Microsoft Windows Media Player
Free player Windows Media Player was developed specifically for the Windows operating system. With it, users can enjoy music, watch photos and movies. Thus, one application allows you to replace many other software. Convenient control and a customizable interface have allowed the program to become a favorite for many music lovers, film and photo lovers. Moreover, now you can download Windows Media Player for free in Russian.
This program supports most popular formats.
Unfortunately, many users make one mistake: without familiarizing themselves with all the functionality of the utility, they look for new software with, as it seems to them, a richer set of functions. However, do not repeat their mistake and do not rush. After all, Windows Media Player- not just a player, but a whole multimedia center. She can:
- synchronize with other devices,
- play Flip Video and audio from iTunes,
- convert user-created file lists,
- burn files from the player list to disk or transfer them to another device,
- search.
In addition, through this “player” you can purchase media content online. Updated versions Windows Media Player has an improved interface. Now, in order to open the desired file, just one keystroke on the selected file located in the drop-down menu on the left.
To create a playlist, all you need to do is necessary files drag and drop into the window, and files may alternate there different formats. If we're talking about about audio files, you can attach covers to them using images that are stored on your device.
At the first booting Windows Media Player it checks the computer's operating system for authenticity.
Functional
In order to start working with this program, we advise you to download Windows Media Player for Windows 7, 8, 10. To create a playlist, select a file (video, audio or photo format) and drag it to open window. There you can create a cover for your album and add it to it additional information. All files can be catalyzed, sorted by genre, album, date. You can also record video files directly from the program.
A 10-band equalizer is available to users.
If you prefer to listen to music or watch videos in the background, then use the mini-window mode. The latest versions of the program allow you to watch TV programs and record them on your device.
Let's take a closer look at the possibilities.
Playback
Available:
- Plays files in the following formats: M4V, MPA, M4A, MPG, FLAC, TTA, WAV, JPEG, AAC, MP4, 3GP, MOD, MP2, MTS, H.264, MP3, WTV, M2V, ADT, TTS, MP4V, MIDI , MPEG, VOB, MID, AVI, RMI, WMV, MOV.
- View captions, if any, as well as credits and lyrics.
- Playback of recordings from VCD, CD, DVD discs.
- View television channels and listening to the radio.
Working with playlists
Available:
- Create playlists in popular formats.
- Editing playlist viewing parameters (adding information, changing cover).
- Rating the file using a five-point system.
- Receipt detailed information about the file (date of its creation, size, genre, location, affiliation with the album, indication of the name of the artist, composer). It is possible to get additional information about the file via the Internet.
Copying and recording
All files entered into the program can be written to disks through it, indicating the recording speed. File conversion occurs without loss of quality. Also, if necessary, you can install copy protection.
Synchronization
With this feature, you can view files and listen to songs, synchronizing data located on your computer with portable device. In this case, you just need to download Windows Media Player for free to do this.
Player setup
Available:
- Change the tone of the sound. Yes, you can do it sound sound in the style of “Rock”, “Classic”, “Retro”.
- Change video settings.
- Adjust playback speed and sound volume.
Safety
The program allows you to change parameters Internet security Explorer. New versions of the utility have improved search, an expanded library, and expanded support for online stores where you can purchase the necessary files. The program interface has also been changed.
Disadvantages of the program
Having problems installing on Windows XP with Service Pack Service Pack 3.
The program is constantly trying to enter online stores, although only those stores that operate in our country are available.
The operation of the software affects the speed of functioning of other running programs.
How to install on a computer
On computers with operating system Windows system 7 standard media player is not regular program, and built-in system component, and therefore its update has a number of features. Let's look at how you can perform the above procedure.
Because Windows Player is systemic Windows element 7, then you will not be able to update it, like most other programs, in the section "Programs and Features" V "Control Panels". But there are two others standard way do this: manual and auto update. In addition, there is also additional option, which involves non-standard actions. Next we will look at all these methods in more detail.
