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Feature spotlight: Ripping

Windows Media Player 11 makes ripping your entire music collection fast and simple. And you can change the rip settings to fit your needs.

Change the look of your Player

Find free skins for Windows Media Player at Skinz.org. You can even add your own creations.

Discover top devices for the Player

Get our picks for the best devices to sync your music, pictures, and videos to.

Windows Media Player 11 is included with Windows Vista and offers great ways to store and enjoy your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV—all from one place.

Simplicity in design
Simplicity in design

Bring a whole new look to your digital entertainment.

More of the music you love
More of the music you love

Breathe new life into your digital music experience.

All your entertainment in one place
All your entertainment in one place

Easy access to all of your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV.

Enjoy everywhere
Enjoy everywhere

Stay connected with your music, video, and pictures no matter where you are.

Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all editions of Windows Vista, including the N and KN editions, which do not include Windows Media Player and related technologies.

Help and how-to
Help and how-to

Find steps, columns, and tips for getting the most out of the Player.

FAQ

Get answers to common questions about using Windows Media Player.

Player discussion group

Ask questions and share information with other Windows Media Player users.

Community

Read columns and blogs and connect with other Windows Vista users from around the globe.

Visualizations
Visualizations

Extend your music experience in Windows Media Player with visual effects.

Skins

Customize the look of Windows Media Player to match your mood.

Plug-ins

Add features to Windows Media Player, such as audio effects and DVD playback.

Get music and video
Get music and video

Browse a list of stores offering downloadable and subscription music and video from within the Player.

Watch free music videos and trailers

Catch the latest in entertainment at WindowsMedia.com.

Internet radio

Tune into radio stations from around the world.

Find a portable media player
Find a portable media player

Sync your music, video, and photos to the latest portable devices.

Stream your digital entertainment

Share music, movies, and even photos from your computer to a networked digital media receiver (DMR)—such as an Xbox 360—or other computers in your home.

Check out our music partners

Enhance your music experience in Windows Vista with products from our partners.

Download Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP

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Windows Media Player 11

Plug-ins Galore
Plug-ins galore
Visit WMPlugins.com to find skins, plug-ins, and visualizations.
Media Guide
Media Guide
Visit WindowsMedia.com for free access to Internet radio, movie trailers, and music videos.
Pump up the volume
Pump up the volume
Enhance your audio experience with SRS WOW effects.
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