Windows Media Uninstall

[Pinko_X]

it has one of those folders where you try to delete the files but they just come back, and it's not listed in the Add/Remove programs.

There's a Windows NT and Windows Media Player folder in my program files.

[{I}{K}{E}]

ad/remove windows options?

[Samurai]

As explained a million times previously... you can't remove Windows Media Player. It is an intregal part of the Windows OS, such as Internet Explorer that it can't be removed. If you have a problem with the software, ensure you have the latest version, and use another media player.

Samurai :ph34r:

[~FunK_mOb~]

Originally posted by {I}{K}{E}@6 January 2004 - 19:02
ad/remove windows options?
it's the list that shows you all the software you have installed on your comp and where you can alter,delete or ad software.

@Pinko_X: why do you want to uninstall the Windows media?
Can't you just not use it? :huh:

Anyway,I'm not sure if you can uninstall it since it's a part of the package.

[100%]

Uninstall Windows Media Player 9

Click 'Start', 'Run', type

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\wmp.inf,Uninstall

and hit Enter.

[Pinko_X]

Originally posted by Zedaxax@6 January 2004 - 19:19
Uninstall Windows Media Player 9

Click 'Start', 'Run', type

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\wmp.inf,Uninstall

and hit Enter.
thanks. ;)

[100%]

This does not cleanly- uninstall it- you have to manually delete
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player
and run a registry cleaner afterwards
(there are more references to it elswhere but its too complex)

[~FunK_mOb~]

just out of curiousity,why do you want to uninstall that software?

[Pinko_X]

i dunno, something to do :D

okay, how about a registry cleaner?
i know of tweak xp, but preferably without having to install more software just to clean registry files.

the thing is i only have 2.70 GB left on my hard drive :(

[Xero Grid]

RegSeeker (http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm) is the best Registry Cleaner I've found. Free, small and no install neccesary.

Hmm.. I tried using XpLite to remove WMP 9, but it caused some problems, but I really hate the player. I think I'll try something else.

-- Xero Grid --

[fkdup74]

Originally posted by Zedaxax@6 January 2004 - 10:19
Uninstall Windows Media Player 9

Click 'Start', 'Run', type

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\wmp.inf,Uninstall

and hit Enter.
hey Zed, that work for all wmp versions?
cause as soon as i find a good mp im done with wmp
(tried winamp but the sound doesnt suit me)
bout to try qplayer :)

[Xero Grid]

Try Media Player Classic, FKDUP74. It seems to do damn near anything.
BS PLayer is good too.
For music, I found Winamp 5 to work pretty well, though

-- Xero Grid --

[Pinko_X]

does anyone know what java runtime does and do i need it? it takes up 100mb ffs :unsure:

[100%]

yes you need it, there is a smaller version available-search google-what java runtime does


hey Zed, that work for all wmp versions?yes

[fkdup74]

thanks Zed :)

@XG - tried winamp5 (the 12th, 14th, and 5.01 releases)
the quality of the sound just seemed to be lacking somewhat :unsure:
lamsey has been harpin on qplayer, wanna try it
i'll give bs and MPC a shot too, thanks :)

[winXPHE]

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