Microsoft will charge for watching netflix in 4k on windows 10

The arrival of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has brought many interesting news. Although there is a novelty that Microsoft has not announced too much, but that is of enormous importance. The HEVC codec will go from being paid. Something that was not so, but the company has changed without prior notice. This change means that you have to pay to watch Netflix in 4K, in addition to the cost of your subscription.

Microsoft will charge for watching Netflix in 4K on Windows 10

NVIDIA has revealed this information on its support page to watch Netflix 4K UHD content on the company's graphics cards. So it is certainly a rather unpleasant surprise for many users.

Microsoft makes HEVC codec extra

At the end of the information that NVIDIA has shared, they have put a note saying that if the user has done an installation from scratch of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, with an ISO so all of the above is removed, then it is necessary go to the Microsoft Store to buy the HEVC codec. Thanks to this codec, 4K, UHD and HDR content can be played on Netflix.

Microsoft has made the decision to stop offering this feature for free. Until now it has always been included in the price of the operating system license. From now on, users will have to buy it separately. There is a way to check whether or not you have it available for free. You have to go to the Microsoft store to see the application. If you get the option to add it to your team, it is because you do not have it installed. Therefore, you have to pay. You can see it here.

While the company has no obligation to offer this HEVC code for free, informing users is something they should have done. Especially since now, without explanation, users will have to pay an additional amount to enjoy 4K content on Netflix.

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