Windows Media Player on Win 10 64-bit: A Review

The latest version of Windows Media Player has finally been released for Windows 10 64-bit users, and it's quite impressive. The app can be found in the Start Menu under 'Media Player', although Windows Search still lists the legacy Windows Media Player as the result.

One minor flaw is that the mini-player cannot be resized beyond a certain point, which might be inconvenient for some users. Additionally, there is no toggle button to display only icons or maximize the window to bring back labels. However, you can resize the app's window to collapse sidebar labels, making it more compact and easier to navigate.

Despite these minor issues, the new Media Player is quite good at playing local media files. It seems that Microsoft has not made any significant changes to the player since its first release.

For those who are eager to try out the new Media Player, note that the app's title says 'Media Player Preview', indicating that it is still in testing mode. You can find more information about its features in our previous article.

To install the new Media Player on Windows 10 64-bit, you will need to download the file from the Microsoft website and follow the prompts to update your media player. Make sure you are running the latest version of Windows 11 (21H2 Build 22000.376) for these steps to work.

It's worth noting that the new Media Player replaces the Groove Music app, so if you were using the latter, it will no longer be available after installing the latest version.

If you want to try out the app without participating in the test builds, here's how to install the new Media Player on Windows 11 stable channel. Simply go to the Microsoft Store and search for the Groove Music app's listing, then click the 'Install' button next to it. Select the Fast channel from the drop-down menu and follow the prompts to download and install the app.

Overall, the new Windows Media Player is a great addition to Windows 10 64-bit users, offering improved performance and features for playing local media files.

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