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How to Change Your Media Player on Windows 11

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Published onJuly 5, 2024

published onJuly 5, 2024

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If you consume a lot of audio or video content, then your media player on your Windows 11 device is a matter of concern. The default player may not meet your needs so you can easily change it for a unified experience or if you’re just looking for a performance upgrade.

The default Windows media player does a good job but sometimes, themedia player fails to open. In other cases, some media files come in different formats that may not be compatible with your default media player in Windows 11.

In such cases, yourmedia player cannot play select formats. If so, you can change it to one of theuniversal media playersand make it your default app.

How do I change my default media player in Windows 11?

How do I change my default media player in Windows 11?

1. By using the Open with option

2. By using file properties

3. By using the Settings app

Additional tips to enhance your experience

The methods listed above are useful for when yourWindows media player has stopped workingor itdoesn’t show videos.

After all, there’s no harm in trying outother cross-platform media players. Windows has some basic tools so feel free to explore especially if they are4K media players.

And because 4K media players will likely use more system resources, you canuninstall your Windows media playerto create room and avoid slowing down your PC with unused apps.

That’s all we had for this article but do let us know if you’ve been successful in switching to another media player. Which one did you choose and why? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.