Why does Windows Media Player access the internet?

[Jeff]

I have WMP 10 installed in XP MCE. Whenever I start WMP Zone Alarm ask if I
wish to allow it to access the trusted zone and (I think) the internet. I
usually reply no. What is WMP trying to access these zones for? Is it just
to look for updates or something else?

Jeff

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Jeff" <[email protected]>

| I have WMP 10 installed in XP MCE. Whenever I start WMP Zone Alarm ask if I
| wish to allow it to access the trusted zone and (I think) the internet. I
| usually reply no. What is WMP trying to access these zones for? Is it just
| to look for updates or something else?

| Jeff



Updates, DRM, licenses, etc.

 

[Jeff]

Updates, DRM, licenses, etc.

Are there privacy concerns?Does it allow someone to collect info on what I
am listening to or other information?

Is there any harm in simply not permitting it to access the internet?

Jeff

 

[mikeyhsd]

personally I would not all it.
give VLC a look see. plays music and videos.



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Updates, DRM, licenses, etc.

Are there privacy concerns?Does it allow someone to collect info on what I
am listening to or other information?

Is there any harm in simply not permitting it to access the internet?

Jeff