How to Determine the Version of Windows Media Player

ID: q190990

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4

SUMMARY

This article describes how to determine the version of Windows Media Player.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine the version of Windows Media Player:

In Windows Media Player, on the Help menu, click About.

In the About Windows Media Player dialog box, note the version number below the Copyright notice.


   Version number   Version of Windows Media Player
   ------------------------------------------------
   5.01.52.0701     Windows Media Player 5.2
   6.00.02.0902     Windows Media Player 6.0
   6.01.05.0217     Windows Media Player 6.1 (Internet Explorer 5)
   6.02.05.0410     Windows Media Player 6.2, 6.4 (Beta)
   6.04.05.0809     Windows Media Player 6.4 
   6.04.07.1028     Windows Media Player 6.4 (Internet Explorer 5.01)
   6.04.07.1112     Windows Media Player 6.4

Additional query words: identify

Keywords : mplayer
Version : WINDOWS:5.2,6.0,6.1,6.2,6.4
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto kbinfo