Introducing Windows Media Player

You can use Microsoft® Windows Media® Player to play and organize digital media files on your computer and on the Internet. In addition, you can use the Player to listen to radio stations from all over the world, play and copy CDs, create your own CDs, play DVDs, and copy music and videos to portable devices, such as portable digital audio players and Pocket PCs.

This section covers:

• Common tasks. Highlights some of the most basic tasks that you can accomplish with the Player.
• Special features. Lists the features that are only available on select versions of the Microsoft Windows® operating system.
• Player areas and buttons. Describes the primary user interface elements of the Player, including the playback controls and information display areas.
• Using the Player Help system. Describes how to use the Player Help system.

Related topics

• Using the Player
• Customizing the Player
• Understanding digital media concepts
• Accessibility for people with disabilities