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Hi there,
I just bought a bran new :D mp3 :D player and it turns out that you need Windows XP for you to load music on to it. I have tried to upgrade my computer to window XP but my computer is so cr@ppy it wont run it. Is there anyways for me to get windows media player 10. I had looked on the window media player website but it only runs with windows XP. If you could help it would be greatly appreciated ^-^

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As noted, Windows Media Player 10 is not a Windows 2000 product — WMP9 was the last full release for 2000, and WMP10’s device-sync features were built around XP-era support. That is why an MTP‑only player that expects WMP10 will refuse to install on a 2000 machine. (learn.microsoft.com)

Two USB modes matter here: MSC (USB mass‑storage) makes the player look like a removable drive so files can be copied with Windows Explorer; MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) requires an MTP‑aware stack/driver. On Windows 2000 MTP isn’t native (Microsoft provided an MTP Porting Kit as a legacy option), so an MTP‑only device will need extra drivers or a different host. If the player mounts as a removable disk, copying MP3s to a MUSIC folder and safely ejecting is all that’s needed. (en.wikipedia.org)

Many iRiver models from that era can be set or forced into a mass‑storage (UMS/MSC) mode so they behave like a USB disk; some H‑series players can be forced into “USB connected” by a reset + button sequence (check the model manual or community guides for the exact key combo). If the unit can be switched to MSC, no WMP10 or special ripping software is required. (help.ubuntu.com)

If the player will not switch to MSC, practical choices are: install the legacy MTP drivers/porting kit on the 2000 PC (a tricky, legacy route), use a different PC that runs XP/WMP10 to copy files, or look for an official firmware option from the manufacturer that adds UMS — firmware changes carry risk and need the vendor’s instructions. Community and Microsoft guidance point to the MTP Porting Kit or using an XP machine as the usual workarounds. (learn.microsoft.com)

Quick checklist (non‑interactive): 1) Plug player in and check My Computer; 2) If removable disk, copy MP3s; 3) If not, look for a USB‑mode setting or a model‑specific reset+button trick; 4) If still MTP‑only, use an XP machine or search for vendor firmware/drivers as a last resort.

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lol come on people i need some help here.. ^-^

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You cannot run WMP 10 on Windows 2000 so you need to find another solution. What brand is the MP3 player? I cannot really image that a MP3 player requeres WMP10.

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The brand is an iRiver

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i found out that you can also use another prgram but i don't have that on my computer either..tha program is like real time or something like that..

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you don't need a player to load music on a mp3 player ,you need mp3 files on you computer either from a download or ripp them from a cd,you can use Audiograbber to rip them from a cd and make mp3 then all you need to do is copy them to the player through windows explorer .
I use musicmatchjukebox[came with my mp3 player] ,and i also use audiograbber , its free .

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