What is ‘Can’t install Windows Media Feature Pack’ issue in Windows 10?
If you are experiencing ‘Can’t install Windows Media Feature Pack’ problem or errors while trying to install Windows Media Feature Pack in your Windows 10 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Windows Media Feature Pack’ in Windows 10: Windows Media Feature Pack for N versions of Windows 10 will install Media Player and related technologies on device running Windows 10 N editions. Windows 10 N editions include the same functionality as Windows 10 excluding Windows media Player and related technology. End-user customers can enable the media functionality to work properly by installing Windows Media Feature Pack for N versions of Windows 10. This feature pack can be applied to computers running Windows 10 N editions.
It is quite simple to install Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10 using ‘Settings’ App. Windows Media Feature Pack for N versions of Windows 10 is available for download as ‘Optional’ feature and to install the feature pack, you need to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 and go to ‘Apps > Apps & Features > Optional Features > Add a Feature’, find Windows Media Feature Pack in the list of available Optional Features. This way, you can install Windows Media Feature Pack in your Windows 10 computer.
However, several users reported that they faced ‘Can’t install Windows Media Feature Pack’ issue while they tried to install Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10 computer. This issue indicates that you are unable to install Windows Media Feature Pack in computer for some reasons. There could be several reasons behind this issue including incorrect method you are using to install the package in computer, you are not sign-in with administrator account, and issue with internet connections. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Can’t install Windows Media Feature Pack issue in Windows 10?
Method 1: ‘Windows Media Feature Pack installation errors’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’
If this issue is occurred due to some problems in your Windows computer, then you can try to fix the issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’. This tool offers you to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Sign-in into Windows 10 as Administrator
This issue can be occurred if you are not signed-in into Windows 10 computer with Administrator. You can sign-in into Windows as administrator in order to fix the issue. To do so, you can log-Out from correct logged-in user account and then login into your administrator account in Windows 10. You can also provide Administrative permission to current active user account in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘Control’ in the opened ‘Run’ window, and hit ‘OK’ button to open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows 10
Step 2: In ‘Control Panel’, select ‘Large icons’ option from dropdown under ‘View by:’ section at top-right corner
Step 3: Now, click on ‘User Accounts’ and go to ‘Change your account type’ and select ‘Administrator’ and then hit ‘Change Account Type’
Step 4: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Check and fix your internet connections by running Internet Connections troubleshooter
This issue can be occurred due to issue with internet connection. You should make sure you have stable internet connection and there is no issue with internet connections & speed. Poor or unstable internet connection could be reason by Windows Media Feature Pack installation failure. You can check and fix internet connections issue by running Windows 10 build-in ‘Internet Connections’ troubleshooter.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: In ‘Settings’ App, go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’, select ‘Internet Connections’ troubleshooter in right pane and hit ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button. Follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting
Step 3: Once done, retry installing Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10 and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: How to download and install Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10? [Manually]
You can also try to fix the issue by installing Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10 manually.
Step 1: Open your browser like Google Chrome in Windows 10 and visit ‘Windows Media Feature Pack Download Page’ or visit ‘https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack’ page.
Step 2: On the opened page, select the suitable edition media pack from dropdown list according to your Windows versions and click ‘Confirm’ button
Step 3: Now, select ’32-bit’ or ’64-bit’ as per your system architecture to download the Windows Media Feature Pack
Step 4: Once downloaded, go the folder where you have downloaded the files and double-click on setup file to install Windows Media Feature Pack, and follow on-screen instructions to finish installation.
Step 5: Once done, restart your computer to see the changes.
Method 5: How to install Windows Media Feature Pack through ‘Optimal Features’ in Windows 10?
If the issue is still persist or you are still unable to install Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10, then you can try to install Windows Media Feature Pack using Optimal Features in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 and go to ‘Apps > Apps & Features’
Step 2: In right pane, click on ‘Optimal Features’ and click on ‘Add a Feature’ button
Step 3: Select ‘Windows Media Feature Pack’ option and click on ‘Install’ button
Step 4: Wait to finish installation and once done, restart your computer to see the changes.
Method 6: How to install Windows Media Feature Pack in Windows 10 using ‘Windows PowerShell’?
You can also try to install Windows Media Feature Pack using Windows PowerShell in Windows 10. Check if this method works for you.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Windows PowerShell (Admin)’
Step 2: In ‘Windows PowerShell’ window, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
DISM /Online /Get-Capabilities
Step 3: From results list, find out the name of Windows Media Feature Pack. Now, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. Here, you will need to replace < Windows Media Feature Pack Name> with name of your pack.
DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:<Windows Media Feature Pack name>
Step 4: Now, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0
Step 5: Once executed, restart your computer to see the changes.
Method 7: Run ‘Program Install and Uninstall’ troubleshooter in Windows 10
You can also try to fix the issue by running ‘Program Install and Uninstall’ troubleshooter in computer. This troubleshooter tool helps you automatically repair issues with you are blocked from installing or uninstalling programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys.
Step 1: Open your browser and visit ‘Microsoft Support (Official) page’ to download ‘Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter’ or visit ‘https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d’ page to get this troubleshooter
Step 2: Once downloaded, Open ‘Program Install and Uninstall’ troubleshooter, and click on ‘Advanced > Apply Repairs automatically > next’ to run the troubleshooter
Step 3: Once done, retry installing Windows Media Feature Pack and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Can’t install Windows Media Feature Pack issue in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
