Do not have media player.

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Running windows 7 64 bit

Do not have media player. Can't see a reason why not that it is supposed to come with installed WMP. Can't seem to download WMP either, even if a window has suggested that v11 is not eligible for my version, but then wouldn't download the version that he finally recommended

WMP is included in all editions of Windows 7, but is not activated [ready to use fact] for Pro / Ultimate Editions.  I guess you must have one of these editions.

In all editions, this is the same WMP version 12.  WMP11 is not compatible with Windows 7 The following two procedures apply to all editions of Windows 7 and are not destructive - nothing is installed or uninstalled.

1 to enable WMP12 in any Windows 7 Edition:- Control Panel, [view by - small icons, if necessary], programs and features, [left] Windows enable or disable features, multimedia features, set the check box, Windows Media Player , Yes, OK, Restart the PC.  It is now available for use [and will remain so despite reboots, etc.].

2 on the other hand, if you have always wanted to turn off:- Control Panel, [view by - small icons, if necessary], programs and features, [left] Windows enable or disable features, multimedia features, clear the check box, Windows Media Player , Yes, OK, Restart the PC.

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The above applies to the normal versions of Windows 7.  If you have a regional special versions KN/K/N, then use this link WMP for editions N-K-KN - download Media Feature Pack - Microsoft Download Center [this download does not work for the normal versions, i.e. those delivered with already included WMP].

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