Ok so some people such as myself dont like the wmp12 in its current state. So I decided to downgrade to WMP11. I am sharing my process here with u all. For me its working fine
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::UPDATE::
WMP12 has been mutated to support the toolbar. So if u want only the toolbar then this technique is obsolete now. Go here for WMP12 with taskband.
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Screenie of WMP toolbar in Windows Seven : You can actually see a Media player Gadget working too...
Some more screenshots: http://www.askvg.com...k-in-windows-7/
I really do not like Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7, mainly because of the lack of mini player mode. Is it possible to downgrade to WMP 11 in Win 7 64-bit? All of the solutions I have seen only work for Win 7 32-bit. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
( only 32-bit systems )
For 64 bit try here
Instructions:
1. Run services.msc
Stop the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.
2. Take ownership of these files
=> All files in 'Program FilesWindows Media Player' folder
=> All files starting with 'wmp' in System32 folder
=> wmploc.dll.mui in 'Sytem32en-us' folder
How to take ownership ?? See this to know how to take ownership of a system file!
3. Run the installer.
4. Before u reboot, open regedit and delete this key
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftMediaPlayerSetupInstalled Versions'
5. Reboot
6. Post ur experience here.
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible if u break ur system.
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Free Media Player 11 Windows 7
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