How to Install Media Player on Windows 98
The version of Windows Media Player bundled with Windows 98 is Windows Media Player 6.01, included with Windows 98 Second Edition. However, Windows 98 is compatible with Media Player versions up to Windows Media Player 9, released by Microsoft in 2003. Media Player 9 supports enhanced features, such as volume leveling, cross-fading between songs and built-in audio CD burning. Install Windows Media Player 9 on your Windows 98 computer to increase the computer's ability to work with and play video and music files.
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Instructions
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Browse to the download page for Windows Media Player using the link in the "Resources" section. Click the "Download Now" button.
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Click "Open" when the download window appears. The setup file is unpacked and copied to the hard drive automatically.
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Read the license agreement for Windows Media Player 9. If you agree to the terms, click "I Accept," then click "Next."
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Examine the privacy options for Windows Media Player 9 and adjust them to your tastes. Windows Media Player can download song titles from the Internet when an audio CD is inserted, maintain a history of the files that you have played and send anonymous usage data to Microsoft. All of these features can be disabled by removing the check from the box next to the ones that you do not want. Click "Next" to continue.
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Click "Finish." The Windows Media Player 9 opens. The program is ready to use.
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Tips & Warnings
If you attempt to browse to the Windows Media Player 9 download page using Internet Explorer 5 (the version included with Windows 98 SE), the browser may crash. Update Internet Explorer to version 6 to display the Windows Media Player 9 download page without the browser crashing.
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