Nov 21, · Windows 7, 8, and N, K and KN Special Editions. Many MSDN customers may notice Windows editions (Starter, Professional, Ultimate, etc) that have N, K, or KN designations. I’ve wondered what these were and if I should avoid using them. After some research, this is what I’ve found:Estimated Reading Time: 1 min. Windows KN: A combination of K and N. It has links to other competing IM/MP software, but Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, or Windows DVD Maker have been removed. N & KN versions can be upgraded to complete Windows installations by adding the Media Feature Pack: Windows 10 Media Feature Pack; Windows Media Feature Pack.
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