You need a program or app to play the DVD on your PC, regardless of what DVD drive you own; Windows 10, unlike some of its predecessors, no longer ships with a built-in DVD player. We like these three options best for watching on our own systems:
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Windows DVD Player: Microsoft’s Official App
Windows DVD Player is Microsoft’s version of a DVD player app. The app plays commercial and homemade DVDs. Download Windows DVD Player from Microsoft’s app store. The Microsoft Store recommends using the free trial first before purchasing the full version for $14.99, not because the free trial lets you watch movies, but because it’s intended to help you determine your DVD drive’s compatibility with the app.
Kodi: Best Free App Option in the Microsoft Store
The Kodi app resides in the Microsoft Store. It was intended for use on home theater PCs but is compatible with Windows 10 PCs as well. Kodi is more than just a DVD player app; it’s a media center, so you can use it to play music and watch live television, too. Kodi is free to download and use. However, you cannot simply insert a DVD and begin playback immediately. Instead, you’ll have to work through a few menus, or randomly right-click the movie file itself, just to find a Play option.
VLC for Windows: Best Free Option
If the Windows DVD Player app and Kodi don’t work for you, there’s still a third option available. You don’t even need the Microsoft Store for this one. It’s called VLC for Windows, and you can download it straight from the VideoLAN Organization website. Select the big orange Download VLC and follow the on-screen instructions for installation. It’s compatible with Windows 10 PCs and free to download and use.
