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Subject: WMP 10/11 on Windows 8
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mpho 14.06.15 - 07:29pm
Hi there mates, is it possible to install the above mentioned versions of WMP on windows 8? I have some video lectures purchased some time in 2012, really need to watch them but they're only compatible with wmp 10/11, which, If my memory serves me well, belonged to XP and Vista. Thanks * +
kazannts 14.06.15 - 07:50pm
What format are these videos in??????
Have you tried another player? Vlc for instance? * +
mpho 14.06.15 - 08:01pm
Hi, they're .wmv. They also have DRM * +
kazannts 15.06.15 - 10:18am
I don't have any .wmv files so I've not had this problem. But you've got a couple of options. Either try a free media player like VLC or convert the files to another format such as MP4 using something like convertx * +
mok214 15.06.15 - 12:12pm
Download VLC 
I used to recommend K-Lite Codec Pack which include an old but good version of WMP, but you don't want it now. Just about every site I have seen that hosts it put a bunch of malware in it. 
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warded 15.06.15 - 08:27pm
SMPlayer for the win. K-Lite was never good. * +
mok214 15.06.15 - 09:24pm
K-Lite was good for a time, but it wasn't for amateurs. * +
warded 17.06.15 - 08:08pm
Pick either:
1. MPC-HC with official standalone filterpack
2. SMPlayer front-end with either MPlayer or mpv as back-end
I personally recommend the portable/no-install versions 
If you dare, you can build from source or use nightlies. 
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