DVD Software

Hi,

I have just had major surgery performed on my HP Pavillion desktop PC (new hard drive, new motherboard etc.).

I used to be able to play DVDs on this system (I cannot remember what it used) but now when I insert a DVD into the drive I don't seem to be getting any options to play it.

I have tried going into file explorer but all I get then is a lot of VTS.VOB files which won't play.

Can anyone advise as I have many DVDs which I would like to be able to play on this PC.

Regards,
Vavaseur

 

We need to know what version of Windows and the hardware but I can take a guess and suggest you download and install VLC Player and then try to play them with this.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

 

Did they reinstall all of the software back onto the computer or just Windows and I hope the drivers.

Look for something in the start menu.
Cyberlink
PowerDVD

There are others but for some reason at this time my mind just went on strike.

 

I am using Windows 10. I actually already have that media player and it does work so thanks for that. Problem solved.

Regards,
Vavaseur

 

Just discovered I have PowerDVD also, so two solutions. Many thanks.

Regards,
Vavaseur

 

I thought it was 10 because Media Player is not installed.

 

Yeah Windows 10 on a clean install has no ability to play a DVD. However if it's an upgrade (in place) from Windows 8 or Windows 7 Windows Media Player will still play a DVD. Sadly DVD software players are going by the wayside because of online media, however at least we stil have Cyberlink (PowerDVD), VLC, WinDVD (now owned by Corel I believe) , and there are a few others out there as well.

 

I install VLC on every new OS install. Has it's own codecs and will play just about anything.

 

Ain't that the truth!

VLC is usually the 1st thing I install after an AV (if I use 3rd party) and MWB. Then comes my beloved VLC player

 

Me too!