Windows Media Player 11 for XP has been released and Microsoft decided to add a WGA check to the installation routine. Once you double-click the executable that you downloaded the tool asks for a WGA check and will not continue the installation until it was checked whether Microsoft thinks your Windows installation is legit or not. We heard about users that had problems with those WGA checks and could not install software that performed checks although they had a legit system.
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[...] În urmă cu câteva zile, Windows Media Player a ajuns la versiunea 11. Acum două luni a fost lansat beta 2, dar gata!, a ieşit din beta: vă aşteaptă să îl descărcaţi (aveţi aici şi un link direct), dar atenţie, va cere verificarea licenţei sistemului de operare (evident, trebuie să fie Windows XP SP2). Am găsit şi un text pe web care afirmă că prin nişte setări în regiştri se poate instala WMP 11 şi fără WGA; nu am testat, având licenţă la sistemul de operare: dacă vă interesează sau aveţi probleme cu recunoaşterea licenţei, consultaţi materialul respectiv. [...]
it works like a charm… ass always the tips @ gHacks work. keep up the good work mate
cheers.
If you have that registry file plz send it to me…
i’m not able to get it…..
just after you install the registry file you cant use Windows Updates anymore, u get some weird error.
grrrrrr now i cant update
Without Wga check Media player 11 can be simply installed by:
run the setup file
Do not exit
Search for wmp11.exe
run this file
The registry link does not work…any clues as to where to find this??
asd
I have tried all tricks But they are useless they r not workinh plz help me how i use registry file plz plz plz help meeeeeeeeee ghacks
thanks i was looking for this.
thanks it works sorry for those lines i have sent you ghacks this registry file works fine
pls help me to download windows meadia player without cheking WGA or anybody can tell me the way pls pls i neeeeeeed help
helloo
hello how are you…
Nikhil’s idea works….you can find the wmp11.exe at \\Local Settings\Temp\IXP000.TMP. run this exe.
Nikhil’s idea works….you can find the wmp11.exe at \\Local Settings\Temp\IXP000.TMP. run this exe.
THANK U… THANK U SOOOO MUCH, GHACKS…. U GUYS RULE>>>>!!!!
Nikhil’s idea really works . thanks nik.
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i know how to install it without WGA check,but the icons are not changed i like to change the icon but i cannot find an icon of WMP-11 if you like to have the installer search it on limewire or email me….
tnx…can you give some icons for WMP-11,
how can i bypass WGA check for IE-7???
I have written an article that will be published tomorrow morning that explains how to easily bypass wga checks for IE 7 and Media Player 11
you can download IE 7 from another site after that it will not need a validation i have it i downloaded it from the school! but i have downloaded IE8 but it cannot be installed
Posted this on a a different thread before…
To get past the initial check (Idea originally from posters above, they just didn’t explain a way to get at the right exe.):
Download wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe (link listed above)
Using WinRar, rightclick on the wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe and extract to a folder.
In that folder you can find the wmp11.exe to install. This seems to bypass WGA check.
Disclaimer: If you like/use windows you should buy it, but if you don’t like the intrusive WGA, this seems to be the way to get around it.
its good
Hi, Hats off Backslash…
LINKS IN “RELATED TOPICS” DOES NOT PROVIDE REQUIRED RESULTS MAKING DIFFICULT TO DOWNLOAD WMP 11 WITHOUT VALIDATION CHECK.SO,I AM NOT ABLE TO INSTALL IT.PLZ DO THE NEEDFUL.
THANKS
Please guys help me , I got problem when i start WMP 10 it says something in swedish
(i cant translate to english)
ett internt fel har uppstått!
when i wanna install , it says you have to validate that WGA thing or blabla,
PLZ MAKE A DOWNLOAD LINK WITHOUT WGA
Hey guys, looking for that reg file? no need to. I found an even easier way on http://www.mydigitallife.info, worked a treat for me:
If you’ve already installed WM11 go to STEP 2.
STEP 1: Go to the old windows media player (WM10), go to Tools–>Options and click on ‘Check for updates once a day.’ Press Apply and then OK.
After a short time a window appears asking if you want to upgrade to a newer version, click OK. System will download WM11 and and install the Media Player 11. After installation restart your PC.
STEP 2: Click on Start –> Search. Click ‘All files and folders’ then search for LegitLibM.dll. (it’s located in C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player folder.)
After LegitLibM.dll is found, right click and rename it to legitlib.dll.
STEP 3: Run WM11, click on validate, it may say ‘unable to validate’ (but that’s a fake message and WMP11 still works, so just click on OK). Then the program will go on to settings or configuration and after you do that the WMP 11 is ready to be used.
what can i do to avoid wga checking?please explain
there is no file named as LegitLibM.dll?what can ido
felp me …………..
i cant understand how it works………….
plz.plz……..plz…….plz……….
tell me ………………
Nice, The Master! It worked!:D
i want sex
The Master is the $#!t, worked like a charm, thanks.
