I downloaded to disk but am waiting also. Sure would like an explanation from Microsoft and instructions on how to install for those who have the previous version. This is a strange indeed!
Seems each user is left to fish for themselves.
Glenn
Update for Windows Media Player URL Script Command Behavior
SUMMARY
Microsoft has released an update to the versions of Microsoft Windows Media Player that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article. Microsoft recommends that you install this update so that you can more easily manage the behavior of embedded URL script commands in Windows Media audio and video (.asf) files and streams. This article describes the new functionality that is supported by this update and describes how to obtain the update.
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4
Date Published: 2/10/2004
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828026

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