Why Won’t My Laptop Play Dvds?

You may come across the problem that your DVD won't play on Windows 10 when you insert your disc into the disc drive. The causes of this problem can be that

your Windows 10 does not have a proper DVD playback software, or that something is wrong with your CD/DVD drive

.

Why is my DVD not playing on Windows Media Player?

Play the DVD manually

If the DVD does not automatically play, open Windows Media Player. In the navigation panel of the Player Library, click the name of the DVD or the chapter where you want to start. The DVD should now play.

Can Windows Media Player play DVDs?

In Windows Media Player,

you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files

(also known as media CDs).

How do I play a DVD on my HP laptop?

1. Open PowerDVD.
2. Insert a movie disc (DVD or Blu-Ray) into the disc drive on your computer. …
3. Click the Movie tab on the PowerDVD menu and click the arrow in the tab to display the drop down menu, then select the device that contains the movie disc. …
4. The movie loads into the computer and starts playing.

Why can't I play a DVD on my Windows 10 laptop?

You may come across the problem that your DVD won't play on Windows 10 when you insert your disc into the disc drive. The causes of this problem can be that

your Windows 10 does not have a proper DVD playback software, or that something is wrong with your CD/DVD drive

.

How do I connect my DVD player to my laptop with Windows 10?

1. Plug the cable into your DVD Player in the HDMI port.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your laptop's HDMI port.
3. Ensure that both HDMI connections are secure.
4. Test the connection.

How do I fix my DVD drive not reading?

1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type devmgmt. …
3. In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the CD and DVD devices, and then select Uninstall.
4. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, select OK.

Does Windows 10 have a DVD player?

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.

Does Windows 10 have a built in DVD player?

Surprisingly,

there's no built in DVD playing capabilities in Windows 10

. These days, that might seem to make sense since most machines come without a disc drive, but if your computer comes with a DVD drive or you own and want to use an external DVD drive, playing a DVD might seem needlessly confusing.

Why won't my DVD player work on my HP laptop?

Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager

. Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager, and then reinstall the drive in Device Manager to determine if Windows is able to recognize the drive. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category.

Does HP laptop have DVD player?

Most HP laptops come equipped with DVD drives

. Playing a DVD on your HP laptop is easy. Almost all of HP's personal laptops come equipped with DVD ROM drives. Recent versions of Windows, including XP, Vista and Windows 7, are designed to recognize and play DVD video content automatically.

How do I play a DVD on my HP Windows 10 laptop?

First, click the Start button of your laptop, and select Computer from the menu to open Windows Explorer. Second, right-click the DVD drive in the left pane. If your HP laptop has a DVD drive, it is listed in the computer section. Third, select Eject from the context menu to open the DVD drive on the HP laptop.

How do I play Bluray on Windows 10?

Insert a Blu-ray disc into your Blu-ray drive and launch VLC. Select Media > Open Disc. Select the Blu-ray radial, check the box next to no disc menus, and verify that your Blu-ray is selected in the disc device field. Then select Play.

What is the best free DVD player for Windows 10?

How can I play a DVD on Windows 10 for free?

1. Comparing Top DVD Players For Windows 10.
2. #1) VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper.
3. #2) Leawo.
4. #3) WinX DVD Ripper.
5. #4) CyberLink PowerDVD 20 Ultra.
6. #5) VideoLan VLC Player.
7. #6) DVD Player-free.
8. #7) 5K Player.