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Category: windows media player

  • Windows 7 Tips

    Make Now Playing Mode in Windows Media Player Display on Top
    If you like to view album art and the visualizations in Windows Media Player in Now Playing mode, you might want to set it to always display on top of other windows. Here we take a look at how to set it up on WMP 12 in Windows 7.

    Open Windows Media Player to Library view and go to Organize \ Options.
    Now in the Options window click on the Player tab and under Player settings check the box next to Keep Now Playing on top of other windows then click OK.
    Now WMP will always stay on top of all the other application windows you have open.
    If you only want it always on top during some computing sessions, and easier method is to right-click in the Now Playing window, then check or uncheck Always show Now Playing on top from the context menu.
    Using the Right-click method is probably the easiest way to quickly enable or disable the setting. If you want to make sure WMP stays on top of other windows while your working, this will do the trick.

  • HOW TO GET UPDATES FOR ALL MICROSOFT PROGRAMS AND DRIVERS ALONG WITH WINDOWS UPDATES

    Windows Update is a service provided by Microsoft that provides updates for the Microsoft Windows operating system and its installed components, including Internet Explorer.
    Along with the version of Windows that you are using and the internet explorer, you can also receive updates for other Microsoft products installed on the computer through Windows updates.
    For instance, if you are using Microsoft Office or Microsoft Money software, you can get updates for those software using Windows Updates.
    Here’s how:
    Open Windows Update from the “Start Search” option
    In the Windows Update screen that appears, look for the option “Find Out More”
    Internet Explorer would open up with a title “Install updates, Office and More”
    Agree to the Terms and Conditions by making a check mark and then clicking on “Install”
    The next time, you use Windows Update; you would get the updates for all the Microsoft programs installed on the computer.

  • How to Add or Remove the Security Tab in Windows Media Player Options



    Information
    This article will show you how to add or remove the Security tab in the Options of Windows Media Player for all users in Windows 7 and Vista but will not work on Windows XP.

    Warning:
    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
    Note:
    If removed, any settings made in the Security tab prior to being removed will still be used.
    Even if removed, users can still change security and zone settings by using Internet Explorer security zone settings unless these settings have been hidden or disabled by Internet Explorer policies as well.
    EXAMPLE:
    Security Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    NOTE:
    You would click on Tools (menu bar) and Options in Windows Media Player to see this.

    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Media Player, and User Interface. (see screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Hide Security Tab and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Add “Security” Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    NOTE:
    Not Configured is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove “Security” Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
    8. If open, close and reopen Windows Media Player options to see the changes.
    This article will work on Windows 7 and Vista but will not work on Windows XP.

  • How to Add or Remove the Privacy Tab in Windows Media Player Options




    Information
    This article will show you how to add or remove the Privacy tab in the Options of Windows Media Player for all users in Windows 7 and Vista. This article is not for Windows XP.

    If removed, any settings made in the Privacy tab prior to being removed will still be used.
    Warning:
    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
    EXAMPLE:
    Privacy Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    NOTE:
    You would click on Tools (menu bar) and Options in WMP to see this.

    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Media Player, and User Interface. (see screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Hide Privacy Tab and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Add “Privacy” Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    NOTE:
    Not Configured is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove “Privacy” Tab in Windows Media Player Options
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
    8. If open, close and reopen Windows Media Player options to see the changes.

    This article is not for Windows XP.