At first I was a bit concerned but since Media Center couldn't play my videos without hanging up most of the time I gave it a try and it worked flawlessly. I got my latest laptop almost two years ago and it had PowerDVD 12 installed. I was lucky enough to have Cyberlink Power DVD8 included in the software package when I purchased my computer years ago, so I've never really had to use the Media Center. If all else fails, contact Microsoft chat, I've found that is the quickest way to reach a So all you would have to do now is find that app. In the FAQ section, it also explained that although the MediaĬenter would not be back, that they were including an app for DVD playback and I assume video clips. I lumped the two together also, but the 'community' let me know that wasn't the case. The Media Center and the Media Player are two different things. You must not have read the FAQ's huh? Because it explains that the MediaĬenter (which would play DVD's and/or video clips) will NOT be included. How to locate and open Internet Explorer in Windows 10 If you are running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, you can download the latest version from the following link: Microsoft had updated it for the November Update, you can download from the following link: If it does, then you will need to download and install Windows Feature Pack: If you don't find it, press Windows key + Rĭoes it say Windows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Pro N anywhere on the dialog? You will need to download then install the Windows Feature Pack.

If you are running Windows 10 N or K or KN editions, Windows Media Player is not included. This will require speaking with your IT department or Desktop Support Technician within your organization.Ĭlick Start > All Apps > scroll down to W and click Windows Media Player Windows 10 LTSB editions are normally available to volume license customers. Please note, Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Pro LTSB (Long Term Service Branch) editions do not include Windows Media Player. Good news, Windows Media Player is alive and well in Windows 10 and you can find it quick and easy. A lot of persons are asking about Windows Media Player availability in Windows 10.

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