How can I remove Windows media player 11?

Question

I can not revert back to media player 10 or 9. I get that error like many people. Also I can't install media player 10 or 9 over media player 11, it get that media configuration message that tells me 11 is installed and will not allow it.

I tried to manually remove the files, but they are copied right back into the media player folder as soon as I delete the files.

I need to find a way to remove windows media player 11 and install 9 or 10.

Add remove programs does not remove WMP 11, because microsoft does not allow it. When you do that, it lets you revert back to 10, and thats when I get the error.

SO I NEED TO REMOVE SOMETHING THAT MICROSOFT DOES NOT ALLOW TO BE REMOVED!

Oh and WMP 11 has spyware it in. This might be why they will not allow you to delete it.

And a few months ago there was an update which activated a program called "ctfmon" it is for Microsoft office. It is now used as spyware, and runs all the time, even if you stop it.

Answer 1

I dont know what you mean by Microsoft does not allow you to remove it.

I have removed mine since I use WinAmp to play my music and it is not on my system any longer.

Answer 2

Windows Media Player is a feature of the Windows operating system and cannot be removed entirely. However, in Windows XP, you can roll back to the version of the Player that was previously on your computer.

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to perform the following procedure.
Disconnect any portable music or video devices that might be attached to your computer.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
In the Category View of Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
Click Windows Media Player 11, and then click Remove.
If Windows Media Player 11 is not displayed in the list of currently installed programs, then try the following:
At the top of the list, select the Show updates check box.
In the Windows XP - Software Updates section, click Windows Media Player 11, and then click Change/Remove.
In each of the two confirmation dialog boxes that appear, click OK.
When the rollback process is complete (it might take several minutes), click Restart.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
In the Category View of Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
Click Windows Media Format 11 Runtime, and then click Remove.
If Windows Media Format 11 Runtime is not displayed in the list of currently installed programs, then try the following:
At the top of the list, select the Show updates check box.
In the Windows XP - Software Updates section, click Windows Media Format 11 Runtime, and then click Change/Remove.
If you installed a non-US English version of Windows Media Player 11, the instructions in the dialog boxes that are mentioned in steps 9, 10, and 11 might appear in English.
In the first confirmation dialog box that appears, click OK.
In the second confirmation dialog box that appears, select the Do you want to continue with the rollback? check box, and then click OK.
When the rollback process is complete (it might take several minutes to complete), click Restart.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
In the Category View of Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
Click Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0.0, and then click Remove.
Follow the instructions that appear in the Software Update Removal Wizard.
If the Wudf01000 confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to continue. When the software removal process is complete (it might take several minutes to complete), click Finish.

Note If you remove Windows Media Player 11 and the Windows Media Format 11 Runtime, and then encounter error C00D271D ("A problem has occurred in the Digital Rights Management component. Contact Microsoft product support."), you might be able to resolve the problem by installing the Windows Media Format 9.5 Runtime. For information about installing the Runtime, in the Microsoft Knowledge Base, see article 891122, "Update for Windows Media Digital Rights Management-enabled players."
You might not be able to roll back to a previous version of the Player if the hidden folder $NtUninstallwmp11$ is deleted from your computer. Some non-Microsoft programs (such as CCleaner) delete this folder in an attempt to remove unwanted files from your computer.

Answer 3

In my case I easily had uninstalled Windows Media player.
What you should do is,
Clear, History, Cookies, Trash Bin then re start computer. Try to un install by using Program add/remove(which you surely know).

I am sure by following this your problem will be solved.

***Point of advise, some times there are software which never let to un install software for that I dis connect Internet and un install.(to you it could be childish but it works)

Answer 4

Hello Dear
To remove any components of windows go to control panel then add/Remove program then windows component now pick up the tick near media player and click Next it will be removed again go to above path pick a tick near media player but insert your media player V10 or V.9 Cd in Cd drive then click Next .
Good luck

Answer 5

Microsoft got it's "butt" in a crack not too long ago for this very reason. Lots of class-action lawsuits.

You might check out their help page and see if they've given a remedy.

Sandy

Answer 6

i have had the same problem, now i am finally begining to accept media player 11.

Answer 7

If it hasn't been to long since you installed it, you can use System Restore, and choose a date prior to installation.