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How do I download Windows Media Player?

To download a free version of Windows Media Player, perform the following steps:

1. From the Windows Media Player download page, under For Home, click Windows Media Player, and then select your operating system.

Note: For this example, we selected Windows XP.

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2. Click Download Now.

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3. Click Download Now.

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4. From the File Download - Security Warning dialog box, click Run.

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5. From the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box, click Run.

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6. Within the Windows Media Player 11 dialog box, click Validate.

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7. If you receive a screen containing instructions, perform the requested action(s), and then click Next.

8. To accept the licensing agreement, click I accept.

Note: The installation progress screen will appear.

Note: Once the installation has completed, Windows Media Player is installed and ready for use.