Windows 10: How to get HEVC codec from MS Store Windows 10

I have just got a 4k Monitor and would like to view Netflix in 4k. In order to do this I need the HEVC coded for Windows 10.

I have found the HEVC codec in the Windows 10 Microsoft Store. However when I try to purchase it for 0.99$, the store wants me to input a US postal address.

My MS account has a Swiss address and the store does not seem to be able to identify me using this Swiss adress.

How can I solve this issue and get the codec?

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Installation of HEVC codec

Any attempt to install HEVC codec, purchased from MIcrosoft Store, is a failure. What can be the reason?

 

Windows 10 getting HEVC H.265 Codec to use Hardware Acceleration

GoPro Quik uses the codec from the store app "HEVC Video Extensions", which does not support Hardware Acceleration for desktop programs like Windows Media Player and GoPro Quik when the Computer has a dedicated graphic card. There is no solution to this problem untill either Microsoft fixed their "HEVC Video Extensions" or GoPro fixes this by using other or built in codec for HEVC.

 

Windows 10 getting HEVC H.265 Codec to use Hardware Acceleration

Playing HEVC H.265 videos using Windows Media Player and GoPro Quik then the 4k 60 fps video appears all stuttering and becomes a slideshow. The CPU usage is going through the roof and it's not using Hardware Acceleration. I have installed the "HEVC Video Extensions" from Microsoft Store. When I use the app "Movies & TV" for playing the video file then it uses around 1% CPU and Hardware Acceleration seems to be enabled.

How can I get Windows Media Player and GoPro Quik to use Hardware Acceleration?

"HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer" (Free version that works with licence software like GoPro Quik): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/hevc-video-extension/9n4wgh0z6vhq

I have tried following:

1. Uninstall all codecs, also the "HEVC Video Extensions" from Store: Windows Media Player plays only the sound, screen is black. Unable to open video in GoPro Quik
   
2. Installed K-Lite Codec Pack (w/HEVC codec): Windows Media Player plays the video with both video and audio smoothly. The playback is hardware accelerated as it only used 1% CPU. Unable to open video in GoPro Quik
   
3. Install "HEVC Video Extensions" from store (Regardless if K-Lite is installed or not): Windows Media Player plays video with both video and audio but it's stuttering. Playback is not hardware accelerated and it uses near 100% CPU. GoPro Quik is now able to open and edit the video but it's stuttering, using 100% CPU on playback and hard to edit the movie
   

System specifications:

• Windows 10 Pro N, Version 1803, OS Build 17134.165
  
• Intel i7-8700K @ 3.7Ghz (8th gen, coffee lake, newer then Kaby Lake)
  
• 16 GB Ram
  
• Nvidia GeForce 1070 GTX (Driver version 398.82 which is the newest)
  

One solution would be using software like Handbrake to convert the video file from H.265 to H.264, but I consider that a "hack" as this really should work with my system spec.