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    Removed WMP, WLM Now Playing Issues

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jisatsu, Aug 25, 2009.

  1. Jisatsu

    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I removed WMP, but in WLM if I try to select Show what I'm listening to, I get an error saying I need WMP 9.0 or higher installed.

    Anyone know of any workaround that I can use to get this functionality back without having to install WMP.

    I'm using Songbird as my media player, I know it sends the Now Playing messages because I installed the addon and it worked in Vista. I'm assuming it works in Windows 7, its just this WMP "requirement" is preventing it from working.
     
    Jisatsu, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Why not keep WMP installed?
     
    flipfire, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I ask the same question. What is the reason to remove it? AFAIK, removing it doesn't improve system performance.
     
    kegobeer, Aug 25, 2009
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