Article ID: 815275
Article Last Modified on 7/2/2004
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
SUMMARY
This article describes how to remove the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in for Windows Media Player. You may have to do this if you install third-party CD writing software.
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MORE INFORMATION
By default, when you install Windows Media Player, the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in for Windows Media Player is installed. This Plug-in provides CD writing ability to Windows Media Player.
For additional information about the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
268818 Description of the Adaptec Plug-in in Windows Media Player 7 and Later
When you install some versions of third-party CD writing software on a computer that already has CD writing software installed, you may experience conflicts between the versions. You may receive an error message about this when you install the software.
When you install Windows Media Player with the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in, and you already have third-party CD writing software installed, see the warnings that are provided by the manufacturer of the software. Also, If you have Windows Media Player with the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in installed, and you install third-party CD writing software, see the warnings that are provided by the manufacturer of the software.
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Remove the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in
If you want to install third-party CD writing software, and you have to remove the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in to do this, follow these steps.
Note These steps require that you restart your computer.
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs, click Change/Remove Programs, click Windows Media Player 7.x, and then click Change/ Remove.
- Click to select the Remove Shared Component check box, and then click Next.
- Click to select the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in check box from the Components list, and then click Next.
Follow the wizard to complete the process.
Reinstall the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in
If you want to reinstall the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in, reinstall Windows Media Player with the Adaptec CD-Burner Plug-in. To do this, follow these steps:
- Start Windows Media Player Setup.
- In the Windows Media Component Setup dialog box, click Next.
- Click to select the I have read the Privacy Statement check box, and then click Next.
- In the Windows Media Components Setup dialog box, verify that Upgrade newer components only is selected, and then click Next.
- In the Components list, verify that the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in check box is selected, and then click Next.
Note If Adaptec CD-Burning software is present on the computer, the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in check box does not appear.
- Click Next, and then click Finish.
For information about how to contact the manufacturer of your third-party CD writing software , click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K
60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P
60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products. Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products. back to the top
REFERENCES
For additional information about similar issues with Windows Media Player and other CD writing software, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
269381 Problems Running Windows Media Player 7 and Easy CD Creator on Windows 2000-Based Computer
271265 DirectCD No Longer Works After Installing Windows Media Player
297059 Easy CD Creator May Not Work with Windows Media Player 7
271268 Problems Running Windows Media Player 7 and CD Kakumei Virtual or Microtest Virtual CD
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