How to Set Windows Media Player as Default
Though Windows Media Player is your computer's initial default media program, each subsequent player that you install tries to replace it. After you've installed several players, Windows may associate one program with MP3s, a second program with video files and a third with ripping audio from CDs. Restoring Windows Media Player as the single default player adds some consistency to your workflow. If you run Windows Media Player continuously, you can also load media more quickly by loading all files in a single open program.
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Right-click the lower left corner of the desktop and click "Control Panel" to launch the Control Panel.
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Click "Programs" in the Control Panel and then click "Default Programs" to load the Default Programs screen.
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Click "Set Your Default Programs" to view a list of all installed programs that open multiple file formats.
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Click "Windows Media Player" in the program list, then click "OK" to set it as your default media player.
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