The following steps show a user how to detect which version of Windows Media Player is installed on their computer.

  • Press the Windows key, type Windows Media Player, and then press Enter.

  • When Windows Media Player opens, press Alt.

  • Select Help from the drop-down menu that appears.

  • In the menu to the right, click About Windows Media Player.

  • A window appear that shows which version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer.

  • How to rip an audio CD with Windows Media Player.
  • How to change rip format and quality in Windows Media Player.
  • Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.
  • How to make Windows Media Player rip CDs automatically.
  • How to determine the version of Windows on a computer.
  • How to burn or create a CD or DVD on a computer.
  • See the rip and Windows Media Player pages for related information.