Best | Windows Media Player 12 Skins

In an age of streaming, why bother? Two reasons: and Nostalgia. For those of us with meticulously tagged MP3/FLAC libraries, WMP remains a surprisingly robust organizer. But to enjoy it, you need to hide the library view and shrink the player down to "Mini Player" mode. That is where the skin lives.

Unlike WMP 9 or 10, (shipped with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10) downplays skin support. Microsoft focused on the Library mode and Now Playing mode, dropping the classic skin engine almost entirely. windows media player 12 skins best

: A clean, classic look for those who prefer the Windows XP era aesthetic. In an age of streaming, why bother

: One of the few skins specifically optimized for WMP 12, this official Disney skin offers six different color options to suit various moods. Where to Find and Download Skins But to enjoy it, you need to hide

Aliens, green LEDs, and aggressive angles. The skin turns your media library into a command center.