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Is Media Player 9 really better?

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by musikangel

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Hi I was wondering, is Windows Media Player 9 really better than 8, or are the earlier versions better than 9?

The reason I'm asking, is I've heard mixed reviews for the newer version. I decided to give it a shot, just to see what's so great, andI do see some improvements, such as faster buffering, and some nice features. I guess, most gripes I've heard are concerning the DRM act.

any thoughts? I Thank you all in advance, and appreciate any help you can give me, that maybe I can help with others to understand what the deal is. :-)

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by thechas

I suggest that you give the latest version of WinAmp a try.

If for no other reason than it is NOT from Micro$oft.

There are a number of alternative media players available for download.
Check out the links at www.nonags.com

Chas

by fred07

9 is okay IF you get the right one. If running xp then thats okay IF you are running ME, 98se, 98 or 95 you MUST get the one not enhanced for xp or problems will start cropping up. On ME and down it causes slow boots and will often freeze up when the "enhanced for xp" version is used. I have had to full format and reinstall on all aforementioned from 1 to 4 weeks after 9 was installed to correct the problem. There is one for the NOT xp and it does work fine. I just set it by firewall not to connect to m$.

by musikangel

i just wanted to thank you both for the help, and was wondering where I can find the version that doesn't connect to m$?

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