Windows Media Player is not in Default apps list

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I know, this question was asked many times, but there is still no answer that can be easily found. There are steps to get the WMP in Windows Optional Features, install it if missing, etc. - I did all that, and now WMP runs and plays media files. However, there is no way to set it as a Default App to play specific file types. Go to "Default apps":

  • > "Music Player" > "Choose Default" - WMP is not there.
  • > "Choose default apps by file type" > ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - WMP is not there.
  • > "Set Defaults by app" > Windows Media Player is here! > select "Manage" > find ".mp3" > "Choose a default" - the only choice is "Look for an app in the Microsoft Store".

What is going on, why is Windows Media Player not in the list? Why when I type "Windows Media Player" in Windows Search it does not come up as an app and it takes me to search it on the web search?

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