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Media Player Classic vs Windows Media Center

A side-by-side look at Media Player Classic and Windows Media Center. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Media Player Classic

Media Player Classic

Video & Movies

Media Player Classic is a free open source media player for Windows. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats. It is lightweight, customizable, and provides high quality video playback.

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Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center

Media & Entertainment

Windows Media Center is a digital media player and recorder developed by Microsoft. It allows users to play and view videos, music, pictures, and recorded TV on Windows PCs. Features include a program guide, DVR, DVD playback, and media streaming.

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