How do I install Windows Media Player for a Macintosh?

Note: Microsoft recommends that you download and install Internet Explorer 5.x to access Windows Media Player (WMP) content.

To download and install the player, you first need to remove any older version of WMP on your system:

1. Drag the Microsoft Media Player folder to the Trash.

2. In the Preferences folder, delete the Microsoft Media Player Prefs file.

3. In the Extensions folder, delete the following files to the trash:

   • Acelp.net Decoder 05.0 kbps

   • Acelp.net Decoder 06.5 kbps

   • Acelp.net Decoder 08.5 kbps

   • Acelp.net Decoder 16.0 kbps

   • Mpeg Layer - 3 Audio MPG4

   • VivoActive G723 Decoder

   • Voxware Sound Component v1.5

4. Empty the Trash. Reboot your computer.

Note: The QuickTime PowerPlug extension must be enabled for the Windows Media Player to install. If the install fails without an error, verify that QuickTime PowerPlug is in the "Extensions" folder and enabled.

Installing Windows Media Player

1. Go to the download site.

2. Select Player 6.3 for Macintosh from the pull-down menu.

3. Click the Download Now button.

4. The WMP for the Macintosh will download to the download location specified by your browser. The default location is the desktop. You may need to use StuffIt Expander to decompress the WMP for Macintosh. You can get StuffIt Expander from Aladdin Systems http://www.aladdinsys.com.

5. Double-click the installer icon and follow the instructions.