#1: Play Media in a Playlist in Random Order
Shuffle around media playback in Windows Media Player.

#2: Want Some Privacy?
Keep Windows Media Player 9 from tracking your player ID and usage statistics.

#3: Get New Skins
Have some fun changing the way Windows Media Player 9 looks.

#4: Stop Hiding the Menu Bar
Prevent Windows Media Player 9 from automatically hiding the menu bar when not in use.

#5: Download TweakMP
Download and install TweakMP to modify Windows Media Player settings.

#6: Download New Visualizations
Download new visualizations that display when media files are played with Windows Media Player.

#7: Portable Audio Device Not Working with Media Player?
Download updates that may fix problems transferring files to and from your portal audio device and Windows Media Player 9.

#8: Check for Updates
Have Windows Media Player 9 check for software updates more or less frequently.

#9: Listen to the Radio
Listen to Internet radio stations worldwide with Windows Media Player.

#10: Choose Visualizations
Show groovy displays that dance to your digital music in Windows Media Player.

#11: Disable AutoRun Per File Type
Stop Windows Media Player 9 from being the default player for a given media type.

#12: Playback Keyboard Shortcuts
How to start, stop, and eject media using the keyboard in Windows Media Player 9.

#13: Don't Open the Media Guide
Keep the Media Guide from automatically opening when starting Windows Media Player.

#14: Slowdown When Copying Files
Download a possible fix if transferring files to and from Windows Media Player 9 is slow.

#15: Adjust the Volume with the Keyboard
Keyboard shortcuts for adjusting the volume of media playback with Windows Media Player 9.

See Also:

@ Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 10 help and tips. Download and install the software, tweak audio output, add visualizations while music is playing, increase privacy, rip CDs to digital audio, and more.

@ Windows Media Player 11

Advice and support for Windows Media Player 11. Topics include purchasing music and movies from online stores, tweaking the user interface, adjusting multimedia playback volume, and diagnosing streaming media issues.

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