News about Windows Media Player Plus! for Desktop Windows

18 Sep 2024

Microsoft to Discontinue Legacy DRM Services in Older Windows Versions

Microsoft is discontinuing legacy DRM services in Windows Media Player, Silverlight, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Users must upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 to access DRM-protected content. Windows Media Player users should switch to DRM-supportive applications like VLC media player.

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28 Jun 2024

Windows 11 Media Player: A History of Robust Features and Key Issues

Windows 11's Media Player boasts a rich history and offers features like playback speed adjustment, audio equalizer, and easy subtitle addition. However, it requires an add-on for HEVC video playback and lacks advanced video-focused features like automatic metadata retrieval.

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