How do I tell which version of Windows Media Player I have?

Windows Media Player version 9 or higher Strongly recommended.
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Different versions of Windows Media Player are available for different operating systems (see Is my computer up to the job?). Below is a guide to which version you are likely to be able to install.

Windows Media Player Version 10
Windows XP only. Not available for other platforms.

Windows Media Player Version 9
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000,
Windows 98 Second Edition.
Macintosh OS X

Windows Media Player Version 8 (discontinued)
Windows XP only. Not available for other platforms.

Windows Media Player Version 7.1
Windows 98, Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x

Windows Media Player Version 6.4
Windows 95, NT4

Windows Media Player Version 6.3 and earlier (discontinued)
Windows 3.x, 95, NT4 - This and all earlier versions will not work, please upgrade by clicking on the link below.

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