Windows Media Player DVD
63Windows Media Player DVD Playback
Windows Media Player first appeared in the Windows operating system back in 1998 and has since then become an indispensible media player for Microsoft users of both desktop and mobile devices.
Using Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs or data CDs that contain music or video files and video CDs - known as "VCDs".
You can also easily enjoy ripping, burning, and syncing content with Windows Media Player.
BUT to play shop purchased and/or home made DVDs, you must have a DVD drive and a compatible DVD "decoder" installed on your computer!
There are DVD plug-ins for Windows Media Player on XP and Vista.
For more information you can read this informative article by the respected Microsoft MVP, Marc Liron, on choosing a DVD Player For Windows Media for your computer.
Leave a comment if you require any help.
Regards
Xavier Lane - Windows Media Player Product Specialist
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