Installing Windows Media Player from the .bin format

I am trying to download WMP. I just downloaded it through the apple site but when I downloaded it the file was in the .bin format, titled "WindowsMediaInstaller.bin". I then tried to open this file with stuffit, and this produced another file titled "Windows Media.sitx". I am unsure about how to open this file to complete the installation.
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I hope you are aware that the Windows Media Player plug-in will not work with Safari because it's not a universal binary. Furthermore, WMP is no longer supported by Microsoft for the Mac. Instead you should download and install Flip4Mac (www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com.)
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If Stuffit Expander will not open the .bin archive then check to be sure you are using the current version of it. If you continue having problems then try using TheUnarchiver instead (www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com.) It's also possible you have a defective download.
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Hello Ezettera
Check out the article below on troubleshooting iTunes start up issues. You may need to start up in Safe Mode or even remove iTunes and its associated software and reinstall iTunes.
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
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hello,
i've been trying to download windows media player, and each time i do- the folder is downloaded as windows media-4.sitx, and i've having hard time to finish the download.

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