Tired of the same look and feel of Windows Media Player in Windows 7?

By default, WMP 12 comes with only a couple of modest skins.

When you select a skin from the left pane, a preview will be displayed to the right.

Apply Skins to Add Some Flair to Windows Media Player 12

Media Player will open in Now Playing mode.

choose the Switch to Library button at the top left to return to Library view.

Ok, so the included skins are a little boring.

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you might find additional skins by selecting Tools > Download > Skins.

Or, by clicking on More Skins from within the Skin chooser.

Select a skin youd like to try and nudge the link to download.

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If prompted with a warning message about files containing scripts that access your library, click Yes.

Note: These warning boxes may look a bit different depending on your internet tool.

We are using Chrome for this example.

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tap on View Now.

Your new skin will be on display.

To get back to the Library mode, find and opt for Return to Full Mode button.

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Some skins may launch video in a separate window.

Then click Yes to confirm.

Regardless of your interests, you are sure to find a skin that fits your tastes.

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