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If you are using Windows 10, then you can download a few additional codecs from the Windows Store. These codecs can for example be used by the Movies&TV app (a.k.a. Films&TV) and Windows Media Player.

HEVC / H.265:

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VP9:

AV1:

MPEG-2:

This package is for those who have the N or KN edition version of Windows. These are special editions for the European and Korean markets. The difference with regular editions of Windows is that they do not include any multimedia players from Microsoft.

This package will install components such as Windows Media Player, Enhanced Video Renderer (EVR), Media Foundation codecs, and the Windows Media format codecs.

EVR is used by many video players including MPC-HC.
Media Foundation is used by web browsers and a lot of games.

Windows 10 version 1903 (build 18362 a.k.a 'May 2019 Update'):

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You can also acquire it through Windows settings:
Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Optional Features > Add a feature > Media Feature Pack

Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763 a.k.a 'October 2018 Update'):

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Windows 10 version 1803 (build 17134 a.k.a 'April 2018 Update'):

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Windows 10 version 1709 (build 16299 a.k.a 'Fall Creators Update'):

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Windows 10 version 1703 (build 15063 a.k.a 'Creators Update'):

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Windows 10 version 1607 (build 14393 a.k.a 'Anniversary Update'):

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Windows 10 version 1511 (build 10586):

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Windows 8.1:

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Windows 8:

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Windows 7:

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This package installs all the codecs and runtimes that are required for playing the various Windows Media formats, such as .wmv and .wma files.

Windows Media Codec For Mac

These codecs are normally already included with Windows as part of Windows Media Player. So you should normally only need this package if you have removed Windows Media Player or if you are using the special European N or Korean KN edition of Windows that does not include WMP.

Version 11 ~ 9.4 MB ~ Only for Windows XP / 2003 / Vista

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Windows Media Video Codec For Mac

Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)
Mac
Operating system/browser
Player version
How to get it
Windows 10
Windows Media Player 12
Learn more
Included in clean installs of Windows 10 as well as upgrades to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. In some editions of Windows 10, it's included as an optional feature that you can enable. To do that, select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Manage optional features > Add a feature > Windows Media Player, and select Install.
DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10.
Windows 8.1
Windows Media Player 12
Learn more
Included in Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro, but doesn't include DVD playback. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 8.1. For Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8.1 N and KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack.
Windows RT 8.1
N/A
Windows Media Player isn't available for Windows RT 8.1.
Windows 7
Windows Media Player 12
Learn more
Included in Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. For Windows 7 N or KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack.
Mac OS X
Windows Media Components for QuickTime

Codec Download

If you want to reinstall Windows Media Player, try the following:

Media Player Classic Codec Pack For Mac

  1. Click the Start button, type features, and select Turn Windows features on or off.
  2. Scroll down and expand Media Features, clear the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
  3. Restart your device. Windows Media Player should be uninstalled.
  4. Repeat step 1.
  5. Scroll down and expand Media Features, select the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
  6. Restart your device. Windows Media player should now be reinstalled.

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Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the 'Get help' section in Windows Media Player.