general | May 22, 2026

What program do I need to download DVDs to my computer?

ArcSoft’s TotalMedia Theater.

Does Windows 10 have built-in 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. For more info, see Windows DVD Player Q&A. If you’re running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro, you can search for a DVD player app in Microsoft Store.

How do I get Windows 10 to automatically play DVDs?

In the Control Panel, type DVD in the search box. Click on the Play CDs or other media automatically under the AutoPlay category. In the AutoPlay window, scroll down until you see the DVD category. Choose an action for all different types of the DVD media.

Why isn’t my DVD playing on my 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 get my computer to play a DVD?

To play a CD or DVD Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn’t play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then, in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane.

How do I install a DVD on Windows 10?

If installation doesn’t start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation. Insert the disc into your PC, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

How do I get my DVD player to work on my computer?

My DVD Player Won’t Work on My Computer

  1. Open the DVD drive and insert a DVD. Close the drive and allow the computer to recognize the disc and boot up the player.
  2. Open and close the DVD drive several times.
  3. Inspect the DVD.
  4. Re-install the DVD player on the computer by uninstalling first.

Why won’t my computer play my DVD?

Why DVD is not detected?

Reinstall or Update Driver in Device Manager Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.