Restore the Default Windows Media Player Settings
Microsoft's Windows Media Player is the proprietary multimedia jukebox for the Windows operating system. The program has many benefits; it makes it easy to aggregate and rewatch all of your favorite videos, and allows for the creation of music playlists. However, the program is perhaps too customizable; Windows Media Player is buggy, and tooling around with the program options can leave the player inoperable, making resetting the program's default options necessary.
Instructions
System Restore - The Foolproof Method
1. Follow these instructions if you're running Windows XP. Click "Start" and select "All Programs." Click "Accessories" and choose "System Tools." From the popup menu, select "System Restore." Click "Restore my system to an earlier time" and then click "Next." On the next menu, choose a restore point; make sure to select a time before you adjusted your Windows Media Player settings. Your Windows Media Player settings will return to the way they were at the selected point in time, as will the settings for all of your other programs.
2. Follow these instructions if you're running Windows Vista or 7. Click "Start" and click inside the search box. Type "system restore" and select "System Restore" from the programs list. In the popup menu, choose "Restore system files and settings" and choose a point in time to which you'd like to restore your system. Once again, make sure to select a time before you changed your Windows Media Player settings.
3. Open Windows Media Player once you've completed your System Restore. It should now be functional. If it isn't, move on to Section 2.
Secondary Methods
4. Use this method if you're running Windows XP. Click "Start" and select "Control Panel." Then choose "Add or Remove Programs," select Windows Media Player from the menu and click "Remove." Then reinstall the software in Windows XP; you can find a download link in the Resources section.
5. Use this method if you're running Windows Vista or 7. This method requires deleting your user account, so it's only suggested for those who have recently begun using their computers. Click "Start," choose "Control Panel," and then select "User Accounts." Click "Add or Remove User Accounts" and then select "Create a New Account." Enter the name of your new account and log in. Windows Media Player will have the default settings in this new account. Make sure to adjust all other program settings to your liking; once you're satisfied with your new account, feel free to delete your old one.
6. Open Windows Media Player. Using either method, Windows Media Player will be restored to its default settings.
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