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I literally reinstalled win10 yesterday and you’re right on. I couldn’t even install due to “a media driver your computer needs is missing” with no further info

I literally reinstalled win10 yesterday and you’re right on. I couldn’t even install due to “a media driver your computer needs is missing” with no further info and no workaround. This was after mbr2gpt.exe failed and gave no information on why and every online resource was SEO crap without any info on fixing it. I eventually used Ventoy, it works on Linux and solved my problems immediately. It also forces the win installer to think it’s offline to avoid the dark pattern of online-“only” accounts. Then it was loaded with adverts and other horseshit. Seriously degraded experience. All of this because when I was trying to play a game pass game the play button just did nothing. No logs, no info, nothing. The online help was pretty good, but removing/resetting/reinstalling all game related software did nothing. Real pain when there’s no feedback.

graypegg 3y ago
> A media driver your computer needs is missing Oh how I remember the days of installing proprietary media codecs on Ubunt-… oh wait we’re talking about Windows? In 2023?
hot_gril 3y ago
> every online resource was SEO crap without any info on fixing it Man, searching anything related to Microsoft software is an instant trip down scam lane. It's not their fault even. Part of me is glad the majority aren't using Macs and bringing that over here.
- Clamchop 3y ago
  It's a little bit their fault. They host forums but appear not to tend to them. There's endless trash there from external "experts" that rarely engage with the specific problem and have no particular advice beyond sfc /scannow. Good troubleshooting advice can be found but good gravy is it hard to dig up.
  - hot_gril 3y ago
    I've seen those forums, and they're the worst. Idk why those "experts" are spending so much deliberate time giving people wrong advice.
williamvds 3y ago
> “a media driver your computer needs is missing” If you installed the N version of Windows, try manually installing the Windows Media Center. I had problems with NVIDIA Shadow play which were resolved by installing it. Apparently the application is omitted from the N version because of European antitrust action ages ago.

graypegg 3y ago

> A media driver your computer needs is missing Oh how I remember the days of installing proprietary media codecs on Ubunt-… oh wait we’re talking about Windows? In 2023?

hot_gril 3y ago

> every online resource was SEO crap without any info on fixing it Man, searching anything related to Microsoft software is an instant trip down scam lane. It's not their fault even. Part of me is glad the majority aren't using Macs and bringing that over here.

Clamchop 3y ago
It's a little bit their fault. They host forums but appear not to tend to them. There's endless trash there from external "experts" that rarely engage with the specific problem and have no particular advice beyond sfc /scannow. Good troubleshooting advice can be found but good gravy is it hard to dig up.
- hot_gril 3y ago
  I've seen those forums, and they're the worst. Idk why those "experts" are spending so much deliberate time giving people wrong advice.

williamvds 3y ago

> “a media driver your computer needs is missing” If you installed the N version of Windows, try manually installing the Windows Media Center. I had problems with NVIDIA Shadow play which were resolved by installing it. Apparently the application is omitted from the N version because of European antitrust action ages ago.