Windows Media Player tricks

First, Click Start > Run > and type “regedit” to run Registry Editor.
Note: editing the registry may damage your system, please make a backup from your registry

To remove recent play list in history:
To remove recent files go to address: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\RecentFileList
To remove recent URLs go to address: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\RecentURLList
And delete play lists

To disable Upgrade message:
Go to following address: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\PlayerUpgrade
Create a new String Value and name “AskMeAgain” and give value of NO


To hide anchor window:
When you are in skin mode, Windows Media Player displays Anchor window
To hide anchor window, go to address: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
Create a new DWORD and name “DoNotShowAnchor” and give value of 1

To change title name:
Go to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
Create a new SRTING and type your name.


To lock applied skin:
Go to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
Create a new String with name of Default Skin for example 9SeriesDefault.wmz
Create a new DWORD and name “SetAndLockSkin” and give value of 1.

To enable DVD features:
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\Settings
Create a new String and name “EnableDVDUI” and give value of YES.

To remove WMP features:
Go to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
Create a new DWORD and give value of 1 and name according to below
Media Favorite = NoMediaFavorite
Find New Station = NoFindNewStation
Radio Bar = NoRadiaBar