Windows 10: Media Feature Pack is not available in Windows 11

I'm unable to play H.264 mp4 video on my out-of-the-box Microsoft Surface GO 3. Found that the Media Feature Pack must be installed on Windows 11 to be able to watch such video material. And this command neither helps in an opened windows PowerShell with elevated permissions AdministratorPS C:\Users\svenv> dism /online /add-capability /capabilityname:Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0Deployment Image Servicing and Management toolVersion: 10.0.22621.1Image Version: 10.0.22631.2715Error: 87A Windows capability name was not recognized.The DISM log file can be found at

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Media Feature Pack does not appear on windows 11 feature app list.

Hello, can anyone help me. My new computer is Windows 11 and when I follow all the steps to try to install Media Feature Pack, it will not appear in the list as available to install. I'm not sure what to do next.

 

Media Feature Pack missing?

Hi Joshua,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your Windows Media Feature Pack. You can download and install the Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 as an Optional Feature by following these steps:



Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature.

Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features.

Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N (September 2022) - Microsoft Support



You may also need to install additional apps from the Microsoft Store to regain additional functionality, such as media codecs, Skype, Movies & TV, Windows Media Player, etc.

Download the Feature Pack from Microsoft: If the Windows Media Feature Pack is not available in the optional features list, you can download it from the Microsoft website. Go to the Media Feature Pack download page for your version of Windows 10 (e.g., Windows 10 May 2019 Update) and click the download link. Follow the instructions to install the Feature Pack.

Download Windows 10 Media Feature Pack (microsoft.com)

Check for Windows updates: Sometimes, missing optional features can be resolved by updating Windows.

Go to "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update" and click "Check for updates".

If there are updates available, download and install them. Then, restart your computer and check if the Windows Media Feature Pack is available in the optional features list.

If none of the above steps work, you can try performing a repair installation of Windows 10.

This will reinstall Windows 10 without deleting your personal files and applications. However, it's always a good idea to back up your important files before performing any major system changes.

How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - Microsoft Community



I hope this helps you resolve the issue with the Windows Media Feature Pack.



If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Windows 10 21H1 Media Feature Pack Unavailable

I attempted to use PS Remote Play on my Windows 10 machine and was prompted to install the Media Feature Pack. I tried following the steps HERE for 20H1 as 21H1 is not listed, but the Media Feature pack is not listed in available features and in Windows Features, the Media Features option is selected already.

Appears that maybe Microsoft has not released a Media Feature pack for 21H1 yet. Has anyone found a work around or know a solution?