Method 1: Manual update
First of all, we will look at the most obvious method - a standard manual update.
Method 2: Automatic update
To avoid manually checking for updates every time, Windows Player you can customize them automatic monitoring after a certain amount of time followed by installation.
- Launch Windows Player and click RMB on the top or bottom panel of the interface. Select from the list that appears "Service". Then go to the point "Options…".
- In the parameters window that opens, move to the tab "Player", if for some reason it opened in another section. Then in the block "Automatic update" near the parameter "Check for updates" set the radio button depending on your wishes in one of three positions:
- "Once a day";
- "Once a week";
- "Once a month".
- But in this way we only included automatic check updates, but not their installation. In order to enable automatic installation, you need to change some system Windows settings, if they have not been configured accordingly before. Click "Start" and go to "Control Panel".
- Choose "System and safety".
- Next, go to "Update Center".
- In the left area of the interface that opens, click "Settings".
- In field « Important updates» select an option "Install automatically". Be sure to check the box next to "Get recommended updates". Next click "OK".
Now Windows Player will update automatically.
Method 3: Force update
There is another way to solve our problem. It is not quite standard, and therefore it can be described as forced update Windows Player. It is recommended to use it only if for some reason it is not possible to update with either of the two options described above. The essence this method consists of downloading from the official website Microsoft latest version of the Media Feature Pack, which includes Windows Player for Windows 7, with its subsequent installation. But since this player is an OS component, you must first disable it.
- After downloading the program installation file according to the system bit depth, proceed to deactivate the component. Sign in "Control Panel" via menu "Start" and click "Programs".
- Go to the section "Programs and Features".
- In the left area of the activated window, click "Enabling Components".
- A window opens "Components". It will take some time until all the elements are loaded into it.
- After the elements have loaded, find the folder named . Click the icon «+» to her left.
- A list of elements included in the named section will open. After that, uncheck the box next to the name "Components for working with multimedia".
- A window will open with a warning that deactivating the specified component may affect other programs and OS capabilities. We confirm our actions by clicking "Yes".
- After this, all checkboxes in the above section will be unchecked. Now press "OK".
- Then the procedure for changing functions will begin. This process will take a certain amount of time.
- After it finishes, a window will open where you will be asked to restart your PC. Close everything active programs and documents, and then click "Reboot Now".
- After restarting your computer, run the pre-downloaded installation Media file Feature Pack. The installation of the Media Feature Pack will begin.
- After it is finished, open the enable components window again. Find the folder "Components for working with multimedia". Place a check mark next to this section and next to all subdirectories that are included in it. After that press "OK".
- The procedure for changing functions will start again.
- After its completion, you will again need to restart the computer to finally install the component we need. After this, you can assume that Windows Player has been updated to the latest version.
As you can see, there are several ways Windows updates Media in Windows 7. We recommend setting up automatic update this player, if for some reason it is disabled, and henceforth forget what updating the specified system component means, since this procedure will now happen without your participation. And here forced installation It makes sense to use updates only when all other methods have not brought a positive result.
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.9
- Updated codecs
- Fixed hardware decoding with new video card drivers
Program update
- Added support for new file types (.avcs, .heifs, .heif, .avci, etc.)
- Added support for AV1 codec
- Updated codecs
- Bugs fixed
Program update
- Updated codecs
- Bugs fixed
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.6
- Now the sound on the laptop is even louder! - new algorithm increase the volume
- Codec update
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.5
- Codec update
- Fixed a crash when opening damaged files
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.2
- H.265 and VP9 decoders updates
- Fixed player crash with some versions of NVIDIA drivers
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.1.1
- Resolved conflict with some antiviruses (Error 412)
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.1
- Optimization of video codecs. Radical reduction in resource consumption on some systems.
- Optimization of memory consumption for NVIDIA video cards
- Fixes in displaying 10-bit video
- Fixed DXVA hardening on some video cards
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.0.2
- Fixed a bug that caused an error on AMD video cards.
