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Plug-ins are components that add functionality to Windows Media Player. The Player includes a number of plug-ins by default. You can install additional plug-ins to customize the Player to suit your preferences.
There are several types of plug-ins.
| This type of plug-in | Does this |
| Visualization | Displays splashes of color and geometric shapes that change with the beat of the audio that is playing. |
| Now Playing | Performs a function in one of the Now Playing panes (Video and Visualization, Settings, or Playlist). |
| Window | Performs a function in a window other than the Player window. |
| Background | Performs a function behind the scenes. It does not include a user interface. |
| Video DSP | Performs a video effect. Digital signal processing (DSP) is a method of analyzing signals (such as audio or video) and changing them to produce a desired effect. |
| Audio DSP | Performs an audio effect, such as reverberation. |
| Other DSP | Performs an effect other than a traditional video or audio effect. |
| Renderer | Plays a content format that is not native to the Player. |
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