"How do I make Windows Media Player my DEFAULT media player?"

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I can't seem to figure out how to make a previous basic version Windows Media Player my default player on XP. Other aggressive players like QuickTime keep taking over my computer. I seem to remember that I figured out where to go to do this once before, but I can't remember where I went. Control Panel and "programs/accessories" don't seem to offer any options for this.

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"Control Panel, program access and defaults."

by IchtheosaurusRex on Nov 13 2009 (2 months ago)

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On Windows XP, go to Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Select Set Program Access and Defaults. Select and expand Custom. Set Windows Media Player as your default media player, as shown below: If your OS is Vista or Windows 7, Enter Start, Search, and start typing Default Programs. Open the dialog for that and set Windows Media Player as your default.
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click on start and then Default Programs. I also am using XP.