How to Fix iCloud Missing Media Features Error on Windows

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Fix 1: Turn on Missing Media Features

Chances are, if you live outside of Europe or Korea, your copy of Windows came with the media features turned off by default. Maybe you even disabled them yourself and forgot about it. Don’t worry because enabling them again is super easy. Here is how:

Step 1:Press theWindows + R keysto open the Run dialog box. Then, typeoptionalfeatures.exein the search bar and clickOK.

Step 2:In the Windows Features window, scroll down and check the box forMedia Features> clickOKand wait a moment while your Windows PC turns on Windows Media Player and other media features.

Once the process is complete,restart your computer. You can then install iCloud without encountering the Missing Media Features error.

Fix 2: Manually Download Missing Media Feature Packs

If you live in Europe or South Korea or can’t find the Media Features option within Windows Features, your version of Windows likely doesn’t include Windows Media Player by default.

However, Microsoft still lets you download and install the missing media features separately. Here’s how to get it:

Step 1:Visit theMedia Feature Pack download page> select yourlanguage> clickDownload.

Step 2:In the Choose the download you want window, select thefilethat matches your operating system > clickDownload.

Step 3:Now,double-clickthe file and follow theon-screen instructionsto install it.

Fix 3: Download Necessary Media Codecs

Even after downloading the media feature pack from the Microsoft website, there’s a slight chance you might encounter the issue. This is because your computer might be missing important codecs. You can install these codecs from the Microsoft Store using the links below:

The first three codecs are free to install, while the last one (HEVC Video Extensions) costs $0.99. If you’re comfortable paying for it, purchase it from the Microsoft Store. However, if you prefer not paying, download theHEVC Video Extensions from Codecpack.

This extension works as well as the Microsoft HEVC Video Extensions. Once you’ve downloaded it, install it like any other Windows application. After that, you shouldn’t encounter the iCloud Missing Media Features error anymore.

Also Read:Where to find downloaded files on iPhone and iPad

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Last updated on 30 July, 2024

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