Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1 is the original lightweight Windows video player by Gabest, frozen since 2006 and continued today by MPC-HC and MPC-BE.

Media Player Classic screenshots

Media Player Classic interface, screenshot 1

Media Player Classic interface, screenshot 2

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How to Download Media Player Classic

Pick your file - the one marked Recommended fits your device.
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Extract the archive and run the setup file inside it. Not starting? Try another server or a different browser.

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