The Windows DVD Player app enables Windows 10 PCs with an optical disc drive to play DVD movies (but not Blu-ray discs). You can buy it in Microsoft Store. For more info, see Windows DVD Player Q&A. Learn if you're eligible for a free Windows DVD player or how to buy a copy from the Windows Store.

Windows 10. If you want to play DVDs in Windows 10, go to Microsoft Store to buy Windows DVD Player or another app that plays DVDs. Free DVD player options are also available. You can download a free trial version of Windows DVD Player to check if it's compatible with your device before you buy it. Select the Free trial button on the Windows ...

This update makes available the Windows DVD Player app for eligible Windows 10 upgrades. You are eligible to get the Windows DVD Player app for free if you upgrade to Windows 10 from the following Windows versions: Windows 7 Home Premium. Windows 7 Professional.

Find out how to get a DVD player app, add-on, or plug-in, or whether you can upgrade your edition of Windows to add DVD playback.

Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player. In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.

Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.

Try using an app from Microsoft Store to create DVD-Video or Blu-ray discs compatible with home-theater components.

This article describes an update for Windows 10 and Windows 10 version 1511. This update fixes functional and usability problems that you may experience when you use the Windows DVD Player in Windows 10 or Windows 10 version 1511.

You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions.

How to get the update. The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature.