Windows HEVC $0.99 Workaround Alternative Software

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Windows is now trying to charge $0.99 for some software to view MP4 files that are encoded with HEVC. If you get the alerts, here's a legit legal way to download and install the codec without paying.

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You need to login in the Microsoft Store, that is all. Paste this in your browser without HTTP or HTTPS and click on install:

• ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq
• If it works, the Microsoft Store will open on your PC.
• Install the "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer". Thanks go to a helpful comment below.
• If you still do not see the pictures, install HEIF extension at HEIF extension microsoft store.
  

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Thanks mate for tips!

[phorumws]

Nice Tip, but HEVC plays on my 3mth old LENOVO Core i5 Windows 11 Laptop... on VLC PLayer, I think VLC has Codec built in for HEVC aNd 10bit x264