Media Feature Pack - version 2004 ( June 2020 )

On my system (2007 Pro-N) selecting a list of the feature actually  activated I see similar entries 

When I select the list of features that I can activate I see a list of over 50 entries

And - 

Note the second  list shown  ids to turn features ON or OFF,   - that implies that those listed features have ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED 

What it appears that this thread is looking at is the need to 'add' the feature to the windows environment.

I was very hopeful when I saw this. but after I typed the second command, I got this error message.    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.19041.572

Image Version: 10.0.19042.685

Error: 87

A Windows capability name was not recognized.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log.....I physically felt my heart break...but did I make a mistake? ...pls help.

I was very hopeful when I saw this. but after I typed the second command, I got this error message.    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.19041.572

Image Version: 10.0.19042.685

Error: 87

A Windows capability name was not recognized.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log.....I physically felt my heart break...but did I make a mistake? ...pls help.

First command shows you only:

CapabilityIdentity : Media.WindowsMediaPlayer~~~~0.0.12.0

So the second command is wrong...try default:

dism /online /add-capability/capabilityname:Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0

·         If there is no Media.MediaFeaturePack line, your OS does not have the feature option.Doublecheck your OS version, you might not need the Media Feature Pack. Also youradministrator or IT support might block the feature due to certain reasons,contact them first. Otherwise, in this case this manual will not help you.

To all users having troubles installing Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N edition build 2004 due to the empty list of Add a new Feature window. Note: if your OS is managed by your IT, you should contact your local IT support prior to installing any OS component by yourself.

Short story for IT pros:

install the capability using DISM's add-capability, CapabilityName (as of this article is published) is Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0

1. Make sure your Windows edition is really "N" or "KN" and your build version is above 1903.
   • Press <WIN>+<I> and click System icon, then scroll down the left menu to About and click it. Then scroll down the right panel to Windows specification. It must say:
     Edition: Windows 10 N or Edition: Windows 10 Pro NVersion: 2004If your edition is not marked "N" or "KN", there is no need to install Media Feature Pack.If your version is below 2004, use this download link to get the installation file of Media Feature Pack for your OS.
2. Now we will start a command line window where we will check the availability of Media Feature Pack.
   • Press <WIN>+<R> and without pressing <ENTER> type cmd. Then hold <CTRL>+<SHIFT> and click OK. Depending on your OS settings, you will be asked for an Administrator access. Enter credentials of a user with administration priviledges and confirm by pressing Yes. Note: if you do not have system administration rights, you will not be able to install Media Feature Pack on your own. Please contact your OS administrator.
   • A new window pops up titled "Administrator: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe" (the path might be different).There will be a cursor next to C:\WINDOWS\system32> (the path again might be different).
   • In the window type: dism /online /get-capabilities | findstr Media
     • (confirm by pressing ENTER)
   • You should see these two lines:
     Capability Identity : Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0
     Capability Identity : Media.WindowsMediaPlayer~~~~0.0.12.0
   • If there is no Media.MediaFeaturePack line, your OS does not have the feature option. Double check your OS version, you might not need the Media Feature Pack. Also your administrator or IT support might block the feature due to certain reasons, contact them first. Otherwise, in this case this manual will not help you.
   • Now type: dism /online /add-capability /capabilityname: Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0
     • You might need to replace the 0.0.1.0 version text if theCapability Identity has shown a different one.
     • (confirm by pressing ENTER)
   • The program will show a precentage indicating the installation progress.
   • When successful, your will be asked to restart Windows. You really must restart it before using the media features. You can now safely close both windows we used in this manual. Save your work and restart.

Note: Some texts (excluding DISM commands) might be localized to your OS display language. Adjust steps accordingly.

Disclaimer: The DISM program is a very powerful tool and when used unprofessionally it could cripple your Windows installation. Use with extreme care. The DISM commands will use local installation sources and/or Windows Update – to choose a specific source, please consult the DISM manual.

For domain users with Win10 N/KN 2004 version and WSUS, whose MFP instalation failed...use this:

https://www.stephenwagner.com/2018/10/08/enable-windows-update-features-on-demand-and-turn-windows-features-on-or-off-in-wsus-environments/

Admin accounts can normally see MFP/WMP and after changing Group Policies and WSUS + "gpupdate /force" command on user computer, installation of MFP/WMP is finished correctly.

User accounts without admin rights still cannot see anything in "Add Optional Features", but using DISM commands is working now...just run Command line with elevated rights, use "gpupdate /force" and DISM commands:

dism /online /get-capabilities | findstr Media

dism /online /add-capability /capabilityname:Media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0

- for MFP

***dism /online /add-capability /capabilityname:****Media.*WindowsMediaPlayer~~~~0.0.12.0

- for WMP