What Version Is My Windows Media Player?
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To determine the version of Windows Media Player, start Windows Media Player, click About Windows Media Player on the Help menu in and then note the version number below the Copyright notice. Note If the Help menu is not displayed, press ALT + H on your keyboard and then click About Windows Media Player.

What version of Windows Media Player is on Windows 10?

Get Windows Media Player

Operating system/browser Player version
Windows 10 Windows Media Player 12 Learn more
Windows 8.1 Windows Media Player 12 Learn more
Windows RT 8.1 N/A
Windows 7 Windows Media Player 12 Learn more

Is my Windows Media Player up to date?

Check Manually for Updates

Open Windows Media Player and make sure it is in library mode instead of play mode. For library mode, click the icon with three squares and an arrow. Press “Alt-H” for the help menu. Select “Check For Updates…” and Media Player will automatically assess whether you have the latest version.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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