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Run Multiple Instances of Windows Media Player

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Mar 15, 2026114805 views
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I want to use WMP to listen to music, but at the same time I'm sorting out some videos etc that I want to quickly preview in WMP. Is it possible to open another 'instance' of WMP without cutting off my music? More details: Using Windows 7 and WMP 12

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Fix for: Run Multiple Instances of Windows Media Player

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Need to know what OS, but I believe that you can do this by running the "background" instance through "run as different user" on XP and up. Select the music and play. Next, double click and open whatever videos you want normally, the new instance sh…

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