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The thread discusses the removal of the mini player feature in Windows Media Player 12, with the original poster questioning why it was eliminated. Respondents mention that the current minimized version serves similar functions, making the mini player less necessary, and note a preference for third-party players like VLC due to better media compatibility and quality. Overall, the sentiment indicates some disappointment with WMP 12’s features but appreciation for its stability and improvements.

stuigi

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I just launche media player 12 and can't find a way to have the mini player on the taskbar. Is that no longer a feature. If so, WHY?
 

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well yes .. there is no mini for the wmp 12 ..and i think it is reasonable somehow since when you minimize it, it goes to the -dock like- taskbar with the options of pausing and playing .. so ..i think it is good enought _ well at least for me _ 😛

RandysSOHC

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hmmm...I guess your right...
but the player is kinda almost mini anyways...

& prolly microsoft may know the only reason for this 😉
 

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well yes .. there is no mini for the wmp 12 ..and i think it is reasonable somehow since when you minimize it, it goes to the -dock like- taskbar with the options of pausing and playing .. so ..i think it is good enought _ well at least for me _ 😛
 
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Radenight

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I do really like the improved stability of WMP and the new features as well as the fact that it does look like a "mini" version of itself when open.. but it's still not enough to make me use it as my default media player.. 😉 I'll stick with VLC at least for a little while longer.. it plays anything I can throw at it and the quality of my videos is better in it than WMP.. 🙂