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The thread discusses issues with playing videos on Windows, where the original poster (davidhk129) reports that neither Windows Media Player nor VLC could play videos initially. After trying different versions, they found that VLC version 2.1.5 from the official site works. The user also notes that Windows 10 Technical Preview warns against DVD playback with Windows Media Player, questioning why third-party apps like VLC are easily accepted by Windows 10 while built-in options like Windows Media Player are not supported for DVDs. Overall, the sentiment reflects frustration with DVD playback limitations on Windows 10 and confusion over Microsoft's support policies.
davidhk129

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I have Windows media Player and VLC installed, but non of them can play videos, regardless of whether they are home made videos or retail movie dvds.

So, what do I have to use without paying for it ?
 

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davidhk129

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Actually, MS has warned us that Win 10 TP will not play DVDs on Windows Media Player.
There is a section on Important notes:
(excerpt ) After you install the preview, you won't be able to play DVDs using Windows Media Player.
One will have to click a few links before one can see the warnings.
But that's besides the point.

Now I am updating my question......
If it is so easy for the Win 10 system to accept VLC, a 3rd party application, why is it so hard to accept Windows Media Player which is a MS product ?
Nuts.
 

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