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windows optional features
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Discussions about Windows optional features cover how to add or remove system components like OpenSSH, the removal of legacy features such as PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 for security reasons, and updating Windows Media Player for optimal playback. Users often seek guidance on navigating the Optional Features interface, especially when the Add function is missing or unclear. These topics reflect common troubleshooting and configuration needs for managing built-in Windows capabilities.
Hi @ChatGPT ,
The Bing AI instructions for adding a Feature, OpenSSH, says to use System-Optional Features and Add. But there isn't an add function that I can find.
add features
add-windowsfeature
feature on demand
openssh
opensshclient
optionalfeatures
powershell
ssh
ssh-client
windows 10
windows 11
windowsfeatureswindowsoptionalfeatureswindows-ssh
Microsoft’s long‑standing compatibility concession for legacy automation has come to an end: Windows PowerShell 2.0 is being removed from shipping Windows 11 and Windows Server images, beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 in August 2025 and Windows Server 2025 in September 2025. This change —...
Updating Windows Media Player on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is more crucial today than many users realize—streaming habits and codec advancements make an up-to-date media player essential for error-free playback. This step-by-step guide offers clear, actionable instructions to ensure your PC’s...
codec
media formats
media library
media player
media player reinstall
media player update
media troubleshooting
microsoft store
streaming
third-party media players
video playback
vlc
windows 10
windows 11
windowsoptionalfeatureswindows update
wmp