DVD playback options for Windows
If you have an edition of Windows that doesn't play DVDs, you can upgrade to an edition that does play them or install a DVD playback app.
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Operating system
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Steps
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Windows 8 or Windows RT
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Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro don't come with DVD movie playback capability. If you're running Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro you can search for a DVD player app in the Windows Store (learn more about the Windows Store). If you have Windows 8 Pro, you can buy the Windows 8 Media Center Pack that includes DVD playback.
Windows RT doesn't support DVD movie playback.
If you already have a player and are having problems with a codec, see Codecs: Frequently asked questions. |
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Windows 7
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If you're running Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Starter, you can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, or Enterprise to add full DVD capability or buy and install a compatible DVD movie player app.
If you already have a player and are having problems with a codec, see Codecs: Frequently asked questions. |
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Windows Vista and Windows XP
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If you're running Windows Vista Home Basic, Enterprise, or Business, or any edition of Windows XP, see
Plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player
to buy a compatible DVD decoder or you can buy and install a compatible DVD movie player app.
If you already have a player and are having problems with a codec, see Codecs: Frequently asked questions. |
