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Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N, 21H1

Anonymous
2021-10-18T16:22:36+00:00

Hi, a few weeks ago I've installed Windows N, 21H1. AFAIK there is no Media Feature Pack for this version: nor in Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional Features > Add a Feature, nor in Windows Features, also the version for 21H1 is not listed here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/media-feature-pack-list-for-windows-n-editions-c1c6fffa-d052-8338-7a79-a4bb980a700a ). Is it available somewhere else? If not, maybe you know when (approximately) the MFP for the 21H1 version will be released?

When I was choosing the N Windows version, I wasn't aware of the consequences ("ok, no windows media player - I'm going to install VLC anyway").
I would rather avoid reinstalling Windows (and all apps which need configuration...), but I have 2 annoying problems connected with the absence of the MFP: 1) video-processing programs (e.g. adobe premiere, active presenter) do not work because of missings libraries (mf.dll, mfplat.dll, mfreadwrite.dll... - I've tried to copy them from other machines, but it didn't solve the problem), 2) screen recording (win+g, win+alt+r) does not work (the recording is related to the Gaming settings, which is related to... MFP).

Regards,
Maciek

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-01-03T16:45:31+00:00

    Hi, yes, now it's available and listed here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/media-feature-pack-list-for-windows-n-editions-c1c6fffa-d052-8338-7a79-a4bb980a700a !

    Try: navigate toSettings*>Apps>Apps and Features>Optional Features>Add a Featureand find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available Optional Feature*s

    After installing the MFP reboot your computer. If the game bar does not work anyway (try win+g, win+alt+r), you might reinstall the Xbox Game Bar: menu Start -> Microsoft Store -> Xbox Game Bar. Hope it helps :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-10-21T07:28:46+00:00

    Hi,​

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you need help with Media Feature Pack and I appreciate your efforts in providing us detailed information about it

    I really acknowledge your concern and it would be great if you can share your feedback and suggestions in the Microsoft Feedback Hub, where our developers can look into the requests and constantly improve the features to enhance Windows experience. After posting your feedback, share the link here so that I can up vote your request.

    For some information:

    Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N (May 2021) (microsoft.com)

    Regards

    Vineet Kumar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-01-03T02:12:00+00:00

    hey where they able to help im having the same problem

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-10-21T10:14:38+00:00

    Hi, thank you for the reply. I've reported the problem via Feedback Hub: https://aka.ms/AAe4252

    https://aka.ms/AAe4252ThankRegards,
    Maciek

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-01-31T13:32:22+00:00

    Hi there,

    you can use sharetextures.com for free textures .

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