SP 50960: Windows Media Player cannot rip tracks

Symptom: When you attempt to rip a track with Windows Media Player, the operation fails and an error message is displayed.
Error Message: “Windows Media Player cannot rip the track because a compatible MP3 encoder is not installed on your computer.”
Resolution: This change will examine the system registry and modify the settings to restore the MP3 encoder library setting for Windows Media Player 10.
Category: Media Player

1. A minimized Windows Media Player window cannot be converted to a mini toolbar
2. Cannot access Network settings in Windows Media Player
3. Cannot start Windows Media Player
4. Disable the Windows User Mode Driver Framework service
5. Display anchor window in skin mode

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