How to Change Connection Speed Information in Windows Media Player (259914)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7
This article was previously published under Q259914

SUMMARY

This article describes how to change the speed that Windows Media Player downloads content.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the speed at which Windows Media Player downloads content, follow these steps:
  1. Start Windows Media Player.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  3. Click the Performance tab.
  4. In the My connection speed is box, click the appropriate setting. You may want to set this speed to match the speed of your Internet connection.

    Note This box is named Connection Speed in Windows Media Player 9 Series.
  5. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/16/2003
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