{"id":145725,"date":"2026-03-06T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=145725"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:12:25","slug":"install-optional-features-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-optional-features-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Optional Features on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To install optional features on Windows 11, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <b>System <\/b>&gt; <strong>Optional features<\/strong>, click <strong>&#8220;View features,&#8221;<\/strong> select the feature, click <strong>&#8220;Next,&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Install.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <b>System <\/b>&gt; <strong>Optional features<\/strong> &gt; <strong>More Windows Features<\/strong>, choose the feature, and click <strong>&#8220;Install.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You also have the option to install optional features through PowerShell and Command Prompt using the <code>DISM<\/code> and the <code>Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature<\/code> commands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, <strong>Optional Features<\/strong> are components that are not required for the operating system to run but can add additional functionality. Some of these features are installed by default, including Internet Explorer mode, Notepad, Print Management, Windows Media Player, and Windows Hello Facial Recognition.<\/p>\n<p>You can also install additional features when needed, such as XPS Viewer, Wireless Display, Microsoft Quick Assist, and Windows Storage Management. Likewise, you can remove optional components you no longer use to keep the system streamlined.<\/p>\n<p>If the feature you want is not available through the Settings app, you can use the legacy Windows Features tool to enable additional components, including <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-hyper-v-windows-11\/\">Hyper-V<\/a>, the .NET Framework, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-wsl-windows-11\/\">Windows Subsystem for Linux<\/a>, and other advanced capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will show you how to install additional features on Windows 11 and provide instructions for uninstalling them. The Control Panel, PowerShell, and Command Prompt steps also work on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>. You can choose any of the methods to install or uninstall features. Usually, the Settings app and Control Panel methods are easiest for most users.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#install_optional_features_windows11\">Install Optional Features on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#uninstall_optional_features_windows11\">Uninstall Optional Features on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_optional_features_commands\">Install Optional Features from PowerShell or Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#uninstall_optional_features_commands\">Uninstall Optional Features from PowerShell or Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"install_optional_features_windows11\">Install Optional Features on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 lets you install optional features through the Settings app and the Control Panel (if you need to add legacy features).<\/p>\n<h3>Add optional features via Settings<\/h3>\n<p>To install optional features on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional features<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;View features&#8221;<\/strong> button in the &#8220;Add an optional feature&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186036\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=827%2C392&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Optional features settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=300%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=150%2C71&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;See available features&#8221;<\/strong> option before performing a search.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the optional feature to install on Windows 11 (for example, Graphics).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/install-optional-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=827%2C664&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 install optional features\" width=\"827\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/install-optional-updates-windows-11_.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/install-optional-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=300%2C241&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/install-optional-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=714%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 714w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/install-optional-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=150%2C121&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> You can select the item for more information about the feature.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the components will download and install on your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Add legacy optional features via Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>To turn on optional features through the &#8220;Windows Features,&#8221; use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional features<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;More Windows features&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Related settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186037\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=827%2C544&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"More Windows features\" width=\"827\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=300%2C197&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=872%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 872w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the features to add to Windows 11 (for example, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and Windows Subsystem for Linux).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163965\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnon-windows-legacy-features.webp?resize=827%2C407&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turn on legacy Windows features\" width=\"827\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnon-windows-legacy-features.webp?w=895&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 895w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnon-windows-legacy-features.webp?resize=300%2C147&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnon-windows-legacy-features.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the components for the feature will be installed on the computer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"uninstall_optional_features_windows11\">Uninstall Optional Features on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Similar to adding features, you can use the Settings app or Control Panel to uninstall a specific feature.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove optional features via Settings<\/h3>\n<p>To uninstall optional features from your computer, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional features<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;View features&#8221;<\/strong> button in the &#8220;Add an optional feature&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186036\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=827%2C392&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Optional features settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=300%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-optional-features-view_.webp?resize=150%2C71&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the optional feature to remove from Windows 11 under the &#8220;Installed features&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186038\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-uninstall-optiona-features.webp?resize=827%2C657&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Uninstall optional feature\" width=\"827\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-uninstall-optiona-features.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-uninstall-optiona-features.webp?resize=300%2C238&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-uninstall-optiona-features.webp?resize=722%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/windows-11-uninstall-optiona-features.webp?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the feature will be removed from Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove legacy optional feature via Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>To turn off optional features through the Control Panel, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Optional features<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;More Windows features&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Related settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-186037\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=827%2C544&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"More Windows features\" width=\"827\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=300%2C197&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=872%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 872w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open-more-windows-features-settings_.