Where has my Windows Media Player gone?

Go to the Settings app. Open Apps > Apps & features and then select “manage optional features” Once you are there, select the “Add a feature” option. Scroll down all the way to the bottom of the screen and you should find Windows Media Player.

How do I restore media player?

To Restore a Damaged or Unusable File In Windows Media Player, click the Tools menu, and then click License Management. Click Restore Now.

What replaces Windows Media Player in Windows 10?

Part 3. Other 4 Free Alternatives to Windows Media Player

• VLC Media Player. Developed by VideoLAN Project, VLC is a free and open-source multimedia player that supports playing all types of video formats, DVDs, VCDs, Audio CDs, and streaming protocols.
• KMPlayer.
• GOM Media Player.
• Kodi.

Does Windows Media Player still exist?

Windows Media Player is a brand that Microsoft has long since given up on. These apps still exist, but with new names and new interfaces: Groove Music and Microsoft Movies & TV (or Film & TV in certain markets such as the UK). These are the two, official replacements for Windows Media Player in Windows 10.

Why is Windows Media Player not working on Windows 10?

1) Try reinstalling Windows Media Player with a PC restart in between: Type Features in Start Search, open Turn Windows Features On or Off, under Media Features, uncheck Windows Media Player, click OK. Restart PC, then reverse the process to check WMP, OK, restart again to reinstall it.

Can I uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player?

If this happens, one solution is to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player. However, you cannot use the standard Windows uninstall process — you need to use the Windows features dialog to uninstall and reinstall Windows Media Player.

Why is my Windows Media Player not opening?

To do so, please follow the steps below: Open the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click Windows Media Player Settings.

Is there a replacement for Windows Media Center?

Universal Media Server is a great alternative to Windows Media Center that also offers support for Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, and other digital streaming platforms. This software allows you to organize your videos, music and photos and easily cast them to your TV when necessary.

What can you use instead of Windows Media Player?

Five good alternatives to Windows Media Player

• Introduction. Windows comes with a general purpose media player, but you might find that a third-party player does a better job for you.
• VLC Media Player.
• VLC Media Player.
• GOM Media Player.
• GOM Media Player.
• Zune.
• Zune.
• MediaMonkey.

Is there a better media player than Windows Media Player?

The best alternative is VLC Media Player, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Media Player are MPC-HC (Free, Open Source), foobar2000 (Free), PotPlayer (Free) and MPV (Free, Open Source).

How do you restore Windows Media Player?

To restore Windows Media Player in Windows 10, do the following. Open the Settings app. Go to Apps > Apps & features. On the right, click on the link Manage optional features. Click on the button Add a feature at the top of the next page. Find the optional feature named Windows Media Player in the list under Add a feature. Click it.

How do I Refresh my Windows Media Player?

It is possible to force Windows Media Player to refresh media, this can be done by selecting “Apply media information changes” from the Organize menu. This process often takes a while depending on the amount of media on your computer.

How do I recover lost music files?

To recover deleted music files from the Recycle Bin: Open the Recycle Bin. Locate and then select whichever music files you need to restore. Right-click or double-click on the selection and choose Restore. The Recycle Bin instantly restores the deleted files to their original locations.

How do I change Windows Media Player settings?

Select the Settings you Wish to Change. Open Windows Media Player and select “Options” from the “Tools” pull-down menu. A dialog box will open. The options dialog box will present you with twelve tabbed settings categories including Player, Rip Music, Devices, Burn, Performance, Library, Plug-ins, Privacy, Security, File Types, DVD and Network.