How to determine the version of Windows Media Player

Updated: 12/31/2020 by Computer Hope
Windows Media Player logo.

The following steps show a user how to detect which version of Windows Media Player is installed on their computer.

  1. Press the Windows key, type Windows Media Player, and press Enter.
  2. When Windows Media Player opens, press Alt.
  3. Select Help from the drop-down menu.

Selector for the Help menu in Windows Media Player.

  1. In the menu to the right, click About Windows Media Player.

About Windows Media Player selector.

  1. A window appear that shows which version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer.

Window that shows which version of Windows Media Player is installed on a computer.