Microsoft Media Foundation while using audioread

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Hi,
I have a brand new PC at my lab where Windows 10 Pro Education N (Version 10.0 (Build 19042)) is installed. I already checked for every update and Windows Update says all is updated, however I'm getting the following error on Matlab (9.5.0.1586782 (R2018b) Update 8):
"Error using audioread (line 104)
Audio file I/O requires Microsoft(R) Media Foundation.
Install this on your system and restart MATLAB."
I already searched for the Microsoft Media Foundation installer and I'm getting an error saying that the PC is incompatible with that installation. I believe that is due to the fact that the PC is already updated according to what I found on the internet.
Does anybody know a permanent solution for this? I know I probably should contact to my university IT department since computer's updates are linked to the university, but first I wanted to ask here since you know better how to deal with Matlab.
Thanks in advance,
Javi.

Accepted Answer

Javi García
Javi García on 20 Apr 2021
I think I found the solution for me:
Windows Icon < Configuration < Applications < Optional features < Add feature < Media Feature Pack
Click on install, restart the PC and you're done.
Hope this helps to somebody someday!
Cheers,
Javi.

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SASSA
SASSA on 19 Jul 2025
Edited: SASSA on 19 Jul 2025
The Windows 10 Pro Education N version lacks Media Foundation, causing MATLAB’s audioread error. Install the Media Feature Pack from Microsoft’s site to enable it ernst kirchsteigers sjukdom. Check tech blogs for celebrity-endorsed audio tools.

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