


- #HOW TO CHECK INSTALLED CODECS IN WINDOWS 7 INSTALL#
- #HOW TO CHECK INSTALLED CODECS IN WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 10#
#HOW TO CHECK INSTALLED CODECS IN WINDOWS 7 INSTALL#
However, this was added in v1809 so it won’t install codec automatically on previous versions of Windows 10. To Microsoft’s credit, they did add it back as an add-on which installs when you check for updates after booting the system for the first time. Both the links will direct you to the Microsoft Store and you can download the codec for free. To install the codec, follow this link to download HEVC Video Extension and follow this link to download HEIF Image Extension. Microsoft hid another version of the HEVC codec on the Microsoft Store and it was for device manufacturers to install the codec on their desktops and laptops before shipping them out to customers. Let’s go through the process step by step. It’s help file can be used to see the codecs which are currently installed in Windows. Windows Media Player comes pre-installed with every edition of Windows. While the codec costs only $0.99, there’s a way to get it for free. Checking installed codecs using Windows Media Player.
#HOW TO CHECK INSTALLED CODECS IN WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS 10#
Later, for some reasons, Microsoft decided to remove HEVC codec from Windows 10 and opening a file with HEVC directed users to a paid version of HEVC provided by Microsoft. Earlier MKV and HEVC codec required a 3rd party media player like VLC to work but Microsoft added the support for both when they launched Windows 10. Choose the Custom in types of installation > Select the new partition set in the first step to install Windows 7 > Click Next. Tap the Install now button > Tick I accept the license terms > Click Next. HEVC or High Efficiency Video Coding is a popular codec used by companies around the world. Turn on the laptop again and Windows 7 Setup will load > Choose the Windows 7 Setup options > Click Next.
