Lost Media Player and Flip 4 Mac

Hey there,
I installed Flip 4 Mac and now I can't watch streaming video content that requires WIndows Media Player. Flip 4 Mac popped up but would not play the footage. I still have Media Player installed. I uninstalled Flip 4 Mac but I still can't watch my surf news from ASP World Tour events.
How can I reverse the situation and get Media Player as my default streamer?

If your source file is in WMP format or your export option is to WMP formats then you are working using the "trial mode" of the Flip4Mac software.
You must purchase one of the upgrades to that third party software to complete your task.

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