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Tip: Right-click the application icon in the search results and select for faster access in the future. How to Enable or Reinstall Windows Media Player

Codec packs are dangerous if chosen poorly. The only safe, non-malicious pack for is the K-Lite Codec Pack (Basic or Standard) .

Windows Media Player does include codecs for certain modern or niche formats:

If you cannot find the player by searching your Start menu, you can easily enable or reinstall it using the Windows Features panel. Method 1: Via Windows Settings (Recommended) Open by pressing Windows Key + I . Click on Apps , then select Optional features .

Click , search for Windows Media Player , and click Install . Enable via "Turn Windows features on or off" : Press Win + R , type optionalfeatures.exe , and hit Enter. Scroll to Media Features and expand it. Ensure the box next to Windows Media Player is checked. Click OK and restart your PC. Special Cases: Windows 10 N or KN Editions

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