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How to Play DVD on Laptop [Players, Setup & Troubleshooting]
Few different ways to play DVD media on your laptop
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Updated onAugust 29, 2024
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Fix Windows 11 OS errors with Fortect:
Here’s all you need for playing DVDs on your laptop. From compatible software (built-in or third party -you pick), to what you can do if it’s not working on the first try.
How do I play DVDs on Windows 11?
First, make sure your computer’s codecs to decode DVD video and audio streams are installed. Next:
1. Use the Windows Media Player Legacy
If you can’t install Windows Media Player Legacy, it’s probably already available on your PC. If not, you can go ahead to the next solution.
2. Use a third-party app
Why is my DVD not showing up in Windows 11?
To learn how to fix this issue, we suggest reading ourDVD drive is not detectedguide for step-by-step instructions. This isn’t the only issue, and many reported thatPC won’t read DVDs.
If you want to play DVD on Windows 11, you can use the built-in software as thedefault player, or you can use one of manyDVD player apps. If you tend to play a lot of movies, perhaps you want toconfigure DVD autorunso that DVDs can play automatically.
So, these are methods that you can follow to play DVDs on your Windows 11 computer. Try them and let us know what worked for you in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
