[Lord Devrexster]

Ok so some people such as myself dont like the wmp12 in its current state. So I decided to downgrade to WMP11. I am sharing my process here with u all. For me its working fine

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::UPDATE::

WMP12 has been mutated to support the toolbar. So if u want only the toolbar then this technique is obsolete now. Go here for WMP12 with taskband: http://www.winmatrix...toolbar-for-w7/
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Screenie of WMP toolbar in Windows Seven : You can actually see a Media player Gadget working too...

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Number of downloads: 1661

Some more screenies : http://www.askvg.com...k-in-windows-7/

DOWNLOAD THE INSTALLER

( only 32-bit systems )

For 64 bit try here - http://www.winmatrix...windows-7-skin/

Instructions:

1. Run services.msc
Stop the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.

2. Take ownership of these files

=> All files in "Program FilesWindows Media Player" folder
=> All files starting with "wmp" in System32 folder
=> wmploc.dll.mui in "Sytem32en-us" folder

How to take ownership ?? See this : http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=13157

3. Run the installer.

4. Before u reboot, open regedit and delete this key
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Setup\Installed Versions"

5. Reboot

6. Post ur experience here.

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible if u break ur system.

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[Eye Pie Rate]

Nice post, better than some of the spam posts available right now.
But, i dont really need this since I like WMP12... when i use it (rarely).

[FalseAgent]

wow, the deskband still works on the superbar!

[Lord Devrexster]

Eye Pie Rate, on Feb 11 2009, 10:13 PM, said:

Nice post, better than some of the spam posts available right now.
But, i dont really need this since I like WMP12... when i use it (rarely).

Ya if u like WMP12 then its ok. I did this coz somehow WMP12 feels a bit slow on my comp - I dont know why ?? Also I used to like the deskband a lot. So yeah...

[kyosan]

Nice

[Frylock86]

Lord Devrexster, on Feb 11 2009, 05:25 PM, said:

Eye Pie Rate, on Feb 11 2009, 10:13 PM, said:

Nice post, better than some of the spam posts available right now.
But, i dont really need this since I like WMP12... when i use it (rarely).

Ya if u like WMP12 then its ok. I did this coz somehow WMP12 feels a bit slow on my comp - I dont know why ?? Also I used to like the deskband a lot. So yeah...

I hope they add that back. So much better than the jumplist.

[Eye Pie Rate]

Its the same thing, i honestly dont see a difference, all they need to add is a navigate bar (that lets u drag to a certain time etc) and it will be better than deskband..

[AMIRZ]

comedy_guy, on Feb 12 2009, 12:18 AM, said:

wow, the deskband still works on the superbar!

I miss it on Windows 7 must be downloaded thanx for porting it Lord Devrexster

[Jatin]

Good job Devrexster

[Abhi]

Good job Devrexster!

[Vishal Gupta]

Awesome job mate.

[Lord Devrexster]

Thanks everyone !!

[fediaFedia]

Does it have glass on the controls bar?

[Lord Devrexster]

fediaFedia, on Feb 12 2009, 08:53 PM, said:

Does it have glass on the controls bar?

Oh Yes !!

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-get-windows-me...k-in-windows-7/

here u can see more screenies provided by Mr.Vishal ...

p.s: I thot of putting in ur WMP12 skin but I didnt coz I didnt have permissions...

[fediaFedia]

Lord Devrexster, on Feb 12 2009, 05:50 PM, said:

fediaFedia, on Feb 12 2009, 08:53 PM, said:

Does it have glass on the controls bar?

Oh Yes !!

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-get-windows-me...k-in-windows-7/

here u can see more screenies provided by Mr.Vishal ...

p.s: I thot of putting in ur WMP12 skin but I didnt coz I didnt have permissions...

OMG! That's perfect! Just what i needed to replace that crappy wmp12 in seven. Thanks for making this!!!
The wmp12 skin? Bogo-d made one for vista: http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/art/7-for-Win...er-11-105796300

This post has been edited by fediaFedia: 12 February 2009 - 05:36 PM