How long will it take for the wmp10 to pop op the installation for wmp11
(to the people who used the masters method)
please help!!!!
PLEASE kindly help mmeeeeeeeeeeee
hey Guys i have just installed “wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe” and not exit setup then i have run the “wmp11.exe” after setup completed i exited from the first setup of “wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe” .
Then i run windows media player from start menu BUT ERROR comes
“The file wmplayer.exe has a verion number of 11.0.5721.5145 where 10.0.0.3646 was expected . windows media player is not properly installed and must be reintalled”
and then i wana rollback to previous state from Control panel /add remove program.
BUT no help Error same if i start wmp
“The file wmplayer.exe has a verion number of 11.0.5721.5145 where 10.0.0.3646 was expected . windows media player is not properly installed and must be reintalled”
PLEASE kindly help mmeeeeeeeeeeee
ZEESHAN SOHAIL, Have You tried to Uninstall Media Player 10, then Install 11?
Hey guys this has worked many times for me… on friends and familys computers…
find windows media player file in program file. and then rename the file legitLibM.dll
to legitlib.dll and then delete the file and go through the validation progress again. and when u click OK or Exit (or whatever button comes up after it says not a valide…)
it should be installed. and then u can custom or esxpress install… u know the rest.
Great work The Master. Short sweet and effective..
I like!
haee,,,guys ,,,i hv wnp11 set up ,,but i m not able to install in my laptop ,,,,when i install it ,,,it requires original window,,,how can i install wnp11 plzzz,,,tell me ,,,plz plz plz
Step 1: download media player installer from Microsoft web site.
Step 2: Use WinRAR to extract installer (Right click on wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe, “extract here”)
Step 3: Double-click wmp11.exe (No WPA required)
Yeah, it’s really, REALLY complicated ;)
MS Website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx
WinRAR:
http://www.rarlab.com/
Ok so you have to validate anyway with the above method (as I found out). That DLL trick listed above works though. That DLL from any legitimate install of WM11, re-named and place in that folder (rename the DLL in there) and it will work!
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Luke’s idea works perfectly. Thanks!
hey guys After LegitLibM.dll is found, right click and rename it to legitlib.dll. ITs WORK!! Thanks….
Yeah so I don’t have a LegitLibM.dll file to change the name of, nor do I have Service Pack 2, which I keep being prompted for when I try to download the components of WMP11 seperately. So what do I do now?
extract wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe, open setup_wmp.exe. now without closing it, search and open wmp11.exe.now goto //program files/windows media player.There will be a file named LegitLibM.dll….rename it with legitlib.dll…
although largely irrelevent, a few of you have been asking abot the amazing IE7, without WGA. Go to yahoo.com and get thier version. it has no wga check. u will get yahoo stuff, though (easily removed from control panel) but i like yahoo.
But the best way, guys: Get a REAL copy of XP. or better yet, vista. save all the hassle.
anyway… i did wat aditya said, but got the message that ZEESHAN SOHAIL got. but then, i tried it again except after i ran the exe i searched for, i did not close the other window. i took the risk of clicking on validate, and then after a delay it skipped the whole validation process and installed smoothly.
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SO GUYS, JUSTTO WHAT aditya SAID, DONT CLOSE THE WINDOW EVEN AFTER YOU RAN WMP11.EXE AND RENAMED LEGITLIB… JUST CLICK VALIDATE! Trust me, it works.
im trying to figure out this . i did a backup of all my music to re format my P.C. When i put it all back in , almost 1/2 of it wont play , it says i need licencing ? how can i fix that , apart from getting all the music again?
Cnnr_Dhrty@yahoo.com
frad, windows media player automatically downloads usage rights about your music files.
This option is enabled by default, and most people do not see it when they install WMP, but the configuration for that is asked for in the setup program. in WMP, press alt + T (tools menu), then press letter O (Options). Click on the privacy tab, and uncheck “aquire licenses automatically for protected content”.
If you dont have WMP, get it. Dont listen to anyone who says to get something else.
hello.first of all i want to thank u for all the great advices … but … i tried to do exactly what u wrote here … and after i succesfully install wmp11.exe an error ruines my day … “This application has failed to start beacause WMDRMSDK.DLL was not found.Re-installing the application may fix this problem.” … and it`s the third time i re-install it.help plz! :D
The Master’s method worked great for me, thanks
Nice work, The Master, it worked perfectly! Many thanks.
thnx master… ur method worked smoothly….
First of all, thanx to all the guys that get into trouble of answering all our questions.
Mine is a simple one:
After finishing with the install of the non-checkable exe file, when I run WMP it gets an error message:
“The file wmplayer.exe has a version number of 11.0.5721.5145 where 9.0.0.3250 was expected. WMP is not installed properly and must be reinstalled.
