Can I install Windows Media Player 9 on XP?

I can download the install executable fine, but it will not install over the XP standard version.

2006-08-25T20:34:06Z

I have gone into add/remove programs, selected WMP, then "Next", and after a reconfig the system claims the operation has completed successfully.

BUT when I then try to install WMP 9, I get the message "You already have a more recent version of WMP installed on this computer ..."

Anonymous2006-08-22T08:52:08Z

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Yes you can

joe2006-08-22T08:49:28Z

Why would u want WMP-9 when you can get a better version WMP-10 or WMP-11? However it should work just make sure you don't already have a Windows Media Player higher then 9 installed. if you do go to "Add & Remove Programs and Window components" and remove the Windows media player conponents.

hypnofreeze2006-08-22T08:45:31Z

Of course you can install WMP 9 on Xp or even try WMP 11

Anonymous2006-08-22T08:43:39Z

try installing WMP 10 instead? or 11 if Beta

Aeria Gloris2006-08-22T08:47:02Z

It's easy. Just uninstall the standard version, then install the newer version, or just make sure you download the upgrade version, not the full version.

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