Windows 11 doesn’t support MP4 files by default.

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101pate
Member

02-07-2021, 05:01 AM

You have some MP4 files that aren’t opening on Windows 11, even though Plex works. It might be a missing DLL file or you’ll need third-party tools.

101pate

02-07-2021, 05:01 AM #1

You have some MP4 files that aren’t opening on Windows 11, even though Plex works. It might be a missing DLL file or you’ll need third-party tools.

BlueStar_LH
Posting Freak

842

02-07-2021, 02:07 PM

These files use a video codec like HEVC. For Windows, you might need to install it via the Store or use VLC or another player.

BlueStar_LH

02-07-2021, 02:07 PM #2

These files use a video codec like HEVC. For Windows, you might need to install it via the Store or use VLC or another player.

jocabq
Junior Member

02-07-2021, 04:10 PM

VLC handles a wide range of media, no matter what Windows offers. That’s why I stick with it even when using Windows.

jocabq

02-07-2021, 04:10 PM #3

VLC handles a wide range of media, no matter what Windows offers. That’s why I stick with it even when using Windows.

HatSome26
Junior Member

02-09-2021, 11:01 AM

the media player was active during my fresh Windows setup, except for VLC—yeah

HatSome26

02-09-2021, 11:01 AM #4

the media player was active during my fresh Windows setup, except for VLC—yeah

BlameMyBrother
Junior Member

02-09-2021, 12:14 PM

Since Windows 10, native support for HEVC (H.265) videos isn’t available without an additional cost from the Microsoft Store. Previously, there was a free option for OEMs, but it seems inconsistent. Simply installing VLC will let you play virtually any video format.

BlameMyBrother

02-09-2021, 12:14 PM #5