This update addresses a metadata encoding issue which causes Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) music files to become unplayable if their title, artist, or other metadata is changed. Cause This issue might occur when the FLAC files contain an ID3 frame before the FLAC header.

MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, and Dolby Digital audio codecs: Enable the playback of digital audio content, such as MP3, WMA, MPEG-2 audio, AAC audio, FLAC and ALAC audio, and AC-3 audio. VC-1, MPEG-4, and H.264, H.265, and H.263 codec s: Collectively known as "Standards-based codec components."

Codecs FAQ. Windows Media Player includes some of the most popular codecs, like MP3, Windows Media Audio, and Windows Media Video. However, it doesn't include the codecs required for Blu‑ray Disc files, FLAC files, or FLV files.

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. Enable Windows Media Player. DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10.

If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: 1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections.

How to get the update. The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature.

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. Enable Windows Media Player. DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10.

MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, and Dolby Digital audio codecs: Enable the playback of digital audio content, such as MP3, WMA, MPEG-2 audio, AAC audio, FLAC and ALAC audio, and AC-3 audio. VC-1, MPEG-4, and H.264, H.265, and H.263 codecs: Collectively known as "Standards-based codec components."

Start Windows Media Player as described above, and then click Tools on the menu bar. 2. Click Options. 3. On the Player tab, select either Once a day or Once a weekunder Automatic updates. 4. Click OK. Read here how you play with the Windows Media Player videos, video codecs, organize and update if necessary.

Tips & troubleshooting. Add music to Groove on Windows 10 PC. Create or edit a playlist in Groove on Windows 10. Troubleshoot the Groove Music Player on Windows 10. Get help with your questions about playing music with the Groove Music app from our selection of how-to articles, tutorials, and support content.