Currently have a windows 11 pc. Why will the windows legacy player, no longer recognise the artist, when you put a cd in
Does Windows support Windows media Player Legacy?
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Berg Ii, Michael (MGLVA Student)
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Is Windows media Player Legacy supported Beacause i had a glitch with the program
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Tom Klima 30 Reputation points2025-11-27T10:51:29.1966667+00:00 I really need Windows Media Player Legacy.
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Don V 0 Reputation points2026-10-11T02:15:33.39+00:00 All I have gotten is the runaround. It's impossible to Contact MIcrosoft to fix the bugs in this program. Extremely poor customer service.
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Don V 0 Reputation points
2026-10-11T02:21:11.36+00:00 It is impossible to get any kind of support from Microsoft. They claim to support Windows Media PLayer Legacy but that is a false statement. Uninstalling and reinstalling it is not possible as I have 1400 cd's downloaded for safe keeping in my computer. If lost, there is no way of putting them back in the way things are. The support for this program is a total sham!
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Schneider, Tobias 2,160 Reputation points2025-03-17T13:06:45.6733333+00:00 Hello Berg II, Michael,
yes, Windows supports Windows Media Player Legacy, but it is no longer the default application in newer versions of Windows. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, Windows Media Player is still available, but Microsoft has introduced Windows Media Player 12 as the latest version.
For users who need or prefer an older version of Windows Media Player (legacy), it can still be installed and used, but with limited functionality. In newer versions of Windows, such as Windows 11, Windows Media Player is increasingly being replaced by the Films & TV app and Microsoft Edge for media playback.
If you need a specific version of Windows Media Player or want to run an older application, this may be possible by enabling Windows features or using compatibility modes.
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