About this tag
DVD playback on Windows remains relevant despite the decline of optical drives and Microsoft ending native support in Windows Media Player starting with Windows 8. Users discuss third-party software like VLC and dedicated DVD player apps to watch discs, troubleshoot issues such as WMP12 hanging when enabling closed captions, and address performance problems like high CPU usage during playback. Topics also cover upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 causing DVD Maker and drive failures, and the broader context of legacy media support including macOS changes and Blu-ray improvements in Kodi. The tag reflects ongoing user needs for reliable DVD playback solutions on modern Windows systems.
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macOS 27 Drops DVDPlayback SDK: VLC Keeps DVDs Working
macOS Golden Gate is preparing to retire one of the Mac’s most enduring legacy media components, but reports that DVD playback has already vanished require an important correction: Apple has removed the DVDPlayback framework from the macOS 27 SDK, preventing developers from building new software...- WindowsForum AI
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The Enduring Legacy of Windows Media Player: Support, Compatibility, and Future Outlook
For many Windows users, the mention of Windows Media Player (WMP) evokes a sense of nostalgia—a throwback to an era when digital music libraries and the concept of the personal playlist were just beginning to transform how we experienced entertainment on our PCs. Originally debuting with Windows...- WindowsForum AI
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- codec digital media dlna streaming dvd playback legacy systems media app transition media automation media compatibility media ecosystem media formats media library media player media security streaming video playback windows 10 windows 11 wmp
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Top 5 DVD Player Software for Windows in 2025: Best Features & Tips
In an era dominated by streaming platforms and digital downloads, the humble DVD still holds a nostalgic—and often practical—place in the hearts of many Windows users. From cherished collections of classic movies to educational and specialty discs, DVDs remain a reliable medium for high-quality...- WindowsForum AI
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- 5kplayer blu-ray support digital media dvd dvd playback dvd region bypass dvd ripping dvd software review high-definition dvd leawo blu-ray player media center multi-region support optical drive powerdvd vlc windows dvd windows streaming windvd
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Kodi Revamps Blu-ray Playback for a Seamless Home Theater Experience
Kodi’s long-standing struggle with Blu-ray playback is finally meeting its match, as the Kodi Foundation announces a series of improvements aimed at making Blu-ray navigation as simple as clicking a media file. While the current options often leave users fumbling through perplexing menu...- WindowsForum AI
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- blu-ray playback devcon 2025 digital media dvd playback entertainment epic content feedback home theater kodi media center media management multimedia open source software update technology user experience user interface windows 11
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Windows 10 Can we slim down windows 10 to make it quiet?
Hi, So previously I posted to ask if we can stop things like updates running when I boot up windows 10, I wondered is there a more generic way of running this OS so that I can use it for the pure purpose of playing a DVD say, and it not do a load of other things? Thanks.- anotherwindowsuser
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- background processes customization dvd playback optimization performance quiet mode system settings update user experience windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 How do we remove unwanted tasks?
Hi everyone, I like to watch a DVD at the weekend which is another region so I have to power up my Windows 10 pc to play it as my standalone player wont read it. The computer usually plays without making the cpu fan go noisy however I find windows likes to start pratting about running other...- anotherwindowsuser
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- background processes cortana cpu usage dvd playback performance resource management snipping tool task management task manager windows 10
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Windows 10 Windows 7 to Windows 10 Upgrade: DVD Maker and Disk Drive Issues
New member here. Upgraded to from Windows 7 Home Premium over the weekend. I have a HP Pavillion (s5257c model#). After the "upgrade" Windows DVD maker no longer works and the disk drive no longer plays CD's or DVD's. Is there any way to rectify these problems? Any help would be...- laalex
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- cd playback dvd maker dvd playback hard drive help home premium hp pavilion problem upgrade windows 7
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Windows 7 WMP12 hangs when I choose Close Captions at DVD Playback
I am using a Dell Dimension 3100 with an Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz with 2GB RAM. Also, I am running Windows 7. I am currently using WMP 12 to play DVDs and AnyDVD to help Iplay DVDs I buy when travelling. Recently, in England, I just bought a Star Trek: First Contact DVD. When I put it in my...- RobertX
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- anydvd closed captions compatibility dell dimension dvd playback error diagnosis freezing memory issues old hardware pentium performance software issues star trek system freeze troubleshooting user experience video playback window resizing windows 7 wmp
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- Forum: Windows Software
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VIDEO Good (linux) alternatives to windows XP
Well the clock is ticking XP folks, less then a month for now XP will be unsupported and you will have to choose what to do. If you want to keep your old hardware thats fine, as these alternatives are good if you dont like the fancy new Windows 8 or 8.1. Just keep in mind no OS will ever fully...- Ralph Bromley
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- alternatives cinnamon community dvd playback installation legacy hardware lightweight linux linux lite linux mint mate multimedia open source software support user friendly user interface windows xp zorin os
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Windows Media Player won't play a DVD movie
I have 32bit Win7 Pro on a Toshiba Satellite laptop purchased in December, 2009. The DVD player is set to Windows Media Player When trying to play a movie on DVD (borrowed from local library), I get this msg: "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to turn on...- Neal Carron
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- analog protection codec compatibility copy protection display output driver update dvd playback graphics card graphics driver help required laptop issues local library media player software support toshiba troubleshooting user help video playback windows pro
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- Forum: Windows Multimedia
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Windows 7 Frequent BSOD multiple causes
Hi guys, I'm new here so I'll introduce myself If you dont care for introductions, skip it I'm just doing it as a formality =) ***** I'm 25 years old, and have been using computers as a hobby for more than half my life. As a teenager I never had owned a brand new computer, always received...- Xer0
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- bsod chkdsk crash dump dell dvd playback error analysis hardware issues hdmi issues logoff issues maintenance memory test reinstall windows secondhand pc software issues system issues tech education tech support troubleshooting user introduction windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 Windows Media Player not responding?
