Windows 10: Media pack is not available in Optional features

Trying to access the camera for the first time and it is asking to install the media feature pack for N and KN.When I tried to check it in the settings under Optional features nothing is available there.Please suggest how to install ?OS Edition :Microsoft Windows 11 Business N x64OS Version : 22H2OS Build: 22621.3296

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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

 

Media Feature Pack

Hi Shakeel,

I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.

Media Feature pack is only available for Windows 10 N editions.

The Media Feature Pack for N versions of Windows 10 is available for download as an Optional Feature. To install the Media Feature Pack, navigate to Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional Features > Add a Feature and find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available Optional Features. 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.

Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N (October 2020)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/media...

Hope that helps.

 

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?