Network and Internet Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming in Windows 10 and Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off DLNA media streaming for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices.

If you turn on media streaming, your current network profile and firewall settings will be modified. You should only turn on media streaming on networks that you trust, such as home or work networks.


Contents

  • Option One: Turn On DLNA Media Streaming for Current User
  • Option Two: Turn Off DLNA Media Streaming for Current User
  • Option Three: Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users in Local Group Policy Editor
  • Option Four: Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users using REG file


EXAMPLE: Your shared media library displayed as a media server device on another allowed Windows PC in File Explorer > This PC

DLNA_media_server_in_File_Explorer_This_PC-1.png
DLNA_media_server_in_File_Explorer_This_PC-2.png





Option One

Turn On DLNA Media Streaming for Current User


1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

2 Click/tap on the Media streaming options link on the left side of Network and Sharing Center. (see screenshot below)

DLNA_media_streaming-1.png

3 Click/tap on Turn on media streaming. (see screenshot below)

DLNA_media_streaming-2.png

4 Type a name you want for your media library in the Name your media library box.

This will be the name of the media server shown on devices you allowed to share you media library with.

If you have a local account, your media library name will be the same as your account name by default.

If you have a Microsoft account, your media library name will be the same as the email address used for your Microsoft account.



media_library_name.png

5 You can now change the following if wanted: (see screenshots below)
DLNA_media_streaming_specific-2.png
DLNA_media_streaming-3.png
DLNA_media_streaming-3.png
DLNA_media_streaming-4.png

6 Click/tap on OK when finished. (see screenshot below)

DLNA_media_streaming_device-5.png




Option Two

Turn Off DLNA Media Streaming for Current User


1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

2 Click/tap on the Media streaming options link on the left side of Network and Sharing Center. (see screenshot below)

DLNA_media_streaming-1.png

3 Click/tap on Block All, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

DLNA_media_streaming-off.png

4 You can now close the Network and Sharing Center if you like.




Option Three

Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users in Local Group Policy Editor


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.

The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

All editions can use Option Four to configure the same policy.


1 Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).

2 Navigate to the policy location below in the left pane of the Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below)

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Media Player

DLNA_Media_Streaming_gpedit-1.png

3 In the right pane of Windows Media Player in the Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Prevent Media Sharing policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)

4 Do step 5 (enable) or step 6 (disable) below for what you want.

5 Enable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users

This is the default setting to allow users to use Option One to turn on media streaming.


A) Select (dot) Not Configured. (see screenshot below)​

B) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 7.​

DLNA_Media_Streaming_gpedit-2.png

6 Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users

This will disable and prevent users from using Option One to turn on media streaming.

Media_streaming_is_not_turned_on.png


A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below)​

B) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 7.​

DLNA_Media_Streaming_gpedit-3.png

7 Close the Local Group Policy Editor.




Option Four

Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users using REG file


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.


1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.

2 Enable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users

This is the default setting to allow users to use Option One to turn on media streaming..


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.​

Default_user_choice_turn_on_DLNA_media_sharing.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer]
"PreventLibrarySharing"=-

3 Disable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users

This will disable and prevent users from using Option One to turn on media streaming.

Media_streaming_is_not_turned_on.png


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.​

Disable_DLNA_media_sharing_for_all_users.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer]
"PreventLibrarySharing"=dword:00000001

4 Save the REG file to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 You can now delete the downloaded REG file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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FYI Option 4 registry modification to Enable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users does not work at all for me.
WIN11 24h2 w/patches
 

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FYI Option 4 registry modification to Enable DLNA Media Streaming for All Users does not work at all for me.
WIN11 24h2 w/patches
Hello, :alien:

I just tested option 4 on my 24H2 system, but it still works for me. How did option 3 work for you?

Just to confirm, did you close and reopen the Control Panel to verify using option 1 or 2 to see it disabled?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
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    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
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    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
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    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
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    15" HDR
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    2496 x 1664
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    1 TB SSD
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    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
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Interesting.
My group policy editor lacks a Windows Media Player tab in the left panel. I did a restart of the computer after installing the registry file.
I manually added the registry key as well. That had no effect either.
Oddly, I do not have "Media Streaming Options" listed as shown in Options 1 and 2.
 

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  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
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Interesting.
My group policy editor lacks a Windows Media Player tab in the left panel. I did a restart of the computer after installing the registry file.
I manually added the registry key as well. That had no effect either.
Oddly, I do not have "Media Streaming Options" listed as shown in Options 1 and 2.
Do you have a "N" edition of Windows 11 by chance? If so, the Media Feature Pack is not installed by default for the "N" edition.


 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Mine is WIN11 Pro. Its been upgraded over time from an original configuration of WIN7 Pro.
Believe me, I have read alot of online discussions of the problem. I am aware of the limitation on version N. I considered it as a possible source of this odd behavior. However, I have dismissed that as inapplicable to my installation.
 

