Microsoft has backported another Windows 11 app to Windows 10. The updated Windows Media Player (do not confuse it with the classic WMP) is now available for download in the Release Preview Channel.

New Windows Media Player app travels back in time, gains the ability to rip CDs Welcome news for anyone who's ready to retire their Sony Discman. Andrew Cunningham – Jul 14, 2022 1:46 pm ...

Microsoft updates Windows 11 Camera, Media Player, ... The updated version of the Media Player app (version 11.2206.30.0) now supports CD ripping, including the AAC, WMA.

Media Player, the app built into Windows 11 for video and audio playback, has come a long way in the two years since it was introduced. It’s surprisingly feature-rich for such a simple application.

Meanwhile, if you’re still using Windows Media Player, you’ll need to switch to another media player app with DRM support. The most popular alternative the free and open-source VLC app.