How to Download and Install the New Media Player for Windows 11
Get Microsoft’s modern Media Player app that replaces Groove Music and the classic player.
Overview
Windows 11 introduced a modern Media Player app that plays both music and video, replacing Groove Music. This guide shows how to install (or reinstall) it from the Microsoft Store and how to remove it.
The new Media Player for Windows 11.
Note: Install Media Player only from the official Microsoft Store to avoid fake or bundled installers.
Key Takeaways
- The new Media Player handles music and video.
- It ships with Windows 11 and updates via the Store.
- Reinstall it free from the Microsoft Store if missing.
- It coexists with the legacy Windows Media Player.
Install the New Media Player
1. Open the Microsoft Store.
2. Search for "Media Player" (by Microsoft).
3. Click Get/Install and wait for it to download.
4. Launch it from the Start menu.
Update It
1. Open Microsoft Store > Library.
2. Click "Get updates" to update Media Player and other apps.
3. Restart the app after updating.
Uninstall the New Media Player
1. Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
2. Find "Media Player", click the three dots, and choose Uninstall.
3. You can reinstall it any time from the Store.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Media Player is missing.
Solution: Reinstall it from the Microsoft Store; ensure Windows 11 and the Store are updated.
Problem: Won’t play certain videos.
Solution: Install the needed codec (e.g., HEVC, AV1) from the Microsoft Store.
Problem: App won’t open.
Solution: Reset it via Settings > Apps > Media Player > Advanced options > Reset.
Problem: Prefer the classic player.
Solution: The legacy Windows Media Player remains available as an optional feature.
Conclusion
The new Windows 11 Media Player is a unified music and video app installed from the Microsoft Store. Reinstall it there if it goes missing, add codecs for unsupported formats, and reset it if it misbehaves.