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How do I make Windows Media Player the default player for WMV files?

To update your settings in Windows Media Player:

  1. Open Windows Media Player. WMP_IconWithText
  2. In Windows Media Player, select Now Playing. WMP
  3. Select More Options...
    WMP_NowPlaying_MoreOptions
  4. In the Options screen, select File Types and ensure that Windows Media Video file (WMV) check box is ticked.
    WMP_ToolsFileTypes
  5. Select OK button and return to BBC iPlayer.

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