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Can anyone tell me some freeware alternatives for Windows Media Player. I know of winamp but are there any others.
Alternatives for WMP
VLC
Media Player Classic
Media Player Classic
Songbird 
Depends on your requirement
for audio I prefer mediamonkey
for video I prefer vlc, mpc, gom.
for audio I prefer mediamonkey
for video I prefer vlc, mpc, gom.
yes there are
MPC (Media Player Classic) - available in K-Lite Codec pack
VLC (Video-Lan) - opensource player
GOM Player
Pot Player (amazing player
Audio: AIMP2
If you have a good onboard GPU/discrete GPU,
i'd say Media player home cinema is a better option..
homecinema vs VLC
For audio, Foobar2000 with some tweaking Eq of your preference...
i'd say Media player home cinema is a better option..
homecinema vs VLC
For audio, Foobar2000 with some tweaking Eq of your preference...
You may want to try out these portable audio players:
CoolPlayer+ Portable
XMPlay Portable
CoolPlayer+ Portable
XMPlay Portable
R
Hi Rishab2oo and welcome to TDF...
So you are looking for alternatives for WMP, good 'cause WMP sucks...
What do you want, do you want a just a simple audio player, a video player or a Audio Player+Music Manager
1.) SIMPLE AUDIO PLAYER, VIDEO PLAYER: Check out POTPLAYER ( ) a great video player, I think it is the best out there, obviously it play audio files flawlessly as well, comes with a lots of features, so you can customize it to your needs and is under constant development ** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **
Download from here: PotPlayer 1.5.31435 Beta - VideoHelp.com Downloads
[ ENGLISH TRANSLATED, Do not use Autoupdate, get updates from the above link ]
NOTE: Potplayer comes in 32 bit versions and 64 bit versions, only 32 builds get beta updates, 64 builds are always stable so choose accordingly, if you have a 64 bit system go for 64 bit builds, don't worry about updates, 64 bit builds usually get updated every 15-20 days or so you are covered. Also note that during installation uncheck the install live files option. ( Unchecked by defualt )
2.) AUDIO PLAYER+MUSIC MANAGER: As you have mentioned Winamp I also assume you want a full fledged Music Manager. If you want something like that I would recommend MUSIC BEE ( w00t ), download from here, MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
It is a great manager, has a great collection of sensible skins built in, and is very resource friendly.
Also download the latest patches for Music Bee from the forum ( Latest Patch 1.4.4383 Beta ).
Also note that Music Bee doesn't play AAC natively ( Licensing ), for AAC playback do check out the Music Bee website help page ( FAQ ), MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
you will get direct download links and installation ( simple copy paste operation ) for the bass_aac library from here to enable AAC playback.
Also note that if you want to convert files to AAC or MP3 you will have to install LAME and NEROAAC encoders, download links and instructions ( again a simple copy paste operation ) is available on Music Bee help page.
Check out Music Bee it is amazing ( lots of people use it ), it has rich INTERNET features as well, like LAST.FM support etc, great tagging support ( though not as good as Tagscanner ) and other great stuff, explore the menus to find more stuff.
A lot of people use Media Monkey, but personally I never warmed up to this player, anyway once you use Music Bee you won't go back.
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If you want simple playback you can go for Stoffi Music Player: The Stoffi Music Player , another good but simple player. It looks just like any native Windows Application from Microsoft. It is based on .NET 4 so you have to download that ( The installer will download that if not installed ). Also note that it is only available on Windows 7 . This player is just a option, I don't recommend it over Music Bee or Media Monkey.
ENJOY
So you are looking for alternatives for WMP, good 'cause WMP sucks...
What do you want, do you want a just a simple audio player, a video player or a Audio Player+Music Manager
1.) SIMPLE AUDIO PLAYER, VIDEO PLAYER: Check out POTPLAYER (
) a great video player, I think it is the best out there, obviously it play audio files flawlessly as well, comes with a lots of features, so you can customize it to your needs and is under constant development ** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **Download from here: PotPlayer 1.5.31435 Beta - VideoHelp.com Downloads
[ ENGLISH TRANSLATED, Do not use Autoupdate, get updates from the above link ]
NOTE: Potplayer comes in 32 bit versions and 64 bit versions, only 32 builds get beta updates, 64 builds are always stable so choose accordingly, if you have a 64 bit system go for 64 bit builds, don't worry about updates, 64 bit builds usually get updated every 15-20 days or so you are covered. Also note that during installation uncheck the install live files option. ( Unchecked by defualt )
2.) AUDIO PLAYER+MUSIC MANAGER: As you have mentioned Winamp I also assume you want a full fledged Music Manager. If you want something like that I would recommend MUSIC BEE ( w00t ), download from here, MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
It is a great manager, has a great collection of sensible skins built in, and is very resource friendly.
Also download the latest patches for Music Bee from the forum ( Latest Patch 1.4.4383 Beta ).
Also note that Music Bee doesn't play AAC natively ( Licensing ), for AAC playback do check out the Music Bee website help page ( FAQ ), MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
you will get direct download links and installation ( simple copy paste operation ) for the bass_aac library from here to enable AAC playback.
Also note that if you want to convert files to AAC or MP3 you will have to install LAME and NEROAAC encoders, download links and instructions ( again a simple copy paste operation ) is available on Music Bee help page.
