Windows 11 KN Edition is designed for Korea to comply with Korean laws. It also comes without multimedia functionality. In addition, Windows Messenger is also removed from Windows. However, since Microsoft has already discontinued Windows Messenger, the KN edition is essentially the same as the N edition of Windows 11. The Media Feature Pack can be downloaded as an optional extra for Windows 11 N and KN, so you can still play multimedia files. You will not be able to utilize these features and apps on your PC if you have installed Windows 11 N or KN:
Windows Media Player Windows Media Format (ASF) and other formats video and audio formats including MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, H264, H265 and Dolby digital audio codecs. Play Windows Media DRM content Share music, pictures or videos over the network Groove Music Voice recorder Skype
This article discusses how you can install the Media Feature Pack on your Windows 11 machine to enjoy the above-mentioned features.
Install Media Feature Pack in Windows 11 N/KN Editions
Using Optional Features
Follow the steps below to install the Media Feature Pack on your Windows 11 computer: An active internet connection is required to install the Media Feature Pack. When you return, you should be able to play the multimedia files and apps.
Using Windows PowerShell
You can also install the Media Feature Pack on your Windows 11 machine through the command line. This method may be a bit advanced for some users. However, it can be performed rather quickly. You can also use the command given in step 3 above to install Windows Media Player by replacing WMFCompleteName with the complete name for the Windows Media Player package.
Install additional codecs with Media Feature Pack
Once you have installed the Media Feature Pack in Windows 11 N/KN, you should install some optional codecs which will make it easier to play a wide range of multimedia files. These codecs can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Here are the links: VP9 Video Extensions – A popular codec for streaming videos over the Internet HEVC video extensions from the device manufacturer – Play High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) videos in any video app on your Windows 11/10 device Web media extensions – The Web Media Extensions package enables Microsoft Edge and Windows 10 to support a variety of popular open-source formats HEIF image extensions – Files that use the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format can be read and written by Windows 10 devices using this extension. Movies & TV – Watch all your movies and TV shows on Windows 11. A better alternative to Windows Media Center. Groove music – With Groove Music, you can listen to your favorite music. Xbox Game Bar – Widgets for in-game features like screen capture, sharing, etc. Windows Voice Recorder – Default Sound Recorder for Windows 11. Skype – The instant messenger.
Uninstall Media Feature Pack from Windows 11
Here is how you can uninstall the Media Feature Pack from Windows 11 if you ever need to: Alternatively, you can also remove the Media Feature Pack by running the following command in Windows PowerShell: Remember to replace WMFCompleteName with the name of the Windows Media Feature Pack.
