Description and Availability of Windows Media Player 7.1 (299321)

SUMMARY

Windows Media Player 7.1 is available for downloading from the following Microsoft Windows Media Technologies Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/

Windows Media Player 7.1 includes previously released Web updates and fixes to components such as CD burning, streaming playback, and other components that improve the quality and performance of Windows Media Player.

Microsoft recommends that all users upgrade to Windows Media Player 7.1 to maximize audio quality and ensure that you have the latest version of the player.

Developers or digital media professionals who want to integrate the latest Windows Media Audio and Video 8 codec technology can use the encoder or the Microsoft Windows Media 7.1 Software Development Kit (SDK).

MORE INFORMATION

Windows Media Player 7.1 includes the following new and updated features:

Windows Media Player 7.1 has built-in CD ripping support for Windows Media Audio 8, Smart Transcode for portable devices that delivers maximum music storage with minimal quality loss, preinstalled Windows Media Audio and Video 8 support, and an enterprise deployment pack.
Version 7.1 of Windows Media Encoder has support for Windows Media Video 8 for streaming video, support for Windows Media Audio 8 for streaming and download of audio files, and new encoding profiles.
The Windows Media 7.1 SDK enables programs to read, write, and transfer files for streaming or downloaded Windows Media Audio and Video 8 content. The SDK also automates the encoding process for custom solutions and enables remote encoding with Windows Media Audio and Video 8.

For detailed information about these and other Windows Media Player 7.1 features, see the following Windows Media Technologies Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/version7/features.aspx