Windows DVD Maker isn't supported on Windows 10. To create DVD-Video or Blu-ray discs compatible with home-theater components, try using an app. Select the Start menu and then choose Microsoft Store . In Microsoft Store, search for an app with the features you're looking for. Search Microsoft Store.

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.

A blank USB flash drive or external hard drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD media.

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. DVD playback plug-ins and add-ons Some editions of Windows include full-featured DVD playback capability in Windows Media Player.

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.

Control video playback. The following table describes the controller shortcuts you can use to control the playback of Blu-ray Discs. Turn on closed captioning. Subtitles or closed captions are available for most movies and TV shows. To turn them on using a USB keyboard: After you start playing a disc, press the X button to pause it.

Make sure you have a license to install Windows 10, and then follow these steps: On the Windows 10 download page, download the media creation tool by selecting Download now, then run the tool. In the tool, select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO) for another PC > Next.

Windows DVD Player. 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.

Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers. Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver. Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers. Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries. Method 6: Create a registry subkey.

Windows 10. Requirements to get the app for free. 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. Windows 7 Ultimate.