How to re-install windows media player legacy?

alien 0 Reputation points
2026-09-23T20:15:47.0433333+00:00

I have recently accidentally deleted the windows media player from my pc in the optional features. When I try to look at the optional features it doesn't show the media player. Is there a way to install it again after deleting it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-23T20:15:59.8566667+00:00

    Yes. In Windows 11, reinstall it from Optional features:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Go to Apps > Optional features.
    3. Next to Add an optional feature, select View features.
    4. Search for Media Feature Pack and install it if the device is running a Windows 11 N edition.
    5. If looking specifically for Windows Media Player Legacy, use View features and search there. If it was removed, it will not appear under already added features.
    6. Restart the PC after installation. A restart is required even if Windows does not prompt for it.

    If the goal is to restore media functionality on a Windows 11 N edition, the supported method is installing the Media Feature Pack. That restores Windows Media Player and related media technologies.

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  2. John DeV 171.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-23T21:03:48.24+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    Please try to install "Windows Media Player Legacy (App)" using DISM Command

    Press Start then search Command Prompt

    Right click it then select Run as administrator

    Copy and paste the command below then press Enter

    DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"WindowsMediaPlayer" /All

    Restart your computer

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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