New version of WindowsPlayer 3.0
- Added HTS-HD hardware decoder
- Optimization of WEBM and HEVC hardware decoders
- Corrected incorrect display time when playing Blu-ray streams
- Faster rewinding on files with broken indexes
WindowsPlayer Update
- Updated audio codecs Opus, ATRAC, Nellymoser and others
- Opus support for audio tracks in videos
- Optimized 4K video decoding H.265 and VP9
- Added support for HEVC Main10
- improved playlist playback
WindowsPlayer 2.9.4 update
- Fixed an annoying bug with muting sound
- Fixed incorrect work with NVIDIA and AMD video processors
- Many minor corrections based on your feedback
- Support URL types: rtspu, rtspm, rtspt and rtsph for RTSP protocol
New version of WindowsPlayer 2.9
- Playing 4K video now requires 2 times less resources!
- Removed flickering when resizing windows
- Fixed image restoration after screen Windows locks
- Support multimedia keys and Windows MCE remotes
- Fixed switching audio tracks
- Prevent pressing pause when rewinding
- Fixes and improvements in playing Internet streams
- Full support hardware acceleration WEBM format
Added support for 3GA files
- The selected program language is saved
- Fixed video output when DirectX acceleration is not available
- Removed the window at startup when DirectX acceleration is not available
New version of WindowsPlayer 2.7
- Work on improving the player engine
WindowsPlayer version 2.6
- Improved startup time on Windows XP
- HQ does not turn off spontaneously
- Support for "icyx://" streams
- Audio tracks in ATRAC3+ format
- Accelerated DXVA2 decoding by Intel video cards
- Accelerated decoding high resolutions on AMD video cards
- Added support for video codec Duck TrueMotion 1/2
WindowsPlayer version 2.5
- The most correct tracking of new versions.
WindowsPlayer version 2.4
- Even more formats to play video and audio formats
- When you click on the timeline, you can see a screenshot of the current frame for quick viewing
WindowsPlayer version 2.3
- Added video playback in H.265 (HEVC) format with hardware decoding support
- Added hardware decoding of VP9 video format
- Accelerated detection of streams in a video file
- Fixed DV decoding from some video cameras
WindowsPlayer version 2.2
- Added Apple support intermediate codec
- Added support for DivX codec version 7
- Added support for HDV, AVCHD video formats
- Added support for M4A audio format
- Accelerated hardware decoding on AMD video cards
- Accelerated 4K video playback
- Opening a file from the previous playback position has been accelerated
- Fixed file association
- Bugs fixed
WindowsPlayer chronology
Windows Player vs Windows Media Player
Debriefing - why? new video WindowsPlayer better than Windows Media Player?
HQ function
Software improvement of video image quality - rich colors, saturation and brightness of the picture
In this article we will look at all the nuances and features that significantly increase the WindowsPlayer program in the ranking above Windows Media Player. Let’s not “pull the cat by the balls”, let’s get down to business!
Interface
Let's start with the interface Windows programs Media Player. It's boring and what's more, it hasn't changed for more than the last four years. If you pay attention to the panel quick access at the very top side of the program, we can notice many tabs such as “Playing”, “Library”, “Copy from disk”, “Recording”.
As my survey among my friends and acquaintances showed, no one has any idea why they are and never use them. The developers did not implement it in WindowsPlayer this decision into the program shell, which significantly improves the program interface, making it simpler and more functional.
Full screen mode
Now let's take a look full screen mode interface of two programs.
In Windows Media Player, the bottom panel it doesn't seem to have changed. It was as big and uncomfortable as it was and remains that way, only it stretches across the entire length of the screen.
Please note that in WindowsPlayer the borders of the interface window are beautifully collapsed, and the bottom panel becomes modified into a convenient translucent panel, with good and convenient dimensions.
