This sidebar gadget has all the capabilities of WMP as embedded in a web page including the ability to play playlists, moves, audio, etc (.wpl, .wmv, .as. Paths must be entered as URL"s including files (i.e., file://c:/my.wpl). The gadget can play local videos, streaming videos and audio. The next version will alllow for storage and persistence of entered URL"s and the ability to scroll through them.