How to download Windows Media Player

1. If you don't have Windows Media Player, you can download it now for free.
2. Next, choose the player you want to download based on what system you have. For example, if you have Windows 95, you would choose the 6.4 version of Windows Media. (Note: Windows Media Player 6.4 is included in Microsoft^® Windows^® 2000. You do not need to download it. Windows Media Player 7 should NOT be installed on computers running Microsoft^® Windows^® 95 or Microsoft^® Windows NT 4.0!)
3. After you choose the appropriate player and correct language, click on the button that says, "Download Now."
4. A "File Download" window will appear and ask you if you want to "Save This Program to Disk" or "Run It from Its Current Location." Choose to save this program to disk and hit "OK."
5. A "Save As" window will appear and ask you where you want to save the program. Choose to save the file to your desktop then click "Save."
6. Be patient while Windows Media Player downloads -- it will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Once it finishes downloading, you're ready to install Windows Media Player. First, close any other programs you are running on your computer. Now you should see the Windows Media Player icon on your desktop. It's called something like "WMP.exe". Double-click that icon.
8. The set-up program is straightforward -- it includes terms and conditions that you must agree to.
9. Now hit the "Finish" button and Windows Media Player will be installed on your computer.
10. After it is installed, restart your computer.

To take advantage of all the great video content on this site, you need to have the FREE Windows Media player installed.