Operating system | Steps |
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Windows 10 | The Windows DVD Player enables Windows 10 PCs with an optical disc drive to play DVD movies (but not Blu-ray discs). You can buy it in the Microsoft Store. For more info, see Windows DVD Player Q&A. |
Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 | Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro don't come with DVD movie playback capability. If you're running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro, you can search for a DVD player app in Microsoft Store. Windows RT 8.1 doesn't support DVD movie playback. If you already have a player and are having problems with a codec, see Codecs: Frequently asked questions. |
Windows 7 | If you're running Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Starter, you can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, or Enterprise to add full DVD capability or buy and install a compatible DVD movie player app. If you already have a player and are having problems with a codec, see Codecs: Frequently asked questions. |