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Can I install Windows Media Player 12 with Windows 8.1 Pro OS?

Anonymous
2020-12-25T08:08:37+00:00

I tried to watch a video that asked me to install Windows Media Player 10.  I don't want to upgrade to Windows 10. 

Will Windows 12 allow me to play videos like these?   Can I install Windows Media Player 12 with Windows 8.1 Pro.  Can I install Media Player 10 without upgrading to Windows 10.  I currently have Windows Media Play installed.

Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-25T10:18:25+00:00

    Windows Media Player 12 is what comes with 8.1.

    Open WMP > under Help Tab > About WMP it tells you there.

    You can try installing the Codecs to view those files from here.

    Windows 8/8.1 has a serious lack of Codecs.

    http://www.snapfiles.com/get/k-lite-full.html

    FYI: During our review, we found that this program offers to install promotional, third party components. Installation of these components is optional but you should pay attention during setup

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    Or use a different Media Player:

    "VLC Media Player (VideoLAN)"

    http://www.snapfiles.com/get/videolan.html

    Cheers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-25T11:28:19+00:00

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-media-player-81718e0d-cfce-25b1-aee3-94596b658287

    Windows 8.1 Windows Media Player 12  <br><br>Learn more <br><br> Included in Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro, but doesn't include DVD playback. Go to the<br>DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 8.1. For Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8.1 N and KN editions

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