

It’s also worth noting that while DVD support has been taken away, support for FLAC and MKV files is added to Windows 10, and you can use WMP for that.ĭo you still use and prefer Windows Media Player for music and video playback on your Windows 10 desktop? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts. For more, read our article: How to Set Default Apps in Windows 10.

When you first dive into Windows 10, you’ll find that your media is already set to open in its new universal apps (Groove, Photos, Movies & TV.) But if you want to stick with WMP, you can set it as your default player by adjusting file associations. However, it’s obvious that Microsoft is phasing out some of its legacy software for the new universal apps instead. Personally, I would have like to see at least a fresh coat of paint on the WMP interface. Windows Media Player hasn’t changed at all since its last update to version 12 in Windows 7. So, if you recently upgraded from Windows 7 to 10, and aren’t quite ready to use the new apps, you’ll be happy to see its familiar UI. To do that, right-click on it and select Pin to taskbar, Pin to Start, or both. If you plan on using it a lot, you might want to pin it to the Taskbar while you’re here. To find WMP, click Start and type: media player and select it from the results at the top.Īlternately, you can right-click the Start button to bring up the hidden quick access menu and choose Run or use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R. For more on that, read our article: How to Bring DVD Playback to Windows 10. However, there are plenty of third-party utilities (hint: VLC) that will let you play DVDs.


You can also fine-tune the layout, choose from a range of online music and video stores and services, and much more. Streamlined Design - The Player provides faster access to top activities, such as ripping, burning, and syncing.
