Windows 10: DVD and Blu-Ray Playback Options
Summary: How to play DVD and Blu-Ray in Windows Operating Systems.
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Symptoms
DVD or Blu-Ray Playback
Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and 7* do not have native DVD and Blu-Ray playback functionality. Either the Windows DVD Player app (No Blu-Ray support) or a third-party app must be used to play DVD and Blu-Ray movies.
Note: If you are running Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Starter, you can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, or Enterprise to add full DVD capability or buy and install a compatible DVD movie player app.
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Resolution
Playback Apps
Dell is not able to officially recommend specific software, but these are some of the most common apps used for DVD and Blu-Ray playback.
- Windows DVD Player (No Blu-Ray support): Microsoft.com/Store/Windows-DVD-Player
- VLC (No "official" Blu-Ray support): Videolan.org
- Leawo Blu-Ray Player: Leawo.com/Blu-Ray-Player
- Power DVD: Cyberlink.com/Products/Powerdvd-Ultra
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Article Number: 000138444
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Aug 2025
Version: 4
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