Windows XP SP2 and WMP 9 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

SecretMethod70 · 08-12-2004, 04:46 AM

Alright, this just makes me mad. So, I've intentionally not installed WMP 9 for various reasons, and just recently, like a good computer user, I installed Service Pack 2 on my Windows XP installation. Apparently, however, Windows Media Player 9 is installed along with Service Pack 2. This is something I did not know. I can't for the life of me think of an explanation as to why upgrading to WMP9 would be so critical that it's included in SP2.

Clearly, I can't uninstall SP2. I prefer to not be attacked with worms when I happen to be in Windows

However, I do NOT want WMP9. Does anyone know a way for me to uninstall 9 and replace it with WMP8? I eralize that uninstalling a program is a lot to ask from a Microsoft product, but I've got to ask. Hopefully there's some way to hack around and get WMP8 back

Hanabal · 08-12-2004, 04:48 AM

well you could go back to windows media player classic,

thats like 6.4 or something.

other than that, im not sure.

but i am intrieged, why do you want to stick with wmp8. please, do tell

bendsley · 08-12-2004, 05:40 AM

Go to START --> SETTINGS --> CONTROL PANEL. Double click on ADD / REMOVE PROGRAMS. On the left side of the a/r programs window you will see something that says ADD / REMOVE WINDOWS COMPONENTS. There you will see WMP and just uncheck it to remove it, or most of it at least.

SecretMethod70 · 08-12-2004, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bendsley
Go to START --> SETTINGS --> CONTROL PANEL. Double click on ADD / REMOVE PROGRAMS. On the left side of the a/r programs window you will see something that says ADD / REMOVE WINDOWS COMPONENTS. There you will see WMP and just uncheck it to remove it, or most of it at least.

heh, forgot about that. Of course, it doesn't work properly for IE or MS Messenger, so I'll be surprised if it works here...

Now, in case it does work, anyone know where I can get WMP8?

hrdwareguy · 08-12-2004, 05:43 AM

Theoretically.......

You should be able to wait until SP2 is up on the automatic updates site. Then unistall SP2, assuming you had it do the backup thing. Then just install the necessary components from the autoupdate page.

MS always throws the latest and greatest shit in the service packs. That way everyone get all the "cool shit" at the same time.

bendsley · 08-12-2004, 05:50 AM

If you're just looking to remove SP2, just browse to the folder:
C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$

You will have to unhide the folder if you can't natively see it.

08-12-2004, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Windows XP SP2 and WMP 9 Alright, this just makes me mad. So, I've intentionally not installed WMP 9 for various reasons, and just recently, like a good computer user, I installed Service Pack 2 on my Windows XP installation. Apparently, however, Windows Media Player 9 is installed along with Service Pack 2. This is something I did not know. I can't for the life of me think of an explanation as to why upgrading to WMP9 would be so critical that it's included in SP2. Clearly, I can't uninstall SP2. I prefer to not be attacked with worms when I happen to be in Windows However, I do NOT want WMP9. Does anyone know a way for me to uninstall 9 and replace it with WMP8? I eralize that uninstalling a program is a lot to ask from a Microsoft product, but I've got to ask. Hopefully there's some way to hack around and get WMP8 back __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

08-12-2004, 04:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hanabal Insane Location: Auckland	well you could go back to windows media player classic, thats like 6.4 or something. other than that, im not sure. but i am intrieged, why do you want to stick with wmp8. please, do tell __________________ I am Hanabal, Phear my elephants

08-12-2004, 05:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	removing wmp9 Go to START --> SETTINGS --> CONTROL PANEL. Double click on ADD / REMOVE PROGRAMS. On the left side of the a/r programs window you will see something that says ADD / REMOVE WINDOWS COMPONENTS. There you will see WMP and just uncheck it to remove it, or most of it at least.

08-12-2004, 05:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Theoretically....... You should be able to wait until SP2 is up on the automatic updates site. Then unistall SP2, assuming you had it do the backup thing. Then just install the necessary components from the autoupdate page. MS always throws the latest and greatest shit in the service packs. That way everyone get all the "cool shit" at the same time. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

08-12-2004, 05:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	if you want to remove SP2 If you're just looking to remove SP2, just browse to the folder: C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$ You will have to unhide the folder if you can't natively see it. __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."