You certainly wondered why Windows versions are not limited to the edition number (eg Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10), and besides it they have appeared “S“, “N” and “KN“.
About Windows s and its limitations I talked about in a article Written a few months ago. Basically, this is a very limited operating system, which allows the installation of applications except from Microsoft Windows Store. It is intended especially for students and those who need a special laptop for the office suite.
Windows 10 N si Windows 10 KN
“N” and “KN” There are two Windows editions launched especially for certain countries or geographical areas. Microsoft distributes the edition Windows 10 N in Europa, again Windows 10 KN is intended South Korea.
These versions appeared as a result of pressures placed on Microsoft, in order to limit the monopoly of the American company on the media and social network content.
Windows 10 N and Windows 10 KN are operating systems that have the same features with Windows 10, but they have some missing applications and functionalities.
On these versions of Windows missing media technology aWindows Media Player and pre -installed applicationsGroove Music, Movies & TV, Voice Recorder and Skype. Between the versions “KN” (South Korea) and “N” (Europe) the difference is made by the lackWindows Messenger, which is not present on the version “KN”.
Applications and features excluded on Windows N and Windows KN
Windows Media Player – Both the application and the technology that underlies it are missing. Lacking this technology, users can no longer listen to music from CD / DVD, they can no longer create playlists, they cannot manipulate the media content.
Windows Media Player ActiveX – leads to the impossibility of running the audio content from web pages or web applications. Genre to listen to music online or radio.
Windows Media Format – It provides support for contentAdvanced Systems Format (ASF). Audio and video and network streaming codecs.
Windows Media DRM – Secured delivery of the media content from external devices or network, on Windows PC. It is that feature that was related to the import of autio files from an external device to the computer / laptop.
Media sharing and Play To – Functionality that allows the video and audio content share in the local network. Lan.
Media Foundation – Protecting the quality of audio and video content for DRM.
Windows 8.1 Portable Devices (WPD) – Communication with media external devices or external hard drives containing media, including devices that accessMedia Transfer Protocol.
MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, & Dolby Digital – Codes capable of playing audio content: MP3, WMA, MPEG-2, AAC, FLAC and AUC AUC.
VC-1, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, andH.263– Code of codecs for visiting video content.
Groove Music – Music Player developed and Microsoft.
Video – Preinstal application on Windows 10, capable of playing video content.
Voice Recorder – Application developed by Microsoft and pre -installed, to capture sound. Vocal recording.
Skype – Microsoft Social Network application, which allows the exchange of text messages between users, voice calls, video calls.
Windows Messenger– Messenger service developed by Microsoft. This application is missing only on the version for South Korea. Windows 10 KN.
Even if these applications and technologies are missing from Windows N or Windows KN, the basic versions do not undergo other significant changes. You can installWindows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Professional N, then install the entire suite above, downloading the installation pachem from the Microsoft website. You can of course opt for third parties to do the same.
Media Feature Pack Contains all missing characteristics and applications from Windows 7 N, Windows 8.1 N and Windows 10 N.
