Windows Media is a multimedia framework developed by Microsoft that allows users to play, create, and stream audio and video content. It includes various technologies, such as Windows Media Player, which is a software application for playing multimedia files, and Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Video formats for compressing and delivering media. The Windows Media platform supports a range of file formats and streaming protocols, making it versatile for different media applications. It is commonly used for digital media distribution, including online streaming services and media playback on Windows operating systems.