Quick Answer: How to Play a Dvd on Windows 8.1?
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Take a look at how you can use VLC media player to play your favorite DVDs:

  • At the Windows 8 start screen, type VLC.
  • Choose the view option.
  • Insert your DVD into your DVD drive on your PC.
  • Choose your DVD playback option.
  • Open the DVD from within VLC media player.
  • Click the Play Button.

How can I play a DVD on Windows 8.1 for free?

Fortunately, there’s a free, fast way to get DVD playback in VLC, a powerful media player from VideoLAN. When you want to watch a DVD, open VLC and—with the DVD in your drive—click Menu, then Open Disc.

How do I add a DVD to play in Windows 10?

First, download and install the software from the VideoLAN VLC Media Player website. Launch VLC Media Player from its Start menu shortcut. Insert a DVD, and it should rev up automatically. If not, click the Media menu, select the Open Disc command, choose the option for DVD, and then click the Play button.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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