Install WMP

Last Updated: September 20, 2007

Please install Windows Media Player if your computer meets or exceeds the minimum Yahoo! Video requirements.

ComponentsWhat You'll Need (Minimum)What You'll Need (Recommended)
These are the basic requirements needed to experience Yahoo! Video. Without these essentials, Yahoo! Video will not perform up to your expectations.These are the recommended requirements to provide you with an enhanced experience, including faster and more efficient media delivery.
ProcessorPC with a 233MHz or faster processor (Intel Pentium II or greater)PC with 300MHz or faster processor (Intel Pentium III processor or greater)
RAM64MB128MB or more
Sound Card16-bit16-bit
Operating SystemWindows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XPWindows 2000 or Windows XP
Internet Connection Speed56kbps (narrowband)300kbps (broadband, such as: ISDN, DSL, cable modem, T1 or faster)
Video Card16-bit (high-color) or greater24-bit (true-color) or greater
Screen Resolution800x6001024x768 or greater
Media PlayerWindows Media Player 7.1Windows Media Player 9
Other Sun Java Plug-In High-quality headphones or external loudspeakers
ComponentsWhat You'll Need (Minimum)What You'll Need (Recommended)
ProcessorPC with a 233MHz or faster processor (Intel Pentium II or greater)PC with 300MHz or faster processor (Intel Pentium III processor or greater)
RAM64MB128MB or more
Sound Card16-bit16-bit
Operating SystemWindows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XPWindows 2000 or Windows XP
BrowserMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5 or laterMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 5 or later
Internet Connection Speed56kbps (narrowband)300kbps (broadband, such as: ISDN, DSL, cable modem, T1 or faster)
Video Card16-bit (high-color) or greater24-bit (true-color) or greater
Screen Resolution800x6001024x768 or greater
Media PlayerWindows Media Player 7.1Windows Media Player 9
Other High-quality headphones or external loudspeakers