Microsoft KB Archive/813345

= Windows Media Player 9: Wmfdist.exe Is Replaced When Windows XP Is Installed or Reinstalled =

Article ID: 813345

Article Last Modified on 6/5/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series

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SYMPTOMS
When you upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP or reinstall Windows XP on a computer that is running Windows Media Player 9 (Wmfdist.exe), the installation of Windows XP replaces Windows Media Player 9. As a result, some programs that require Windows Media Player 9 may not function as you expect.



CAUSE
This issue may occur when you reinstall or upgrade to Windows XP.



Reinstall Windows Media Player 9
To download, and then reinstall Windows Media Player 9, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Download the Windows Media Player package now.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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