions of Windows XP with Service Pack 2, including Windows XP Home Edition N and Windows XP Professional N. Beta 2 includes fixed issues from Beta 1, additional online stores, and changes to sharing digital media content. To learn more about these changes, use the link below.


jcxp.net - 01.09.2006

Neowin Hands on: Sky Player in Windows 7 Media Center

Microsoft today held a UK launch party for Windows 7 and announced a major partnership with Sky. Sky Player, Sky's online TV service, will be available to Windows Media Center users in Windows 7. Sky previously announced the same service will be available on Xbox 360 later this month but have now confirmed this will now be available to Windows 7 Media Center users too. The service will allow users access to Live TV, on demand content, movies and sport. Existing Sky TV customers will be able to purchase an online Sky Player multiroom subscription for £5 per month. Customers with Sky Multiroom or Sky Broadband Unlimited will be able to access live channels for no extra charge.

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neowin.net - 22.10.2009

Windows Media Player: Internet access to home media

By linking your Live ID to your user account in Windows 7 (from build 7048), you can now stream your home media to your another PC/laptop connected to a work or public network. Both your home network PC and work network PC should be linked to the same Live ID account. The media is streamed always from home network to work or public network. This feature partially worked in build 7048, but works pretty neat in the recent 7057 build.

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neowin.net - 12.03.2009

MS Testing Media Center TV Streaming

Microsoft is currently testing a Slingbox-like add-on that would allow Windows Media Center users to watch programming on their PCs from anywhere using mobile devices and laptops, BetaNews has learned. The stream would play through Windows Media Player...
betanews.com - 13.01.2006

Abode refreshes media player, adds free Sony, CBS movies

Adobe on Tuesday said it had begun to roll out the first update to its desktop media player, complete with a new interface and content deal with Sony...
betanews.com - 22.07.2008

Sky Player in Windows 7 Media Center now available

Sky Player, Sky's online TV service, is now available to Windows Media Center UK users in Windows 7. Sky kicked off the service on the Xbox 360 late last month. The service will allow users access to Live TV, on demand content, movies and sport. Existing Sky TV customers will be able to purchase an online Sky Player multiroom subscription for £5 per month (currently on offer, normally £10). Customers with Sky Multiroom or Sky Broadband Unlimited will be able to access live channels for no extra charge. Non-Sky TV customers will require a monthly subscription that starts at £15 per month to the Base Entertainment Pack.

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neowin.net - 19.11.2009

PINNED: Windows Media Player 11 Released

After a brief delay, Microsoft today made available Windows Media Player version 11. The update includes several enhancements, including a completely revamped user interface, improved syncing, and full integration with the new URGE music service from MTV and Microsoft.

Windows Media Player 11 has been publicly available as a beta download since May of this year. However, issues with the quality of the release caused Microsoft to delay the final product while last minute bugs were ironed out.

Windows Media Player 11 is available for Windows XP users only and is available for both 32-Bit and 64-Bit platforms.


jcxp.net - 31.10.2006

Windows Media Player 11 Due on 30th October

Despite mentioning in a press release that Windows Media Player 11 would be ready for 24th October, Neowin has learned via a Microsoft spokesperson that this date has been changed to 30th October.

Windows Media Player 11 sports a new UI, better sync capabilities and an intergrated version of URGE.


neowin.net - 25.10.2006

Adobe refreshes media player, adds free Sony, CBS movies

Adobe on Tuesday said it had begun to roll out the first update to its desktop media player, complete with a new interface and content deal with Sony...
betanews.com - 23.07.2008