If a new Windows 11 installation cannot see or play embedded videos (e.g., in browsers, PowerPoint), it is likely due to missing Media Feature Pack codecs, outdated graphics drivers, or browser setting issues.
Key Fixes:

Install Media Feature Pack: Go to Settings > System > Optional features, click View features, search for "Media Feature Pack," and install it.
Update Graphics Drivers: Download the latest drivers from Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA to ensure proper video rendering.
Check Browser Settings: Disable extensions (like ad blockers), clear cache, and enable JavaScript.

hlthe2b

(114,164 posts)

2. I probably am going to have to do this on my newer Win 11 laptop. (still using the win 10 as my primary)

Reply to Jim__ (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:17 AM

16 hrs ago

The latter has issues, but I just dread taking all the damned time necessary to get my newer one the way I need it to be.

Lasher

(29,606 posts)

5. I had a Mcafee extension.

Reply to Jim__ (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:07 PM

14 hrs ago

I didabled that and now I am good to go.

Thank you for the advice.

Jim__

(15,244 posts)

6. Glad to hear that it's working.

Reply to Lasher (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:52 PM

13 hrs ago

Sector 001

(325 posts)

3. The issue is with your browser.

Reply to Lasher (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:18 AM

16 hrs ago

Not with Windows 11.

RainCaster

(13,765 posts)

4. You need to go to YouTube, etc

Reply to Lasher (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:28 AM

16 hrs ago

Your browser needs to have all the settings updated to support YouTube, Twitter and Farcebook videos. Go to each of those sites and log in. Look at a video on each to make sure everything is right.
Then go back to DU. All should be right at that point. Let us know how this works out for you.

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