Setting options

You can configure Windows Media Player according to your preferences. For example, you can specify the storage location for digital media files on your computer, add or remove plug-ins, set privacy and security options, or select the sound quality of the audio files that you rip from CDs or synchronize to your portable device.

To change settings

• If the Player is in full mode, on the Tools menu, click Options, click the tab that you want, and then change the settings that you want.

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  If the Player is in skin mode, right-click the Player, click Options, click the tab that you want, and then change the settings that you want.

This section covers:

• Setting general Player options
• Setting options for ripping CDs
• Setting device options
• Setting performance options
• Setting Library options
• Setting plug-in options
• Setting privacy options
• Setting security options
• Setting file type options
• Setting DVD playback options
• Setting network options

Note

• Several of the settings are for advanced users.

Related topics

• Customizing the Player