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I am trying to get windows 10 22h2 and i can't locate Media Feature Pack (OS Build 19045.4291)

Anonymous
2024-04-19T15:56:24+00:00

Hi, I am trying to install the Media Feature pack, but I don't get the 'Optional Features' option to choose when following these instructions on this page - Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N (September 2022) - Microsoft Support

Instructions:

  • On Windows 10 N: Select the Startbutton, then select Settings> Apps> Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features.

I get to Apps and Features, but there is no 'Optional features' selection available.

I've tried to download the Media Feature pack from this site - Download Windows 10 Media Feature Pack (microsoft.com)

I've downloaded & tried all 4 versions listed there, but they all come back with the same error "This update is not applicable to your computer"

How do I get the Media Feature pack installed?

Thanks in advance

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-04-19T16:08:14+00:00

    'Optional features' has been moved from "Apps" to the "System" category.

    Please try the following, only if you have Windows N edition:

    • Settings > System > Optional features.
    • Click on the Add a feature button.
    • Select “Media Feature Pack”, and click Next.
    • Click Install.

    Ref: Restore Missing Media Feature Pack/WMP in Windows 10 and 11

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-20T21:39:10+00:00

    Hi Ramesh, thanks for responding, if I follow your instructions on my build I can only get to Settings > System. There is no listing of 'Apps and Features' in my build? See screenshot. I did look at the 'Optional features' settings, but the 'Media Feature pack' isn't listed.

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    Also, I noticed that you said 'only if you have Windows N Edition'. I'm not sure what this is? If I run winver.exe it shows that I'm on Windows 10 Pro. See below

    Can you please suggest something else?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-21T20:29:09+00:00

    Thanks Ramesh, but this issue came about because iCloud was asking for Media Feature Pack to be installed to use iCloud - See snipped below. It's saying that I'm missing media features. If the Media Feature Pack comes pre-installed on Windows 10 Pro, then I'm not sure where I go from here? Is there any way to check; repair or update the Media Feature Pack already installed?

    Thanks again

    Ken

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  4. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-04-22T04:30:02+00:00

    Hi Ken,

    As far as I know, it's an iCloud bug. Many users face this issue, and I could reproduce it on my systems.

    Please try this solution: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-install-media-feature-pack-when-windows-11/cc703a04-a9d8-4272-8956-0c1abef4fb9c

    Also, see this tip from WebDesignJedi (via Reddit)

    <quote>

    I spent a good 4 hrs on this problem for a customer. I went through the lengthy procedure above several times. In the end, installing an old version of icloud solved it - I am not proud of the solution - I hate that I had to do this, but it works. Uninstall iCloud and then get the 2020 version of iCloud from here:*http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2020/windows/001-39935-20200911-1A70AA56-F448-11EA-8CC0-99D41950005E/iCloudSetup.exe*

    </quote>

    If that doesn't help, you may ask this question at the Apple support forums to see if a resolution is available. https://discussions.apple.com/welcome?cid=gn-com-community-lp-get_help

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  5. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-04-20T23:19:12+00:00

    Ken,

    Media Feature Pack will be listed only for Windows 10 N Edition. But yours is not an N edition. In the regular editions, Media Feature Pack is preinstalled and no option to uninstall/reinstall it.

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