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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.
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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. While the codec costs only $0.99, there’s a way to get it for free. 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. Extract the archive's contents to any folder on your computer. If your computer opens the ZIP file with no warnings, skip this step. Although unnecessary, you may need to unblock the file to prevent the 'Windows Protected Your PC' message. HEVC or High Efficiency Video Coding is a popular codec used by companies around the world. To download fluent icons from Windows 10 build 21343, visit this page.