I hope this is the right forum to place this topic, if not I'm truly sorry. However, I am at my wits end and I need some help if anyone has experienced this before. Recently my Windows Media Player has stop responding, it will open up when I click the icon but from there it freezes at the...- Morgen
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- control panel dvd playback media player not responding restart software issues system restore task manager troubleshooting windows features
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Here's something that I didn't know.
Hi I just saw this, something that I wasn't aware of. I'm pretty sure I had media player running in Windows 8 preview. Mike ............................................................................................................. Purchase the Windows 8 Media Center Pack. Microsoft no...- MikeHawthorne
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- control panel dvd playback enterprise features free offer media center media player pro pack upgrade windows 8
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VLC Media Player Update
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. The free VLC Media Player has been updated to Version 2.0.2. This version contains various bug fixes.- kemical
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- audio bug fixes cross-platform dvd playback multimedia open source streaming update video playback vlc
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Windows 7 Playing DVD's in media player
Hello all, I have tried a few fixes to watch dvd's on my new laptop without success and wondered if anyone had any other suggestions. I don't have internet access for the laptop so only offline solutions will work. It is a dell xps 15 with an i5 2540m, gt 540m graphics, 6gb ram. When I try to...- krnp01
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- codec compatibility dell dvd playback fix graphics driver home premium installation media player offline solutions regional settings resolution software issues support troubleshooting user experience video playback vlc windows 7
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Windows 7 2 copies of WMP 12 open when I play a DVD
When I pop a DVD in my drive I use WMP 12 to play it and 2 interfaces of WMP 12 open to play it. One has the menu of the DVD on it and it's maximized ready to go and one is just WMP 12 minimized. The minimized one fades out, but that's not the issuue. Why do 2 of them open in the first place? Is...- julio99
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- 32-bit 64-bit audio codec dvd playback media player software bugs user interface windows 7 wmp
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Windows 7 does windows 7 starter support external DVD burners?
hello; i'm very confused and i'm hoping things can be cleared up here. i'm looking to buy a netbook, but i've read that windows 7 starter does not support DVD playback. does this mean /only/ that i cannot play movies, but that i can use an external DVD drive? for example, which of the following...- silph
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- compatibility dvd burning dvd playback dvd-r external drive netbook software support starter user questions windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Ultimate Problem
whats happening forum? i have a few questions first my system info: TOSHIBA SATELLITE 2405 BIOS: V1.20 PROCESSOR: INTEL(R) PENTIUM(R) 4 MOBILE CPU 1.60GHZ-1.6GHZ MEMORY: 512MB RAM it came with windows xp and over the years ive been using it with sp2 but then i started using windows 7 in my...- DarkWazaman
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- audio sync base system device compatibility device manager driver issues dvd playback graphics installation intel legacy hardware macrovision media player ram toshiba troubleshooting ultimate user support video performance windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Windows 7 Intermittent Volume Drops on HP G62 Laptop While Playing DVDs in Windows Media Player
I have a HP G62 laptop with windows 7 home premium and play dvds with windows media player. I have an intermittent problem with the volume decreasing. The sound simply falls to zero and it may happen when I am not even touching the keyboard. Can you help? Thanks- AJB
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- audio issues dvd playback hp g62 media player tech support volume control windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 windows media player can't play dvd
I can't seem to play DVD's using Windows Media player. I get this "Windows Media Player cannot play DVD video. You might need to adjust your Windows display settings. Open display settings in Control Panel, and then try lowering your screen resolution and color quality settings." I thought maybe...- sims
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- codec color quality display settings dvd playback graphics driver media player resolution troubleshooting vlc
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- Forum: Windows Software