Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.
Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
Learn how to download and customize Windows Media Player. Get troubleshooting help and how-to information for Windows Media Player 12.
Troubleshoot Windows Media Player Errors - Microsoft Support
Reset Windows Media Player Library: Corrupted library files can cause playback issues. Resetting the Windows Media Player library might help. Open Windows Media Player and press Ctrl + M to open the menu.
Get Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)
Burn and rip CDs - Microsoft Support
Learn how to rip (copy) and burn (create) CDs and data DVDs using Windows Media Player.
Resources for troubleshooting issues in Windows Media Player
This article lists resources that you can use to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 for Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10, and earlier versions of Windows Media Player.
Basics about videos and video codecs in Windows Media Player
You can watch videos on the Internet (such as the library of ARD or ZDF) by using Windows Media Player, you might need a small browser add-on program for it. To do this, follow these steps: more in the following parts of this series. 1. Click Start. 2. Type Media Player in the seach box. 3. Click Windows Media Player in the Programs list. 4.
Windows Media Player 12 - Microsoft Support
Windows Media Player 12 has built-in support for many popular audio and video formats. Sync music, videos, and photos, or stream media to your devices so you can enjoy your library anywhere, at home or on the road. For info about the latest version for your system, see Get Windows Media Player.
Help in Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
Here are answers to a few common questions about Windows Media Player: How to play a CD or DVD
How to Back Up and Restore Media Player License Files
In Windows Media Player, click the Tools menu, and then click License Management. Select the folder where you want to back up the license information, and then click Backup Now . Microsoft recommends that you use the default location: My Documents.