Guide: How to install Windows Media Player 10 in Windows 7

[jonnybiggs69]

So the info from jondoe666 has got me closer to having it installed on Win7 Ultimate x64...thanks!

It is in the programs folder, it opens from the desktop shortcut and it plays mp3 files from my hard-drives.
BUT...
-> I can't access some of the menus, ie Tools/Options to change settings - the menu drops down but nothing happens when I click on the menu item I want.
-> CD's play, but no audio from speakers (works with MediaMonkey).
-> When I try and rip a CD I get Error 0xC00D0FAA - (WMP cannot rip the track because a compatible MP3 encoder is not installed etc etc). I have searched for this and checked all suggestions with no success.

I have WMP10 installed in a virtual machine as well and I copied all registry entries from the XP Virtual machine relating to Media Player and added them to my Win7 Registry but that hasn't helped either.

We're getting closer! Any advice?

[jjctw1969]

use real player, if you donot mind DRM

[jonnybiggs69]

Well "RealPlayer Alternative" would be the answer to the DRM issue
http://download.cnet.com/Real-Altern...-10698783.html

At the moment I'm using MediaMonkey because it has the file tree type navigation that I love in WMP10, but it's annoying that MM doesn't have gapless playback. Heaps of requests in their support forums but as yet no joy...
MM seems to be the closest thing I have found to WMP10 in the way it works and the sort features. I actually really like it!
For video I am using COWON Jet Audio - it plays everything I throw at it and has a good left-hand navigation system as well.
The search for player all-in-one happiness continues...

[jjctw1969]

NO one wanna be white mouse

[chazzamatazz]

I tried this but to know avail. But a relatively simple way did occur to me: use VirtualBox to run XP in Windows 7 (it is free! ) and then install WMP10. So that is what I am doing now...

[mick]

hi, still cannot unpack INF.files from wmp10exe.
desperate to goto wmp 10

Originally Posted by mick

still cannot unpack INF.files from wmp10exe.

Install freeware 7-zip, right click on the .exe file and extract files from it.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

....Now you should be able to use Windows Media Player 10 in Windows 7.

I wonder if this would work with 9 also (wmp9 is better than 10 (9 is the BEST of the WMP series to be quite honest))

[Kigongo]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

It didn't work for me in Windows 7 Professional x64.

Here is a screenshot of the russian author of the original instructions (Windows Media Player 10 in Windows 7 Ultimate build 7600)

I followed the instructions above in Safe Mode but the installation part not in Safe Mode. I am really greatful, Windows Media Player 10 is still the best player for me.

Thanks

[Kigongo]

I have followed the procedure religiously and re-installed several times but I keep getting this message below:
"The file wmplayer.exe has a version number 10.0.0.3802 where 12.0.7600.16667 was expected.

Please assist.