This should be in 'off-topic, not the tips area.

WMP uses Fraunhofer IIS MPEG layer-3 codec (advanced version) as default for playback. Unless the professional one is present. Then it uses that one.
The number in the priority box in control panel-sound-hardware-audio codecs-properties will tell you the order of system preference.
Remove/ reinstall codec if you think this is the problem..many places online to get it from. Or use the system disk.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!