Technical side
WindowsPlayer provides such wonderful and useful features like “video enhancement” and “sound quality improvement”
Near the above buttons in WindowsPlayer we see a quick access button to the program’s equalizer. (on the bottom playback panel). The equalizer is convenient and beautiful. Quickly called and closed. The color is translucent, which gives the interface multimedia quality and the quality of the developers’ work.
The equalizer is convenient and beautiful. Quickly called and closed. The color is translucent, which gives the interface multimedia quality and the quality of the developers’ work.
In Windows Media Player, searching for the equalizer took about seven minutes.
And yet I found it. We are seeing a complex graphic equalizer with strange numbers and arrows. Probably created for people with ten years of experience in audio studios. =))
Context menu
Small nuance: As we know, usually by pressing the second mouse button we can call up the context menu for further settings or selection of functions.
Here we see some pedantry. Everything is in order and short, simple and functional! We can select directly from this menu the file to play, select a video or audio track, if there are several of them.
We are far from pleased with the far from incomprehensible functions. Which you can clearly see in the screenshot. In turn, I would like to focus on the advantages
Conclusion: WindowsPlayer was more pleasing. The interface is very simple and multimedia. Pleased with the quality graphical shell. Performance at top level. The program deserves respect!
About flaws I would not like to emphasize Windows Media Player again. The program is outdated and requires urgent repairs and updates from their developers!
Program interface: Russian
Platform:XP
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Website: www.microsoft.com
Series players Windows Media Player refer to software, which is originally included in the assembly of these operating systems any version. It is also configured in the system itself as the default media content player. But is everything so rosy?
Key features of Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11 is no exception and is designed to play audio, video and graphic files most known formats. In this case, information about the artist and album can be downloaded either from the Internet, or using the built-in tag editor. In addition, the player allows you to create playlists in own format, however, also recognizes some formats created using third party programs(for example, WinAmp). Actually, controlling the player is quite simple. Even in a minimized window, you can access all the main functions of this application.
As for codecs, the player has its own quite limited set. However, it allows you to use third-party codecs using the DirectShow filter. Video playback allows you to rewind videos, watch from them with acceleration or slowdown.
Also, the player has some additional modules effects. For example, there is a built-in 10-band equalizer and SRS WOW audio processing module.
Just like many programs of this kind, Windows Media Player 11 allows you to write files to discs of any format. Of course, it cannot be compared with, say, such a monster as Nero, however, as they say, there is nothing in the world. However, please note that recording can only be done from files in formats that the player recognizes. If you, for example, want to record something in the spirit of FLAC, unfortunately, you will not succeed.
What is typical for this player and is its absolute advantage is the ability to synchronize with mobile devices, as well as receiving and transmitting multimedia content from the device to the player and vice versa.
Now a few words about the main disadvantages. The fact is that when you open a multimedia file from any file manager, Windows Media Player 11 slows down so much that it is, to put it mildly, simply annoying. Even at the most powerful computers From clicking on a file to its normal playback, it takes 20 seconds, or even more. This is no good at all.
And here’s another side of the issue that many people don’t like, although, from the developers’ point of view, this is a very skillful move. It's no secret that, for the most part, we use non- licensed copies operating rooms Windows systems(and everyone is happy). So, when installing Windows Media Player 11 CHECKS THE SYSTEM FOR LICENSING! Bill Gates has tried to fight this before computer piracy, checking Windows licenses through the Internet. But this idea did not find support from the world community. And here you go... Good luck, the whole system will fly...
Media Player Classic Home Cinema is one of best video players for playing audio and video files, which replaced the famous Media Player Classic. Free media player has big set codecs, thanks to which it can play almost all known video and audio file formats. Has a simple and clear interface. Fast - due to the absence unnecessary functions and skins. Doesn't load RAM and works great even on weak computers. Weighs a little over 13 MB. Has support large quantity languages, including Russian. During installation, the language is detected automatically.
