Quick Answer: How to Watch Dvds on Windows 8?
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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.

Why won’t Windows Media Player play my DVD?

We recommend the popular VLC media player. It’s free, and after you install it you’ll be able to play DVDs in VLC – no problem. Blu-rays are another story, as they are supported but many of them won’t play because of DRM encryption. To play a DVD in VLC, click the Media menu and select Open Disc.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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