How to re-install Windows Media Player

Is it possible to re-install Windows Media Player in Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2? I know it can be re-installed on Windows 7. I've tried applying the principles to Vista but Windows Media Player isn't listed under Windows Features in Vista.

 

When you go to Start>Default Programs Windows Media Player is not in the list?

http://www.wintuts.com/Set-your-default-programs

 

No, it's not in the list. I've attached a screen print to show the list.

 

Try Right clicking on an audio file. Select open with>choose default program. Is Media Player there?

See if this helps also.

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-windows-media-player-to-default-programs-vista/

 

Yes, Media Player is there. However, when I click on Media Player, Media Player does not pen.

I tried this and set Media Player as the default programme however there's still nothing happenig: Media Player won't open.

 

There is a Microsoft Fixit for WMP.

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic

If the above does not work do you have the option to do a System Restore before the problem occurred?

 

I will give that a go.

I could but I don't remember when it last worked. I'm also unsure as to what a System Restore would do, i.e. would I lose things from my PC that were installed or updated since that time?

 

If you cannot remember when it happened, best not to do a system restore. It does keep your files and settings but if you put things on the desktop after a restore point, those will be gone. And any programs installed after a restore point would be non-functional.

 

I won't need to do a system restore. The Microsoft Fixit it worked. Thank you!

 

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for the feedback.