This update doesn’t replace a previously released update. You must restart your computer after you apply this update. To apply this update, you don't have to make any changes to the registry. To install this update, you must have Windows 10 N or Windows 11 N installed. Media codecs for playback of media in apps and in the browser: Such apps include (but are not limited to):

Additional stepsĪfter you have installed the Media Feature Pack, there are additional apps that can be installed from the Microsoft Store to regain additional functionality. Note: You will not be prompted to restart your computer, but you must restart in order to successfully complete installation of the Media Feature Pack.

Select View features next to Add an optional feature, and then select the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features. On Windows 11 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Optional features.

Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features. On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. You must install additional software from Microsoft to have this communication functionality and to play or to create audio CDs, media files, and video DVDs, to stream music, or to take and store pictures. These include media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain pre-installed media apps, such as Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype. This update provides support for media features in Windows 10/11 N.

Windows essentials media codec pack