Install Windows Media Player Legacy app in Windows 11

Windows Media Player Legacy app serves as one of the essential applications for the users of Windows 11. However, some users might find issues while installing/uninstalling Windows Media Player Legacy app in Windows 11. Thus, let us now see the ways with which we can install/uninstall the app in Windows 11 without any complexity.

Install/Uninstall Windows Media Player Legacy app in Windows 11

There exists various methods for installing/uninstalling Windows Media Player Legacy app such as via Settings, PowerShell, etc. Now, let us delve into all these methods one-by-one in details.

Method 1: Using DISM command

Step 1- Firstly, go to Windows Terminal and open Windows PowerShell/Command Prompt as an admin.

Step 2- Next, copy and paste the command lines given below to install/uninstall the Windows Media Player app as per requirement. Thereafter click Enter.

Installing Windows Media Player Legacy app:

DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"WindowsMediaPlayer" /All

Uninstalling Windows Media Player Legacy app:

 DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:"WindowsMediaPlayer"

Method 2: Using Settings

Installing the Windows Media Player app:

Step 1- Primarily open Settings > System > Optional features.

Now, for installing the app follow the steps given below-

Step 2- Now, navigate to View features and select Windows Media Player Legacy (App) and press Next.

Step 3- Lastly, press Add and close Settings after the installation process.

For uninstalling the app, follow the steps below:

Step 4- Below Added features, select Windows Media Player Legacy (App) and press Remove.

Step 5- Lastly, close Settings after the completion of the deletion of the app.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

Step 1- At first, open Windows Terminal and run Windows PowerShell as and administrator.

Step 2- Now, copy and paste the prompts below to install/uninstall the Windows Media Player Legacy app as per requirement and thereafter press Enter.

Installing Windows Media Player Legacy app:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "WindowsMediaPlayer" -All -Online

Uninstalling Windows Media Player Legacy app:

Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "WindowsMediaPlayer" -Online

Method 4: Using Windows Features

Step 1- At first, go to Windows Features > Media Features.

Step 2- Now, select/deselect Windows Media Player Legacy app to install/uninstall the app as necessary.

Step 3- Lastly follow the prompts that may appear on the screen and press Ok > Close.

With all the above easy methods, wishing that the users of Windows 11 can easily install/uninstall Windows Media Player Legacy app in their PC.