Starting and Updating Windows Media Player

You start Windows Media Player like any other Windows program. You can use the Start menu or a button on the Quick Launch toolbar. After you start Windows Media Player, you should check for software updates on the Internet. Microsoft is continually adding features and fixing problems. You can use the Help menu in Windows Media Player to access updates on the Internet.

Start and Update Windows Media Player

Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.

Click the Help menu, and then click Check For Player Updates.

Follow the wizard instructions to complete the upgrade.

Did You Know?

You can automatically check for software updates . Click the Tools menu, click Options, click the Player tab, and then click the Once A Day, Once A Week, or Once A Month option.

You can test your sound hardware . Click the Start button, click Control Panel, double-click the Sounds And Audio Devices icon in Classic view, click the Voice tab, click Text Hardware, click Next, follow the instructions to test the hardware, click Finish, and then click OK.