However, the most recent versions of the player have required the latest versions of the OS. Windows Media Player comes bundled with the Windows operating system. Windows Media Player competes with other freeware programs such as RealNetworks' RealPlayer, Nullsoft's Winamp, and Apple Computer's QuickTime and iTunes. These include the ability to copy music to a compact disc, synchronise content with an digital audio player (MP3 player), and let users buy music from one of several online music stores. Windows Media Player replaced an earlier piece of software simply called Media Player, adding features beyond simple video or audio playback. The basic file formats are WMV (Windows Media Video & Audio), WMA (Windows Media Audio), and ASF (Audio Structured File). These tend to lag behind the Windows versions in features, software update frequency, and the number of file formats supported. Microsoft has also made available versions for other operating systems including Pocket PC, Mac OS, and Solaris. Template:Infobox Software Windows Media Player is a free software media player used for playing audio and video on personal computers running Microsoft Windows.

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