WebM is a royalty-free format supported by most modern browsers. WebM files can be played directly in browsers without plugins. Files can be opened through context menu or direct browser tab
Windows Media Player is the default music player for Windows OS. Compatible Mac versions are available. Completely free to use
Codecs compress and decompress media files using encoder and decoder parts. Windows Media Player uses codecs to play and create media files
Windows 11 includes both new Media Player and Legacy desktop app. Legacy app located at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe". Installation requires administrator privileges
Error occurs when video files become unplayable due to various reasons. Commonly seen on Windows PCs, especially with YouTube videos
Windows Media Player supports various audio and video formats. Check compatibility list before playing files. Change file type to compatible format if needed