· How To and Tutorials
· Life Hacks and Reviews
· Way Off Base
· MajorGeeks Deals
· News
· Off Base
· Reviews
· Life Hacks and Reviews
· Way Off Base
· MajorGeeks Deals
· News
· Off Base
· Reviews
· YouTube
· Facebook
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Pintrest
· RSS/XML Feeds
· News Blur
· Yahoo
· Symbaloo
· Pintrest
· RSS/XML Feeds
· News Blur
· Yahoo
· Symbaloo
· Top Freeware Picks
· Malware Removal
· Geektionary
· Useful Links
· About Us
· Copyright
· Privacy
· Terms of Service
· How to Uninstall
· Malware Removal
· Geektionary
· Useful Links
· About Us
· Copyright
· Privacy
· Terms of Service
· How to Uninstall
· View Essential System Details with myResources
· Control When Windows 10 Updates with Kill-Update
· How to Fix There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC Error on Windows 10
· How to Turn on or off Recommended Troubleshooting in Windows 10
· MajorGeeks Deals Page
· test jim
· How to Set a New Home / Start Page In Edge
· How To Remove the Bing Discover Button on Microsoft Edge for Windows, Mac and Linux
· How to Block Spam Calls on a Samsung Phone
· How to Change DPI Scaling Settings in Windows 10 or 11
· How to Install Threads on Your Windows Desktop
· MajorGeeks and Cheat Happens August 2023 Give-A-Way
· Here's What You Need to Know About LogoFAIL
· Using AeroShake To Clear Your Desktop
· How to Edit Audio in Your Videos Using Shotcut
· How to Diagnose RAM Issues with Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool: A Step-by-Step Guide
· Deciding Between Idle State, Sleep Mode, and Shutdown: What's Best for Your PC?
· Unlock Google's Hidden Powers: Search Tricks Every Geek Should Know
· 2024 Black Friday Deals
· TikTok Ban: What Happens If the Supreme Court Upholds It?
· Control When Windows 10 Updates with Kill-Update
· How to Fix There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC Error on Windows 10
· How to Turn on or off Recommended Troubleshooting in Windows 10
· MajorGeeks Deals Page
· test jim
· How to Set a New Home / Start Page In Edge
· How To Remove the Bing Discover Button on Microsoft Edge for Windows, Mac and Linux
· How to Block Spam Calls on a Samsung Phone
· How to Change DPI Scaling Settings in Windows 10 or 11
· How to Install Threads on Your Windows Desktop
· MajorGeeks and Cheat Happens August 2023 Give-A-Way
· Here's What You Need to Know About LogoFAIL
· Using AeroShake To Clear Your Desktop
· How to Edit Audio in Your Videos Using Shotcut
· How to Diagnose RAM Issues with Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool: A Step-by-Step Guide
· Deciding Between Idle State, Sleep Mode, and Shutdown: What's Best for Your PC?
· Unlock Google's Hidden Powers: Search Tricks Every Geek Should Know
· 2024 Black Friday Deals
· TikTok Ban: What Happens If the Supreme Court Upholds It?
How to Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs
Windows Media Player will download codecs as needed. If you use third-party codecs or want to save bandwidth, you can prevent Windows Media Player from automatically downloading codecs.
Because Windows Media Player does not include disabling codec downloads as an option, we can use Group Policy Editor or the Registry.
Video tutorial:
How to Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs - Registry
Because we need to create a new Key and DWORD, we created the registry files for you.
Download Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs and extract the two files.
Double-click 'Windows Media Player Codec Download - Disable.reg' or 'Windows Media Player Codec Download - Enable.reg' (Default).
Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
Click Yes when prompted by Registry Editor.
Click OK when prompted by the Registry Editor.
This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks.
How to Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs - Group Policy Editor
Using Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Media Player > Playback.
Double click Prevent Codec Download and click on Enabled.
Similar:
How to Install or Uninstall Windows Media Player in Windows 10
What Type of Files Does Windows Media Player Support?
How to Troubleshoot Windows Media Player Issues
comments powered by Disqus
Because Windows Media Player does not include disabling codec downloads as an option, we can use Group Policy Editor or the Registry.
How to Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs - Registry
Because we need to create a new Key and DWORD, we created the registry files for you.
Download Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs and extract the two files.
Double-click 'Windows Media Player Codec Download - Disable.reg' or 'Windows Media Player Codec Download - Enable.reg' (Default).
Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
Click Yes when prompted by Registry Editor.
Click OK when prompted by the Registry Editor.
This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks.
How to Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs - Group Policy Editor
Using Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Media Player > Playback.
Double click Prevent Codec Download and click on Enabled.
Similar:
comments powered by Disqus
