Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user.

Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.

This feature uses AI to do high-quality, machine speech-to-text conversion. It won’t work without installing the Media Feature Pack.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user.

The Windows color management settings page (located in Settings > System > Display > Color profile) enables users to add or remove color profiles, set default color profiles for the connected displays, as well as access display calibration and enable automatic color management.

To optimize your Windows PC for gaming, make sure that your PC is ready for action. In the Microsoft Store, check the system requirements for your game. Choose a game that works on your PC or upgrade your PC to meet the requirements for the game that you want to play.

Auto color management in Windows 11 provides system-level color management to ensure that colors across Windows apps appear accurately and consistently on supported displays—whether the apps are color-managed or not.

Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features. On Windows 11 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Optional features.

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC.

The Windows HDR Calibration app helps you improve color accuracy and consistency. It also lets you customize how vividly colors will appear for both HDR and SDR (standard dynamic range) content when HDR is turned on. You can download the Windows HDR Calibration app from the Microsoft Store.