Windows Media Player 11 Beta

[Vampmon]

I've uploaded Windows Media Player 11 Beta for anyone who wants to give it a try:

- Your computer must be running genuine Windows
- You must have Windows XP SP2 installed

Download: www.filewire.com/download.php?id=183b2b4f1c6776d9386abd5
Screenshot: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3498/nowplaying8nh.jpg

[Auggie2k]

Got some screenshots?

[Vampmon]

Got some screenshots?

Sure, i've edited the first post and posted a screenshot :)

[nukehella]

Got some screenshots?


Hey Auggie- did you have that avatar somewhere else under different name?I can't remember where I saw it.

[lifehacker]

Thanks, Ill try it out. :D

[Auggie2k]

Hey Auggie- did you have that avatar somewhere else under different name?I can't remember where I saw it.
Nope man, this one is just fresh to ZP the past week. I don't even remember where I got it?

[davetheman]

Nice, downloading it right now. Where did you find it?

[davetheman]

I get an error when trying to install it. Unsupported operating system, you computer must be running Windows Media Center Editon 2005 or later.

[Vampmon]

I get an error when trying to install it. Unsupported operating system, you computer must be running Windows Media Center Editon 2005 or later.

What OS do you use?

You have to have XP with Service Pack 2 or Media "Center" edition 2005

[davetheman]

Windows XP Media Center 2004 with Service Pack 2

[Vampmon]

You'll need to upgrade to v2005 then? i think...

[Auggie2k]

Damn Windows Genuine Advantage, I hate this crap.

[mp3MaStA88]

here are a few shots:

http://img420.imageshack.us/img420/2576/nowplaying8gb.th.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/6038/burn7em.th.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/172/library8mp.th.jpg

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/151/rip0kj.th.jpg

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5351/sync9ue.th.jpg

[davetheman]

How do you upgrade to Media Center 2005?

[Vampmon]

How do you upgrade to Media Center 2005?

You can either:

- Buy it
- Download it free from:

[Kyle06]

Hmmm I'll give it a try thanks Vampmon

[MrGonzo]

is there a program you can get that tells programs like this you have SP 2?

[mp3MaStA88]

i believe there is a program called: Aida32.... and that tells you all the specs you need to know for your computer.

[seraph]

Is it worth downloading? Or will I just get pissed, cause I have to reboot my pc every 10 mins while watching a movie?

[Vampmon]

I've not had any issues with using it, though this isn't a public Beta so you're sure to have some errors ...

[meyou123]

I wonder how much DRM CRAP this player has?

[littlebits]

What I like about this new Windows Media Player 11:
Better looking interface, better display of your library and starts up more quicker.

What I don't like:
Has an intergraded Urge Music store http://www.urge.com similar to iTunes.
Can't change the color, you only get default black.

But so far no errors.


Thanks.:icon_thum

[kari14]

You can either:

- Buy it
- Download it free from:


free from?

[moneoa]

I like it...told it not to install urge.
but its pretty sleek

[shawners]

free from?

any public torrent site or p2p app.

[Vampmon]

Sorry, my posts were edited, but yea, as Shawners said, any torrent site or P2P app ...

[shawners]

Sorry, my posts were edited, but yea, as Shawners said, any torrent site or P2P app ...

I hate when that happens, now if the ads could be edited :P

[meyou123]

So how does it perform? Does it stop you from playing any media because of DRM? That is why I generally don't trust windows media player. I use other players instead.

But if you guys are not having any problems, I may give it a try.

[Jared Moya]

Pretty cool, will give it a try........hope not too "buggeed" out.

[seraph]

Haven't encountered any problems yet. I'd even say, it runs smoother than WMP 10!

[Jorge]

SoulXTC just did a full review of WMP 11, you can find it here: http://www.zeropaid.com/news/6434/Windows+Media+Player+11+Reviewed

[jono2003uk]

is there a program or something that can tell it i have a proper version of windows cos am starting to get pissewd ever time i turn my pc on "you dont have a proper version of windows get now! or resolve later and haveing to wait 5 second while it loads" and then the big buble that keeps popping up....so has any one found a program to make window think i have a real version

[Frost2201]

PROPS Vampmon...props

[Mels_Smileys45]

is there a program or something that can tell it i have a proper version of windows cos am starting to get pissewd ever time i turn my pc on "you dont have a proper version of windows get now! or resolve later and haveing to wait 5 second while it loads" and then the big buble that keeps popping up....so has any one found a program to make window think i have a real version


Download a better version, mine never asks me for anything. Maybe try turning off automatic update but its probably too late for that.


I will not download any new WMP, I just don't trust MS with my media. They can always update some shit and screw you up. Besides why the hell do I need a new player? I don't. I have MPC which with the right plug in's will play anything and also VLC which is also awsome. Both are enough for me with out taking a chance MS will decide to add some hidden bullshit to my PC.

[mfgbypooter]

is there a program or something that can tell it i have a proper version of windows cos am starting to get pissewd ever time i turn my pc on "you dont have a proper version of windows get now! or resolve later and haveing to wait 5 second while it loads" and then the big buble that keeps popping up....so has any one found a program to make window think i have a real versiongoogle has all your answers all you have to do is search for a windows genuine advantage crack.

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[YWD67]

I sill have WMP 9 and will stick with it. It has none of the DRM crap of 10. I have a Seagate 180G external hardrive that I keep all my media on so things run rather smooth with the 9 Player.
Besides I never did redownload SP2 after my first attempt ended with a crash, and a complete reformat of my computer.

On a side note, the Seagate 180G external hardrive only cost me $90. All I had to do was hook it to a USB port and BINGO, it installed it self and it was up and running in less then a minute.
My internal 80G drive went from 39% free space to 85% after I moved all my media files to the Seagate. The whole system runs alot faster, and it is a damn site easier and faster doing a defrag and other system clean ups with out the internal drive being cluttered up with all the media files.

[liveforever]

by far the best media player about in my opinion like the way the library arranges itself gonna stop using winamp pro now

[BigRIGG]

Winamp still kicks ass...I love the streams and the easy of it, the plugins, etc, far more customizable then media slayer.

BTW I downloaded 11 from Microsoft and I by far dont have a 'good' copy of XP, but it downloaded fine. Yes I do have automatic updates off, Im done with updates from MS. Fx site works fine.

[CrashPeer44]

WMP11 is beauty!
iTunes only has one advantage, it find all my music (13,000 Songs) while WMP only finds 9000