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Microsoft Quietly Ditches Windows Media Player Legacy in Favor of New App

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Microsoft is gradually phasing out Windows Media Player Legacy in favor of its new app. According to recent reports, users have started noticing that Windows Media Player Legacy is no longer available for download from Microsoft's website.

This move may be part of Microsoft's strategy to get users to switch to the new app. The company has been promoting the new app as a more efficient and feature-rich alternative to its legacy media player.

Simon, an experienced tech writer, notes that he has been writing about technology since 2014 and using Windows machines since version 3.1. He suggests that this move could be a deliberate attempt by Microsoft to get users accustomed to the new app's interface and features.

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