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How to Change the Playback Speed in Windows Media Player

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Open a song, and press Ctrl+M. Go to Enhancement > Play Speed, and pick Slow, Normal, or Fast.Reload the track if WMP stops playing following the speed change. This article explains how to change the playback speed of a song in Windows Media Player. This procedure works for Windows Media Player 12 on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.

How to Change the Windows Media Player Playback Speed

Open a song. Switch the View mode out of Library or Skin by going to View > Now Playing. If the WMP menu bar doesn't showing, use the Ctrl+M keyboard shortcut to enable it. You can even use Ctrl+3 to immediately switch the view to Now Playing without using the menu bar. Right-click the main area of the screen and choose Enhancements > Play speed settings. In the Play speed settings screen that should now be open, select Slow, Normal, or Fast to adjust the speed at which the audio/video should be played. A value of 1 is for normal playback speed while a lower or higher figure either slows down or speeds up the playback, respectively. Re-load the track if WMP stops responding after you change the speed several times. The speed-settings tool occasionally stops if WMP cannot re-configure the track for the requested custom speed in enough time to reload the track before you make another speed change. FAQ What does "playback prohibited by area limitations" mean in Windows Media Player? This message means that the media you're attempting to play is set for a specific region other than your own. Try changing the region settings for your disc drive by right-clicking the drive's icon in Windows Explorer, then selecting Properties > Hardware > Properties, then selecting a different region. How do I map my keyboard keys to control playback in Windows Media Player? Windows Media Player should have keyboard commands for playback already set when you start it up. Press Ctrl + Shift + G to increase speed, press Ctrl + Shift + S to slow down playback, and press Ctrl + Shift + N to return to regular playback speed. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Sync Playlists in Windows Media Player 11 How to Modify a Song's Playback Speed Using Audacity How to List All Music in Windows Media Player Library How to Use Windows Media Player to Copy Music From CDs How to Rip Music From CDs Using Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12 Equalizer: Presets and Custom Settings How to Make a Playlist in Windows Media Player 11 How to Optimize Windows Media Player Video Streaming How to Add Music to Windows Media Player 11 How to Put iTunes Playlist Songs in the Right Order How to Rip CDs in Windows Media Player 12 Can Two People Listen to Spotify at the Same Time? WMA File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Make a Song Your Ringtone On iPhone How to Sync Music and Video Using Windows Media Player How to Stop Windows Media Player Freezing & Crashing Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies