Recommended Posts

This thread is'nt a place for discussion about these betas, I'm making this thread soley to help those who are having a problem with WMP 10 after installing a newer build of SP2. If you installed WMP 10 and then uninstalled SP2 to install a newer build of SP2 and WMP 10 now looks like WMP 9, this thread is for you.

Warning: I don't guarantee this will work but logically it should and it has worked for both bangbang023 and myself. I have no idea if this will work on longhorn, Server 2003, Windows XP 64 bit edition, or anything else besides Windows XP 32 bit.

To keep it short and simple, I'm not going to go through all the history of what builds I was using and why, because I honestly think this behavior will be the same across all builds. If it's not, by all means, please inform me. Before you begin, note that you should not open WMP at all until you're told. Doing so could cause problems and you might have to start over. Also note that I haven't thoroughly tested this, but as I said, it has worked for me and bangbang023.

Here's the instructions to get WMP back to version 10 beta:

1. Extract the contents of the WMP10 installer to a folder, say "C:\WMP10" for ease of use.

2. In this folder, select all the INF files except WMP10.INF. Right click all these files and choose "Install". This process will take a few minutes because you're installing several INFs at once.

3. When step 2 is finished, right click WMP10.INF and choose Install.

4. If you get a message asking you to reboot, do so.

5. Finally, navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Microsoft\Software\MediaPlayer\Setup\Installed Versions". There should be three binary values:

wmp.dll

wmplayer.exe

wmploc.dll

Set ALL of these values to the value "00 00 0A 00 91 0D 00 00".

6. Open WMP and you should be using WMP10 beta (Y)

For those of you who are lazy, I have attached a registry file that you may import in place of step 5.

WMP_10_fix.reg

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/173586-wmp-10-and-sp2-conflict/
Share on other sites

Does running c:\windows\inf\unregmp2.exe /UpdateWMP not work?

I don't know, I didn't know about that file until you mentioned it. Plus I'm more into manual fixes anyway :p If someone gets this to work before they use my solution, please say so (Y)

He did that 2 hours ago, Ok, I see your point. But my instructions are different from his. He says copy all the dll files to \windows\syswow64, I said install the INFs. Also, the registry key is different. I'm sorry, but I don't see how you think I copied them. His solution probably works on XP 64bit, whereas mine might not. I did all the work in this thread myself, I just didn't have time to test it because I don't have several different OSes installed.

But i still meet the problem when i was installing inf.

the error is : "the software you are installing has not passed windows logo testing to verify its compatibility

with windows xp."

every inf have the error.

how to solve it?

According to my understanding, use script is the best way. No crack/hack ; just teach that

WMP 10 beta to work on 3790 or something other than XP. The main reason was that

WMP 10 Beta was only written for XP only, they are not supposed to work other than xp.

It's not only the inf files but also....... a long way to explain.........

BTW I'll write a script within 24 hours and post it later. Hope it help.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • I have updated my Series 9 Watch so I assume there is either a mistake in what was said, or as suggested - the new AI feature set isn’t supported on anything other than those listed above.
    • WhatsApp slams Isreali firm, NSO Group, for trying to spy on its users by David Uzondu WhatsApp has come out accusing Israeli cyber-intelligence firm, NSO Group, of deploying a fresh wave of highly targeted "spear phishing" attacks against users, which its security teams successfully thwarted. The Israeli firm, according to WhatsApp, ran this operation like its usual one-click phishing campaigns, trying to get people to click malicious links that lead them to external sites. To coordinate the campaign, the spyware vendor created fake test accounts and groups on the messaging app. WhatsApp said it is sharing the specific malicious domains, ikhwancast[.]com, ghazacast[.]com, and fr24cast[.]com, because potential victims need this data to check if they were targeted across other messaging systems or email platforms. The NSO Group is infamous for creating and selling Pegasus, a military-grade commercial spyware capable of silently compromising smartphones simply by sending a message or placing a missed call via apps like WhatsApp or iMessage. Users do not even have to interact with the incoming notification before the infection takes hold. Once Pegasus manages to break in, the spyware harvests private data, letting operators read private messages, emails, photos, and documents. It also tracks precise GPS locations, records keystrokes, activates the device's camera, and monitors live microphone audio. Independent investigations by cybersecurity watchdogs like The Citizen Lab and human rights organizations like Amnesty International have proven that governments use this software to track humanitarian workers, journalists, diplomats, and political dissidents. These findings directly contradict NSO Group claims that clients use the technology to spy on criminals and terrorists only. In late 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce added the firm to its Entity List, effectively banning the vendor from buying hardware and software from American tech companies. WhatsApp said in its blog post that the spyware vendor violated a permanent court injunction with this new spear-phishing campaign. This injunction, which took effect in 2025, strictly prohibited NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp and its users. The platform is now asking a federal court to hold the firm in contempt.
    • It would be surprising if even 3 year old Apple Watches (and not SE models at that) cannot run watchOS 27. Granted, it doesn't mean it would work as well. We'll see.
    • Apple launches new website for parents and a revamped Screen Time experience by Aditya Tiwari At WWDC 2026, Apple announced new parental control features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to keep kids' device usage in check and keep them safe online. As a parent, you'll get access to a simpler setup experience, Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and a redesigned Screen Time. You'll be able to pick exactly which apps your child can access on their device, choosing from just a few essential apps, a curated set, or the apps you feel are appropriate. There will be an option to gradually add more apps. Ask to Browse is a new feature that requires kids to request permission before visiting a new website in Safari on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can also turn on a setting that requires your kid to ask for approval before connecting with an unknown contact via Messages, FaceTime, or the Phone app. You can manage your child's screen time more effectively with Time Allowances that work across categories, including Games, Entertainment, and Social Media. You can set time limits based on your kid's age and get suggestions informed by expert research. Speaking of expert guidance, Apple added that it's working with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to adapt its Family Media Plan to create a guide parents can refer to when using Apple products. Moreover, the company has also set up a new dedicated website, where you can find tools, resources, and answers to common questions around parental controls and child safety. Apple also allows parents to set daily schedules to manage screen time, configuring access to different apps at different times of the day and across the week. Overall, the Screen Time section has been revamped and provides a bird's-eye view of your kid's average device usage and most-used apps. "For example, to help protect important family moments, parents can quickly limit access during meals, outdoor play, and other times that deserve full attention. If kids need a little extra time to finish something in an app, parents can also easily extend access," Apple said. Apart from these, Communication Safety has been updated to block gore or violent content when detected in shared images or videos. The feature already blurs nudity in Messages and FaceTime calls, and is enabled by default for users under 18.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Very Popular
      Captain_Eric earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • One Month Later
      amusc earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Month Later
      DJC50PLUS earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      DJC50PLUS earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Proficient
      Eric Biran went up a rank
      Proficient
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      514
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      231
    3. 3
      ATLien_0
      87
    4. 4
      +Edouard
      84
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      80
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!