Note that this tip is for downloading new visualizations for Windows Media Player 9. If you are using Windows Media Player 10, we have tips at this link: Windows Media Player 10 Visuazliations Help and Tips.

If you don't like the default Windows Media Player 9 visualizations, you can download several more free ones on the Internet (if you don't know what visualizations are, refer to the other Windows Media Player 9 tips on MalekTips.Com).

To download new visualizations:

1. From Windows Media Player 9, choose "Visualizations" then "Download Visualizations".
2. A web browser will open with several choices and a list of other sites that offer visualizations. Note that some visualizations will only run on Windows XP or later.
3. Select your desired visualization. This may involve downloading a file, or first visiting a webpage then downloading a file. After downloading a file, you may need to follow on-screen prompts if a setup program appears.

Once you have downloaded and installed a visualization, simply select it from Windows Media Player in the "View" -> "Visualizations" menu. Open a media file, switch to skin mode (CONTROL-2), and enjoy!

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