Why won't my media player play DVDs?

Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 and 10 do not support movie DVDs with the built-in program, although data DVDs are still compatible. To watch a movie DVD, you will need to download a third-party program to perform Windows Media Player DVD decode.

How do I get my Media Player to play DVDs?

To play a CD or DVD

Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn't play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then, in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane.

Why is my Windows 11 Media Player not recognizing DVD?

Windows 10 or 11 can't play DVDs because there's no built-in DVD codec, outdated DVD drivers, or corrupted specific registry entries. You can run the Windows Troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the problem automatically, or you can manually find what's causing the issue and fix it accordingly.

Why wont my computer play old DVDs?

Below are the most common reasons to why does your DVDs not play on your computer. Your disc or DVD drive is disabled. Your DVD-ROM drive doesn't support the type of DVD. Display screen resolution doesn't match with the DVD.

Can Windows Media Player 12 play DVDs?

Playing DVDs in Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player 12 also handles DVD videos. To watch a DVD, insert it into your machine and wait for the DVD icon to appear in the Navigation Pane. Click it. From here, you can view all of the chapters and titles.

DVD Or CD Not Recognized Windows 10

How do I get Windows Media Player to play DVDs on Windows 10?

What replaced Microsoft Media Player?

Windows 11's New Media Player Brings Big Improvements to Audio and Video. Microsoft's new audio and video app replaces both Groove and the ancient Windows Media Player.

How do I get my computer to recognize a DVD?

How do I fix Windows 10 not recognizing my DVD?

Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.

When did Windows Media Player stop playing DVDs?

Through years of updating, Windows Media Player 12 released in 2009 is the most recent version, being included and widely applied in Windows 7/8/8.1/10. But there's a crucial note that WMP 12 no longer supports DVD playback since Windows 8.1.

How do I make a playable DVD on Windows 11?

Regardless of the AutoPlay setting, to then burn a CD or DVD using File Explorer in Windows 11, select the “Burn files to disc (using File Explorer)” command in the menu of software choices that appears to open the “Burn a disc” window. Then type a name for the disc into the “Disc title:” field.

How do I play a DVD ISO on Windows 11?

How to burn a DVD to play in a DVD player using Windows Media Player?

How do I play a movie on a DVD player using USB?

Plug the USB into the DVD and use the DVD remote control to select the “play storage device” (the specific machine name is different, some are called (play memory card or play USB), etc.) and then enter the USB disk, you can see music and movie files.

Can I update Windows Media Player?

Why won't my Windows 10 media player play DVDs?

Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 and 10 do not support movie DVDs with the built-in program, although data DVDs are still compatible. To watch a movie DVD, you will need to download a third-party program to perform Windows Media Player DVD decode.

Why isn't my DVD player reading my DVD?

Use a soft cloth to clean the disc ; the disc may have fingerprints or smudges. Examine the disc for any cracks or scratches that might be interfering with playback. Make sure the disc playback is not restricted by parental control options. Make sure the DVD disc is compatible with the player.

How do I fix my DVD player not reading discs?

If your DVD player isn't loading discs, it may be because of a dirty laser lens. This is a common problem that can usually be fixed by cleaning the laser lens. You can do this by using a soft cloth and some rubbing alcohol. Be sure to wipe in a circular motion and avoid getting any liquid inside the player.

How do I get Windows Media Player to work again?

If Windows Media Player stopped working correctly after the latest update from Windows Update, you can verify that the update is the problem by using System Restore. To do this: Click the Start button and type system restore. Select Create a restore point, and then in the System Properties pane, select System Restore.

Can I still use Windows Media Player on Windows 10?

Windows Media Player is included with Windows 10 desktop. Note that the app no longer plays DVDs.

What happened to my Media Player for Windows 10?

Good news, Windows Media Player is alive and well in Windows 10 and you can find it quick and easy. Please note, Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Pro LTSB (Long Term Service Branch) editions do not include Windows Media Player. Windows 10 LTSB editions are normally available to volume license customers.

What does Windows 10 use to play DVDs?

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 and Windows 8.1 Pro don't come with DVD movie playback capability.

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