Video player capabilities
The classic settings as in most of these players are launching a movie, music or video from the “File” menu, or by simply dragging it into the player window from Explorer;
- Working with hot keys - almost all options can be controlled using keys;
- Ability to download and connect subtitles;
- Ability to save any frame as an image in BMP formats, JPEG or PNG;
- The ability to create sets of thumbnail images of a video file with a certain number of columns and rows.
View tab:
- In the View tab options, you can enable or disable various display options for controls, statistics, file information, playlists, status line. And also manage these options using Ctrl keys and a number range from 0 to 9.
- Scaling the window using the Alt+ buttons (numbers from 1 to 5).
- Alt+Enter keys - full screen mode.
Video rendering The program has tools for rendering (mathematical calculation of all filters, effects, animations to reduce everything into one static frame).
- image tear test;
- displaying statistics on the screen;
- display current time and file name.
Video frame settings
In the case of a video that has non-standard sizes, we can regulate various parameters video frame.
- Half size;
- Normal size;
- Stretch to window size;
- Insert a video frame into the window;
- Fill the screen and crop the frame;
- Change aspect ratio.
The “On top of all windows” option makes it possible to launch the player on top of all windows. Work in the browser and watch videos, including those downloaded via torrent.
Player settings
The player has wide possibilities. To go to the “Settings” menu, you need to select the “View” tab and select the last item in the drop-down list. A window will open where we can enter various settings.
Association various extensions files for playing video and audio.
When installing the program, the question may arise how to make it automatically launch any video. This is done in a few clicks.
Select “View” - “Settings” - “Formats”.
Check the “Associate with all formats” checkbox. And click “Ok” to confirm.
Or we select the formats we need and tick the most common ones; MPEG-4, 3GP, AVI, Mkv and others. 
You can mark associations only when you launch the video player “With administrator rights”; to do this, click on the corresponding button under the list of associated files.
- Here we can check the Explorer and Autoplay context menu items.
- Set up hotkeys.
- Change the program logo.
- Set up a web interface for playing online videos.
- Configure shaders to play files in non-standard formats that involve applying some effects to the video.
- Work with built-in filters.
Simple and convenient player
The player has navigation options inherent to DVD discs and Blu-ray discs, and other formats or containers that require navigation.
- Bookmarks - convenient feature to continue watching the movie from the second you left off.
- In the settings, you can activate automatic transition to the next video file or disable this function.
- We can customize the toolbar buttons (video playback control panel).
- An excellent volume increase function, very convenient when the sound of a movie or audio in a video is initially quiet. When the volume is normalized in the gain parameters, the volume will be increased.
- You can convert the frequency.
- Perform audio offset if soundtrack lagging behind or ahead of the image.
- In the “History” column, it makes sense to check the boxes for all the “Remember history and positions” items.
By setting these parameters, the player will remember the file and the next time you open the same video, it will continue playback from the second where you stopped and closed the player.
Settings for the location and size of the window make it possible to open the player not with the default sizes, but as convenient for us.
Media player for computer
You can download a free media player in Russian for Windows 7 on our website. There are 32-bit and 64-bit versions. To find out which version to download, you need to know the system bit depth. You can do this by clicking on the “Computer” icon on the desktop or in Explorer with the left button, then select in context menu"Properties" item.
Here we can see the capacity of our system.
Typically, in Windows 7, all video files are launched in the standard player.
- To play a video through Media Player Classic, you need to click on any video file on your computer right key mice.
- In the context menu, select the “Open with” option.
- Switch to the “Select program” item.
- Next, switch to the “Browse” menu.
- In the window that opens, find the Media Player Classic folder.
- Choose our program. Click the “Open” button.
- Next, check the box “Use this program for all files of this type."
After which all files of this type will automatically open in MPC. 
The player has such functionality and capabilities that are not available in the built-in Wmp or Vlc players. Last Media version Player Classic Home Cinema 1.7.13 was released on July 16, 2017. For users who own English language you can visit the official website of the developer.
Download
Available for download on our website latest version media player. The files are checked for viruses and are downloaded via a direct link.
