It may sound strange to use a USB drive as an MP3 player, but it makes sense if you work on multiple computers and want instant access to your favorite songs. Not all computers have the necessary media player software installed, so you may need to install portable software on your USB drive to play music wherever you are. By using a portable version of a media player, you can listen to music from your USB drive anywhere you can find a USB port.
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While each app may have its own installation instructions, typically you will plug a USB drive with a music library into a computer and download a portable audio player app. Double-click the .exe file and select the flash drive as the target. Then, plug the flash drive into a computer or device with a USB port and click the app on the flash drive to launch the portable media player.
Below are some popular portable music players that you can install on a USB flash drive.
CoolPlayer+ Portable by PortableApps.com is a lightweight MP3 audio player that can be installed as a standalone app on a USB drive. The app has a sleek and simple user interface combined with an advanced playlist editor. The donationware player is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
