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.

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.

How to install programs from online sources on Windows 10. See how to install programs on Windows 10 from a CD or DVD, from the internet, or from Microsoft Store.

Overview. Each Xbox console is manufactured for a specific Blu-ray and DVD region, following international standards. The Xbox console can play Blu-ray discs and DVDs that are sold in the same region as the console. Note Xbox Series X|S consoles do not support 3D Blu-ray.

Cause. This problem may occur for one of the following reasons: The filter drivers in the CD and the DVD storage stack are not migrated successfully to Windows Vista. You uninstalled CD software that does not correctly remove itself in the registry.

The following is a list of some DVD drive models that are known to exhibit this problem: TSST TS-L633B. PLDS DS-8A3S. Resolution. Hotfix information. A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article.

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.

DVD playback options for Windows - Microsoft Support. Windows 10 Windows 8.1. If you have an edition of Windows that doesn't play DVDs and you want to play DVDs in Windows, go to Microsoft Store to buy Windows DVD Player or another app that plays DVDs.

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.