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the feature to remove from Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-163967\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnoff-windows-11-feature-legacy.webp?resize=827%2C310&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turn off legacy Windows features\" width=\"827\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnoff-windows-11-feature-legacy.webp?w=892&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 892w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnoff-windows-11-feature-legacy.webp?resize=300%2C112&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/turnoff-windows-11-feature-legacy.webp?resize=150%2C56&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the components for the feature will be removed from the computer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install_optional_features_commands\">Install Optional Features from PowerShell or Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11, you can also use commands to add or remove optional features with PowerShell and Command Prompt. However, the PowerShell option is only available for managing legacy optional features, not on-demand capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Add optional features with commands<\/h3>\n<p>To install optional features with PowerShell or Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> or <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the available option features and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>dism \/Online \/Get-Capabilities<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-get-capabilities.webp?resize=827%2C487&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt DISM Get-Capabilities\" width=\"827\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-get-capabilities.webp?w=911&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-get-capabilities.webp?resize=300%2C177&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-get-capabilities.webp?resize=150%2C88&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the feature identifier. For example, <strong>XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to install the optional feature and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>dism \/Online \/Add-Capability \/CapabilityName:XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173502\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dsim-online-add-capability.webp?resize=827%2C268&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DISM install optional feature\" width=\"827\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dsim-online-add-capability.webp?w=911&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dsim-online-add-capability.webp?resize=300%2C97&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dsim-online-add-capability.webp?resize=150%2C49&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0&#8221;<\/strong> for the identifier of the feature you want to install.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the components will download and install on your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Add legacy optional features with commands<\/h3>\n<p>To add legacy features with commands, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the available legacy features and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173503\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/get-windows-optional-features.webp?resize=827%2C487&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell Get-WindowsOptionalFeature\" width=\"827\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/get-windows-optional-features.webp?w=911&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/get-windows-optional-features.webp?resize=300%2C177&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/get-windows-optional-features.webp?resize=150%2C88&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the feature name. For example, MultiPoint-Connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to install the legacy feature and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature \u2013FeatureName \"MultiPoint-Connector\" -All -Online<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/enable-windows-optional-feature-powershell.webp?resize=827%2C231&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell enable optional features\" width=\"827\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/enable-windows-optional-feature-powershell.webp?w=911&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/enable-windows-optional-feature-powershell.webp?resize=300%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/enable-windows-optional-feature-powershell.webp?resize=150%2C42&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;MultiPoint-Connector&#8221;<\/strong> to the identifier of the feature you want to install.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type <strong>&#8220;Y&#8221;<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to restart (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the features&#8217; components will be installed on the device.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"uninstall_optional_features_commands\">Uninstall Optional Features from PowerShell or Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>You can also use PowerShell and Command Prompt to remove previously installed features.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove optional features with commands<\/h3>\n<p>To uninstall optional features from PowerShell or Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> or <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the available option features and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>dism \/Online \/Get-Capabilities<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the feature identifier. For example, <strong>XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to uninstall the optional feature and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>dism \/Online \/Remove-Capability \/CapabilityName:XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-remove-capability.webp?resize=827%2C374&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt DISM remove capability\" width=\"827\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-remove-capability.webp?w=893&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-remove-capability.webp?resize=300%2C136&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dism-online-remove-capability.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;XPS.Viewer~~~~0.0.1.0&#8221;<\/strong> for the identifier of the feature you want to uninstall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the feature will be removed from the computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove legacy optional features with commands<\/h3>\n<p>To uninstall legacy optional features through PowerShell, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view the available legacy features and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the feature name to remove. For example, <strong>MultiPoint-Connector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to uninstall the legacy feature and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature \u2013FeatureName \"MultiPoint-Connector\" -Online<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disable-windows-optional-features-powershell.webp?resize=827%2C161&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature\" width=\"827\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disable-windows-optional-features-powershell.webp?w=893&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disable-windows-optional-features-powershell.webp?resize=300%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/disable-windows-optional-features-powershell.webp?resize=150%2C29&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;MultiPoint-Connector&#8221;<\/strong> for the identifier of the feature you want to remove.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type <strong>&#8220;Y&#8221;<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to restart (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the optional feature should now be removed from Windows 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can always add and remove functionalities to Windows 11, and in this guide, I will teach you the easy steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":186040,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[95,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-145725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to install Optional Features on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To install Optional Features on Windows 11, open Settings &gt; 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