Aug 18, 2025 · Learn how to add or remove Windows optional features using the Optional features page in the Settings app. Also see the group policy objects (GPO) and MDM policies …

Dec 28, 2023 · There is no menu line labeled "Optional Features" in the "Settings > Apps" menu. How can I get this line to appear? I need it to install the Microsoft xps Reader, for instance.

Jan 3, 2024 · Windows 11: Settings: Open "Settings" from the Start menu. Go to "Apps" and then to "Optional Features." Click on "Add a feature" and select the feature you want to install. …

Mar 23, 2023 · Helps resolve the issue in which Server Manager and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool fail to list the available features. Resolves an issue that …

Nov 25, 2024 · To enable or disable Windows features by using DISM and an answer file In Windows SIM, open an existing catalog by clicking Select a Windows Image on the File menu …

Jun 10, 2025 · Launch the Windows 11 Settings app. Select Apps from the left pane. But the Choose Optional features option does not appear.

Description The Get-WindowsOptionalFeature cmdlet gets information about all features (operating system features that include optional Windows foundation features) in the Windows …

Apr 15, 2024 · Hi, I have an operating system Windows 10 version build 19045.4291. I need to install print management and I don't have the option to install through manage optional …

Dec 8, 2018 · I have been getting plenty of recent notifications that say stuff like "This feature was unable to be installed" and I click on the notification for more information and it takes me to the …

Aug 6, 2024 · Language features not displayed to standard users - Windows Client Provides the information that language features aren't displayed to standard users starting from Windows …

Jan 18, 2021 · Features This section covers how you can add and remove or enable and disable features from a Windows installation.

Dec 4, 2024 · Updates to Configuration Manager include optional features, which you have to enable before use.

Mar 17, 2024 · I had the same lack of success on Windows 11 Home, but Wiki-How gave a suggestion that proved successful. Go to Settings, System, and scroll down and click on …

every 10 minutes or so the Manage optional features window pops up and interrupts my work on my computer. I would greatly appreciate some help in getting this to stop.

Aug 22, 2025 · Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Server are a collection of utilities that enable IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features on Windows …

Nov 14, 2024 · Hello, Yes, OpenSSH is indeed an inbuilt feature of Microsoft Windows starting from Windows 10 (build 1809) and Windows Server 2019. It is available as an optional feature …

Jun 16, 2025 · Search for Optional Features in the Windows search to quickly jump to the System settings app that manages it. Then at the top is the option Add an optional feature with a …

Jun 25, 2025 · Looking to find out how to install Media Feature Pack on Windows 11. Following the instructions to Optional Features, however, Media Feature Pack does not show as an option …

Nov 9, 2017 · Is Manage optional features popping up right after you turn on your computer or while using it? Are you trying to disable the Manage optional features completely? If you're …

Jan 21, 2018 · In Settings/Manage optional features how do I find out what features I can use for my computer? Such as Graphics Tools and Windows Developer Mode... Thanks, Daniel R

6 days ago · The tabbed view in File Explorer is a feature available in Windows 11 (starting with version 22H2 and later). If tabs disappeared after a recent update, here are some steps to …

Dec 7, 2025 · To prevent optional preview updates from appearing and installing, press Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Toggle off "Get the latest updates as soon as …

5 days ago · My PC starts to install Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.7344), but at the end, it uninstalls it and declares a failure. It retries the install and again fails. It has done …

Oct 8, 2024 · 12/9/2025 Version: OS Build 26100.7462 This cumulative update for Windows Server 2025 (KB5072033), includes the latest security fixes and improvements, along with non …

Dec 9, 2025 · This cumulative update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5072033), includes the latest security fixes and improvements, along with non-security updates from last …

6 days ago · For more information on how to set the environment variable on your developer environment, including Windows or macOS, see Setting the SharePoint Framework Hosted …

Dec 9, 2025 · Open Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates and install anything pending. In the same place, click Advanced options > check for Optional updates and install.

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