Do you want to install the Player from the Microsoft Web site?”
Now the player doesnt run no matter if i uninstall the v.11 setup. Any ideas??
thanx
i am also having this same problem, iskander. if anyone can help it would help alot thx.
Dave, I managed to make it work.
1. Re-unzip the WMP11 zip
2. Extract all files in a NEW folder in Program Files
3. Double click the wmfdist11 file first
4. run the wmp11 file, choose a new shortcut of this installation in a new location
5. Restart pc
6. Run the new shortcut.
The player seems to play smoothly
:)
Nikhil’s idea works…
Thanks a ton Master ur idea works like a charm
i have de same problem how to solve daT?…….
i cant open windows media player 11 ……….
Luke`s method works perfect
If you are getting an error message something like:
“The file wmplayer.exe has a version number of 11.0.5721.5145 where 9.0.0.3250 was expected. WMP is not installed properly and must be reinstalled.
Do you want to install the Player from the Microsoft Web site?”
The solution is:
1. Unzip the installation file wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe anywhere (eg desktop)
2. Run wmfdist11
3. Run wmp11
4. Open windows media player 11!! TA DA!
after download the wmp setup app,i still have to validate the software.
how to avoid the validation?somebody help me please!
tnx a lot m8
thanks for the tip
The Master ROCKS! I am no techy by ANY means, but you made it plain and simple! Thanks!
LUKE, you’re my hero.
I almost forgot what Media Player 11 looks like (got a new computer, but not with a valid version of Windows). ;)
hi!
thanks guys!!!!!!!!!
i had the same problem and i fixed it.
THANKS A LOT!!!!!
Jelena
great job LUKE…
Your idea works…… I have installed windows media player11.
thanks
hithanks
Hi jabuzan,thanks a lot.
I was getting error msgs.But after following ur process now it is working.
Ok, so where do you download this at? I clicked the link “Install Windows Media Player 11 without WGA check” & it reloads the page. Can someone help me? Thanks for your time. =]
Hi xkushx,search the “wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe” file in net or go to the link http://www.ghacks.net/2006/10/31/windows-media-player-11-download/ then click download and after getting it extract it.
THANX DUDE GR8 WORK
um i read all through your ideas and i decided to try my own n i found that if you delete the
LegitLibM.dll file then go to install and click validate it will tell you are unvalifated then click the next button that shows it will skip that step and let you intsall the program
if u wanna install WMP11 without WGA check,,here’s what u will do.
STEP 1. download WMP11 file.
STEP 2. extract the file to ur desired folder.(i would prefer u make ur own blank folder in desktop).
STEP 3. Install all the Application file but do not restart yet,,then find WMP11 Application then install then restart PC.
STEP 4. Run the installed player then just follow the steps.. THAT’s IT YOU”RE DONE
the DLL rename steps really works….
THANKS MUCH MASTER..:)
thanks my friend u r best
The dll rename was really working, that’s what I call a masters stroke simple and intelligent. Keep up with ur work
Appreciated
Thanks
hey guys js find a thread posted by master ths da most quickest n best trick trust me even i did da same jus rename da file and its done. cheers@master
tooo good!!! amazing!!but i had an error message. windows media has encountered a prob and needs to shut down.
after the extraction and installation. i executed wmfdist11. then i executed wmp11 like you said and there it was!!!
your info is extremelyyyyyyyy helpful!1 thanks!!
i did extract the wmp11-windowsxp-x64-enu.exe file to a specific folder on desktop. then i run wmfdist11-64.exe n it gives anerror message… update/upadate.exe is not a valid Win32 application.. please helpp!!
got ‘blocked VLK’ message when i followed lukes process
no entiendo un p2
prateek – I may be wrong but I think you downloaded the 64-bit version of WMP but your computer is running the 32-bit version of Windows. Solution = get the 32 bit version of WMP from http://www.ghacks.net/2006/10/31/windows-media-player-11-download/
For information:
wmp11-windowsxp-x64-enu.exe (64 bit version)
wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe (32 bit version)
I look for the packtage the gueneine check for my windows média 11 .Now I have just only the windows média 10 but for my sound is not correct before I was compatibility with 3 eleven and I had work with mozilla fire fox and lmy computer is in vista premium with all the “mises à jours” update of real player 11 so than I don’t what that I must do it because to read dvd the reading is bad so than what i must do Thanks for the submit
Thanks a lot!!….It worked great!!!…….
I have windows media player 9 installed on my machine and I can’t get it to update to WMP11. I tried renaming the LegitlibM.dll to LegitLib.dll, even that didn’t work. When I press validate, it says I might be a victim of counterfeiting and directs my browser to the WGA page on microsoft.com.
I tried merging the .reg file into the registry but I got the error stating that only binary files can be merged into the registry. Nothing works so far…
wheres the damn download at????