This method renders WMP inaccessible through “uninstallation” but not in the traditional sense. Option 2: Turning off Windows Media Player This will only “disable access” to WMP from windows explorer but you will still be able to use the program by launching it from elsewhere like Start Menu. However, below it you’ll notice beside Windows Media Player there’s the option Enable access to this program. If you’re already using a different media player, then Use my current media player is selected by default. Scroll down and go to Choose default media player. If not so, do select it and then enlarge the settings using the drop arrow on the far rightĦ. If you’re using a different media player chances are the Custom option is already selected. That will open a small window with one of three radio buttons selected: Microsoft Windows, Non-Microsoft and Custom. In the default programs window, click open the last option – Set Program access and computer defaultsĥ.
Scroll down and click open Default ProgramsĤ. You can find it easily by searching for it in the start menuĢ.Switch the view to Large Icons or Small Icons if it’s in the Category viewģ.
This method simply makes WMP NOT the default media player and as a result removes the entries.ġ.
