Windows 11 New Media Player Uses 3.5x More RAM, Charges for Popular Video Codecs

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Author: tcp_handshaker

Date: 6/20/2026

Article Summary:

Microsoft's new Media Player for Windows 11 uses more RAM and charges for popular video codecs, sparking criticism.