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  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
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    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    DAS
    Mouse
    HUGE Trackball
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    Chrome
Mine is WIN11 Pro. Its been upgraded over time from an original configuration of WIN7 Pro.
Believe me, I have read alot of online discussions of the problem. I am aware of the limitation on version N. I considered it as a possible source of this odd behavior. However, I have dismissed that as inapplicable to my installation.
Check to see if you have the Windows Media Player Legacy app below available.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe"

If not, then search for and install it in Optional Features like below, then check to see if you have the "Media Streaming Options" setting available in option 1 and 2.

 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
This all makes my head swim.

I believe that I had the legacy Windows Media Player installed at one time. However, I read about the latest version of media player which was supposed to be better. I wasn't using the legacy app. I believe I uninstaled the legacy Windows Media Player while I was removing out of date applications and updating my library of programs to their current versions that were written for WIN11 64bit.

I checked my C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player folder. It only contains MPlayer2,exe, a 1998 dated file that does not launch.

I followed your tutorial for optional apps. Mine are located under System. It does not include the Windows Media Player legacy app. There are no optional apps under App.

I checked the Microsoft Store for the legacy app. I do not see it there. Any ideas where I can find a download site for it? (I also have a late model HP desktop available here if there might be a way to copy the installer off it.)

This is so frustrating. 2 steps forward, 3 back.
 

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    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
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    GTX 1060
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
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    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
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I found this article Get Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support I clicked on the enable media player button. It took me to my computers install option. It is presently loading VERY slowly.
If that doesn't help, you could try doing a repair install of Windows 11 like below to hopefully restore this without losing anything.

 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
That failed with a "couldn't add" error. DA**
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
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    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
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    Corsair
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    Corsair
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    fans
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    DAS
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    HUGE Trackball
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.4974
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
I am doing the install again. Then taking a break while I consider the repair install. (I have done that numerous times in the past.)
Thanks for all your insights. I find your work at ElevenForums invaluable.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
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    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
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    DAS
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    HUGE Trackball
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    Chrome
Well, the Powershell command, Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "WindowsMediaPlayer" -All -Online, has hung up. I will let it stew for a bit while I do other things.
 

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  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
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    Corsair
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No Cigar--
PS C:\Users\Leroy> Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "WindowsMediaPlayer" -All -Online Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature : Element not found.
At line:1 char:1
+ Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "WindowsMediaPlayer" -All ...
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature], COMException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : Microsoft.Dism.Commands.EnableWindowsOptionalFeatureCommand
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
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    Corsair
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I ran Dism /online /Get-Features. It did not list WindowsMediaPlayer as being an optional feature available to enable.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    DAS
    Mouse
    HUGE Trackball
    Browser
    Chrome
This is so painful--
I did a repair install with Windows 11 In-place upgrade. That went smoothly as I expected.
Next, I did the option feature install of Windows Media Legacy App. That app again could not be added.
Furthermore, Control Panel's Network and Sharing Center still lacks a link to enable media streaming.
I throw my hands in the air.
There is something that is blocking these items that I do not grasp.
All I wish to do is use the native DNLA media streaming to serve files to my smart TV.

What is an improvement is that Dism /online /Get-Feature now reports:
Feature Name : WindowsMediaPlayer
State : Disabled with Payload Removed
WHATEVER THAT MEANS
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    DAS
    Mouse
    HUGE Trackball
    Browser
    Chrome
I have reinstalled the registry file "Default_user_choice_turn_on_DLNA_media_sharing." It reports that it was successful. However, it did not add the link in Control Panel's Network and Sharing Center to enable media streaming.

Nor does the registry folder at Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer contain anything.

I am a mere befuddled mortal. I have apparently brought the wrath of the computer goddess down upon myself.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    DAS
    Mouse
    HUGE Trackball
    Browser
    Chrome
Success, I have appeased the goddess--I am dancing in the streets :-)--by curing Windows update error 0x800f0991 with the following steps found at [Solved] How to Fix the 0x800f0991 Update Error on Win 11? --

Check Window Update Related Services​

Windows update-related services play an important role during Windows updates. If any of these services are improperly configured or not running, you can encounter errors easily, including the 0x800f0991 update error. So, you need to check all the Windows update-related services.

Here’s the guide:

  1. Open the Run window, type “services.msc”, and then press Enter.
  2. In the Services window, double-click Background Intelligent service from the list.
  3. From the Startup type field, select Automatic from its drop-down menu.
  4. Go to the “Service status” and click on Start.
  5. Then, click Apply and OK to save the changes.
  6. Next, do the same operations with Windows update and Cryptographic Services.
  7. Once done, restart your PC and check if you fixed the 0x800f0991 update error successfully.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 24H2+
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7-8086K @ 4.59Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X Hero WIFI AC
    Memory
    16G @ 4000 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Realtek on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" 1080P
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black M.2 NVME 1T
    PSU
    Corsair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    DAS
    Mouse
    HUGE Trackball
    Browser
    Chrome
DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices.

If all you want to be able to do is stream a media file from your PC to a DLNA device such as a TV, then you don't need to turn on streaming to be able to do that. Cast to Device is already available from the right-click menu in 'Show more options'. Here I'm about to cast an .mp4 to a Panasonic Viera TV.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, and 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, Canary, and Release Preview builds as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround. In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround. Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package. In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media. Also running Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, Canary, and Release Preview builds as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.

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