I cannot install KB 968211 "this update is not applicable to your computer"

I have Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1, genuinely activated.

I want to install Windows Media Player 12 but it seems I require the "Media Feature Pack". I can't seem to find a good installer. I've tried at least four of them, both 64-bit and 32-bit. I am told:

This update is not applicable to your computer.

I've searched for a long time but to no avail. Here's one example:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=16546

Any ideas how I can get a working Media Feature Pack installed?

Solution 1:

From the link you posted:

Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN editions include the same functionality as Windows 7, except that these versions of Windows do not include Windows Media Player, and related technologies.

End-user customers can enable the media functionality to work properly by installing the Windows Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN (KB968211).

Do you have N or KN?

Solution 2:

Go to Control Panel and select Programs and Features.

Select "Turn Windows features on or off".

Under "Media Features" turn on (tick) Windows Media Player. Press OK.