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    How to prevent Windows Media Player from downloading codecs automatically

    WinClub, Jan 3, 2021
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  2. PETERFLYNN4
    PeterFlynn4 Win User

    How do I configure Windows Media Player to download codecs automactically

    Windows Media Player 12 prevent users can’t select a Download codecs automatically option on the Player tab.
     
    PeterFlynn4, Jan 3, 2021
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  3. JIMMY 2004
    Jimmy 2004 Win User
    New Windows Media Player Plugin for Firefox

    Anyone who uses Windows Vista and Mozilla Firefox may be pleased to hear that the Windows Media Player team has now released a plugin for Firefox that should allow the browser to play WMP content on websites. Here are the steps to get it working:
    • Installation of the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin may require administrative access to your PC. It is recommended that you close all other open browser windows before continuing with the installation.
    • Click the Install button to automatically download and install the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin.
    • Depending on your security settings, you may see a Security Warning dialog box. Click Install to install the plugin.
    There is a known issue if you are using Firefox version 2.0.0.3 on Windows Vista with the installer failing with error code -203. To work around this simply restart Firefox (you will get a notification that Windows Vista will be changing the Firefox compatibility settings) and then install again - the second time should succeed.

    The download is available here, and the new plugin works on all versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista (although it is mostly intended for Vista, as that currently has no WMP support in Firefox).

    Source: Windows Vista Blog
     
    Jimmy 2004, Jan 3, 2021
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  4. PETERFLYNN4
    PeterFlynn4 Win User

    How to prevent Windows Media Player from downloading codecs automatically

    How do I configure Windows Media Player to download codecs automactically

    Hi John I'm Peter an independent advisor, for Windows Media Player 11:

    To do this, follow these steps in Windows Media Player 11:

    On the Tools menu, click Options.

    Click the Player tab, click to select the Download codecs automatically check box, and then click OK.

    Try to play the file. If you are prompted to install the codec, click Install.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/926373...
     
    PeterFlynn4, Jan 3, 2021
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