. The N edition of Windows 10 include the same functionality as Windows 10 except for media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain preinstalled media apps (Groove Music Video Voice Recorder and Skype). You must install other software from Microsoft or a third-party for this communication functionality and to play or create audio CDs media files and video DVDs to stream music and to take and store pictures. The features such as Cortana and PDF viewing in the Edge browser rely on Windows Media files that are not present in these editionsKey Product Info . Windows Media Player user experienceWindows Media Player ActiveX controlWindows Media FormatWindows Media DRMMedia sharing and Play ToMedia FoundationWindows 8.1 Portable Devices (WPD) infrastructureMedia Transfer ProtocolVC-1 MPEG-4 H.264 H.265 and H.263 codecsGroove MusicVideoVoice RecorderSkype Product Features Windows Media Player user experienceEnables Windows Media Player features such as the ability to play media files and audio CDs manage media in a library create a playlist provide metadata (including album art) for media create an audio CD transfer music to a portable music player and play streaming content from a website. Windows Media Player ActiveX controlExposes methods and properties to manipulate multimedia playback from a webpage or an app. Windows Media FormatProvides support for the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file container the Windows Media audio and video codecs basic network streaming capability and digital rights management (DRM). Windows Media DRMEnables the secure delivery of protected content for playback on a computer portable device or network device. Media sharing and Play ToEnables music pictures and videos on a networked computer to be shared with other computers and devices on the same network. Also enables computers to find those kinds of files on the network. Media FoundationProvides support for content protection audio and video quality and interoperability for DRM. Windows 8.1 Portable Devices (WPD) infrastructureCommunicates with attached media and storage devices including devices that support the Media Transfer Protocol. MPEG WMA AAC FLAC ALAC AMR and Dolby Digital audio codecsEnables the playback of digital audio content such as MP3 WMA MPEG-2 audio AAC audio FLAC and ALAC audio and AC-3 audio. VC-1 MPEG-4 H.264 H.265 and H.263 codecsStandards-based codec components (as they are collectively called) enable Windows 10 program such as Windows Media Player to support activities that include the playback and creation of multimedia files that are encoded with standards-based codecs. Groove MusicA preinstalled app that is used to play digital music. VideoA preinstalled app that is used to play digital video. Voice RecorderA preinstalled app that is used to record sounds. SkypeA preinstalled app that is used for messaging and communications.