How to Run DVDs on a Computer
Watching DVD's on a computer can be as easy as watching them on any standard DVD player. If you have a laptop, you will be able to watch DVD's on the go, and will be able to use headphones for privacy. You might need to upgrade current software, but this process is easy and free. As long as your desktop or laptop has a properly functioning DVD drive, you will be able to watch any DVD you like after reading this article.
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Look at your computer to make sure you have a CD/DVD drive. This will will be located on the front of your desktop computer, and on the front or sides of your laptop. Make sure the drive is functioning properly by placing a DVD inside to see whether your computer recognizes it. Try more than one disk if you have errors here. If your DVD drive is broken, you will need to replace it.
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If your DVD does not play automatically, go to My Computer and double click on the DVD in the drive. If you have an issue seeing the DVD, you may have a problem with your DVD drive or the software. If it is the software, you should still be able to see the DVD and should be able to open its files on your computer. If you cannot play it by double clicking on the DVD, you will need to update the software or get new software online.
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Check your available digital media programs for updates. If you are using Windows as your operating system you will have a program called Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center. If you are using an Apple or Mac PC, you will have a program called Quick Time or DVD Player. Whichever operating system you use, you may need to update this in order to play DVD's. Do so by going to the operating system's homepage and downloading the necessary updates.
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If you do not have one of these programs, or if you dislike the current programs on your computer, there are alternatives. One of the easiest ways to watch any digital media file is to download a program called VideoLan Client (VLC). This is a free program and runs every type of video file you will encounter. Go to the VLC website to download and install the program. Once installed, you will be given the option of running future video files through VLC. This will automaticlly open DVD's once you place them in your computer.
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