Check out Music Bee it is amazing ( lots of people use it ), it has rich INTERNET features as well, like LAST.FM support etc, great tagging support ( though not as good as Tagscanner ) and other great stuff, explore the menus to find more stuff.
A lot of people use Media Monkey, but personally I never warmed up to this player, anyway once you use Music Bee you won't go back.
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If you want simple playback you can go for Stoffi Music Player: The Stoffi Music Player , another good but simple player. It looks just like any native Windows Application from Microsoft. It is based on .NET 4 so you have to download that ( The installer will download that if not installed ). Also note that it is only available on Windows 7
. This player is just a option, I don't recommend it over Music Bee or Media Monkey.ENJOY
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try out Daum Potplayer. And yea, download the eng version and DO NOT auto update as RahulB suggested.
R
Zangetsu, AIMP3 is now available,
Zangetsu, AIMP3 is now available,
ok...but its link is russian language.where is the eng version?
@OP- You can have a loot at J.River MediaCentre, its feature packed, resource hoggy though.
R
Zangetsu here is AIMP3: AIMP: Home Page
Did you try Music Bee
Did you try Music Bee
how about this one 
MEDIAPORTAL - a HTPC Media Center for free!
MEDIAPORTAL - a HTPC Media Center for free!
^it is good used it long time back...
XMBC is also similar type
XMBC is also similar type
KM Player+K-Lite Codec............
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for Audio:AIMP 2
For video:Splayer,Daum player
For video:Splayer,Daum player
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Music: itunes(out of the blue); rather gives excellent music
Video: VLC
If you are looking for some specific format support, this link might help you:
Comparison of video player software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Video: VLC
If you are looking for some specific format support, this link might help you:
Comparison of video player software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
R
Hi Rishab2oo and welcome to TDF...
So you are looking for alternatives for WMP, good 'cause WMP sucks...
What do you want, do you want a just a simple audio player, a video player or a Audio Player+Music Manager
1.) SIMPLE AUDIO PLAYER, VIDEO PLAYER: Check out POTPLAYER (
Download from here: PotPlayer 1.5.31435 Beta - VideoHelp.com Downloads
[ ENGLISH TRANSLATED, Do not use Autoupdate, get updates from the above link ]
NOTE: Potplayer comes in 32 bit versions and 64 bit versions, only 32 builds get beta updates, 64 builds are always stable so choose accordingly, if you have a 64 bit system go for 64 bit builds, don't worry about updates, 64 bit builds usually get updated every 15-20 days or so you are covered. Also note that during installation uncheck the install live files option. ( Unchecked by defualt )
2.) AUDIO PLAYER+MUSIC MANAGER: As you have mentioned Winamp I also assume you want a full fledged Music Manager. If you want something like that I would recommend MUSIC BEE ( w00t ), download from here, MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
It is a great manager, has a great collection of sensible skins built in, and is very resource friendly.
Also download the latest patches for Music Bee from the forum ( Latest Patch 1.4.4383 Beta ).
Also note that Music Bee doesn't play AAC natively ( Licensing ), for AAC playback do check out the Music Bee website help page ( FAQ ), MusicBee - Music Manager and Player
you will get direct download links and installation ( simple copy paste operation ) for the bass_aac library from here to enable AAC playback.
Also note that if you want to convert files to AAC or MP3 you will have to install LAME and NEROAAC encoders, download links and instructions ( again a simple copy paste operation ) is available on Music Bee help page.
Check out Music Bee it is amazing ( lots of people use it ), it has rich INTERNET features as well, like LAST.FM support etc, great tagging support ( though not as good as Tagscanner ) and other great stuff, explore the menus to find more stuff.
A lot of people use Media Monkey, but personally I never warmed up to this player, anyway once you use Music Bee you won't go back.
******************************************
If you want simple playback you can go for Stoffi Music Player: The Stoffi Music Player , another good but simple player. It looks just like any native Windows Application from Microsoft. It is based on .NET 4 so you have to download that ( The installer will download that if not installed ). Also note that it is only available on Windows 7
ENJOY
Audio: Music Bee
Video: Potplayer
Media Player Classic.
VLC ...|
VLC and MPC with CCC pack
CCC Pack somehow made my system crash.
R
Do none of you use Music Bee? I am surprised no one recommends it as audio player+music manager...
For me KMplayer ( and K-Lite Mega Codec pack ) is the all-time best WMP alternative
1)VLC Media player is the best option for all type of media whether video or audio.This player support mostly all type of file format.(freeware software)
2)Power dvd 11 which is best if you are interested to watch Blue ray movie or 3D movie.it has both classic mode as well as Cinema mode.(paid software 30 day free trial )
2)Power dvd 11 which is best if you are interested to watch Blue ray movie or 3D movie.it has both classic mode as well as Cinema mode.(paid software 30 day free trial )
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VLC alltime best player
no one recommended foobar???
also recommended :
foobar
vlc
media player classic
GOMplayer
^^ the 4 holy quadrinity, can play almost all formats, in a sane manner.
never had a file i couldnt play, with these 4.
also recommended :
foobar
vlc
media player classic
GOMplayer
^^ the 4 holy quadrinity, can play almost all formats, in a sane manner.
never had a file i couldnt play, with these 4.
^^Check post #6
OP has run away.I would like to know why he want an alternative.
SMplayer, the best front end to the legendary mplayer.
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vlc
media player classic
GOMplayer
media player classic
GOMplayer
Media player classic is best one. I'm using it from many years.
Why are you guys repeating the already given answers?