What Is Windows Media Player Called Now in Windows 11?

Discover how Windows Media Player has evolved into Media Player with Windows 11, featuring a modern interface and enhanced performance.

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Video transcript

Windows Media Player is now known as Media Player, a simplified and modernized version released with Windows 11. It offers improved performance and a refreshed user interface while maintaining core functionalities like playing audio and video files.

Questions and answers

  1. What is the new name of Windows Media Player in Windows 11?

    Windows Media Player is now called Media Player in Windows 11.

  2. What are the new features of Media Player in Windows 11?

    Media Player in Windows 11 offers a simplified design, improved performance, and retains core functionalities for playing audio and video files.

  3. Is Media Player available in older versions of Windows?

    Media Player, the new version, is released specifically with Windows 11, while older versions use Windows Media Player.