Microsoft has started introducing the new Windows Media Player as the default media player in Windows 10 and as a replacement for the discontinued Groove Music, which, frankly, was used by very few users.

The history of «Media Player» dates back to the early 90s, when Microsoft released it in Windows 3.0. The development has been improved with each update to support more video formats, playback of DVDs when they hit the market, music display and streaming media support. Eventually, Microsoft renamed it Windows Media Player and continued until the latest Windows 7 version.

It was later replaced by Groove Music in Windows 8, although Microsoft kept it in the optional Windows features. Another player was released for Windows 10, Movies and TV, which, like Groove, went unnoticed. Finally, they made those from Redmond for Windows 11 a new look at the classics with a “modern” design. It is a multimedia player eminently focused on running local content, which has the typical functions of this type of software, music library, mini player, etc.

Windows Media Player for Windows 10

As expected, Microsoft has also moved it to Windows 10 with a rollout that started in the Microsoft Store and will soon come to all versions as the default media player. But if you want to install it nowyou can view the tutorial we have offered you by following these steps:

• Go to store.rg-adguard.net.
• Select ProductID from the first drop-down menu.
• Enter 9WZDNCRFJ3PT in the search field.
• Select an RP from the drop down list below.

• Click the checkmark to download the file Microsoft.ZuneMusic_11.2209.30.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle.
• Open the downloaded file and update the app.

Alternatives to Windows Media Player

Like millions of Windows users, I used this player heavily at the time and will give the new version a full chance and test it. However, it’s been over ten years since I fired all the Microsoft players.

Developed as VLC, free and open source, with support for most video codecs, in continuous development and available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, beating everything native to Windows by a landslide. And it’s not the only one. Kodi is another great example. Try the new Media Player, but if it doesn’t convince you, you know.