Windows Media Player Legacy (App) is an optional feature in Windows 11.
You can download it from Settings > System > Optional features.
How to install windows media player legacy in windows 11
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How to install windows media player legacy on windows 11
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Q&A Assist2026-03-12T05:25:11.15+00:00 AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn moreWindows Media Player Legacy is available in Windows 11 as an optional feature.
To install it on Windows 11:
- Select Start > Settings.
- Go to System > Optional features.
- Select View features next to Add an optional feature.
- In the search box, type Windows Media Player Legacy.
- Check the box next to Windows Media Player Legacy.
- Select Next, then Add to install.
- Restart the PC if prompted.
If using a Windows 11 N edition and media components are missing, first install the Media Feature Pack as an optional feature (via Settings > Apps > Optional features > View features > Media Feature Pack), then add Windows Media Player Legacy as above.
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