For better compatibility, DJUCED requires the computer system Codec to decode properly the music files. (MP3/Wav/Flac etc.)
Windows generally have these Codecs installed by default when providing Windows Media Player.
But with some Windows 10/11 special versions (Windows Lite, or Pro), Windows Media Player may be disabled on the system.
How to Enable Windows Media Player features on Windows 10/11 #
1. Open the Run dialog box with the Win+R keyboard shortcut
2. Enter the optionalfeatures command
![](https://www.djuced.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/optionalfeatures.png)
3. Locate and expand the Media Features folder in the Windows Features window.
4. Enable the checkbox next to Windows Media Player
![](https://www.djuced.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/activate_mediafeatures.png)
5. Validate your choices
6. Restart your computer. (You’re not asked to reboot in Windows 10 or Windows 11 but it’s still a good habit to get into when enabling Windows features)
7. Start DJUCED and everything should work as expected.