From 825edd3c9e9f944fad10c1663d26202356b06c34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 06:43:51 +0530 Subject: Complete Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 MVS ISOs collection --- docs/genuine-installation-media.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) (limited to 'docs/genuine-installation-media.md') diff --git a/docs/genuine-installation-media.md b/docs/genuine-installation-media.md index 6d3a2df..2e2a1ca 100644 --- a/docs/genuine-installation-media.md +++ b/docs/genuine-installation-media.md @@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ - [Windows 10 / 11 Enterprise **LTSC**](windows_ltsc_links.md) - [Windows ARM64](windows_arm_links.md) - [Windows 8.1](windows_8.1_links.md) +- [Windows 8](windows_8_links.md) - [Windows 7](windows_7_links.md) - [Windows Vista](windows_vista__links.md) - [Windows XP](windows_xp_links.md) @@ -71,6 +72,20 @@ The Consumer ISO includes all editions such as Home, Pro, and Education, but exc +#### What are Windows N, K, and KN editions, and should I use them? + +
+Click here for info + +- **Windows N editions** are European versions of Windows **without media features** like Windows Media Player. They were created because the **EU required Microsoft** to offer Windows without built-in media software, as explained in [Microsoft’s statement](https://news.microsoft.com/source/2005/03/28/microsoft-statement-on-european-commission-process-2/) and the [EU decision](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/antitrust/eu-commission-decision). + +- **Windows K and KN editions** are versions for **South Korea**, made after a ruling by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) requiring Microsoft to offer Windows without certain media and messaging apps. You can read Microsoft’s [official statement on the KFTC decision](https://news.microsoft.com/2005/12/06/microsoft-statement-on-korean-fair-trade-commission-decision/). + +- You can restore most missing features by installing the Media Feature Pack, but **[some functions may still not work fully](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/media-feature-pack-for-windows-n-8622b390-4ce6-43c9-9b42-549e5328e407?#:~:text=Note%20that%20some%20of%20these%20may%20not%20work%20properly%20after%20installing%20the%20Media%20Feature%20Pack)** even after installation. + +- **Windows N, K, and KN editions** are **not recommended for general use**. + +
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