Windows N/Server Versions Media Features Installation | PlayBox Technology Knowledge Base

Windows N/Server Versions Media Features Installation

Since Windows 7 there are versions Windows which have N suffix after the version. These versions do not include the media features pack and on them our applications will not install or work properly. For Windows 10 there are different versions of Media Features Pack depending on the build, the latest one as of now is 1909 and there isn't a standalone features pack available. It can be installed via optional features.

Navigate to Apps > Optional Features > Add a feature > Click on Media Features Pack and then Install.




Versions prior to 1909(1903 and earlier) can download the standalone Media Features pack from here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack


For Windows Server 2012 and later - in PowerShell with Admin privileges execute

Install-WindowsFeature Server-Media-Foundation

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