Using VLC Player
Simplified for DVD playing...
Now I have VLC... Now what?
I'm going to demonstrate the simplest way to get your DVD playing!
Once you double-click your VLC desktop icon... Click "Media" (top left) Click "Open Disc..." | Insert Disc and/or confirm... In the "Disc device" field, the drive and name of your video should be visible (if not, there may be a problem or you may not have inserted your disc, yet...) Once you've got it recognized and showing up, just click "Play" (near the bottom right corner) | READY! Once you've done that you simply navigate the disc as usual (this will be slightly different for each disc/video) As you can see, The Amazing Spider-man says "Play Movie" |
Insert Disc and/or confirm...
Once you've got it recognized and showing up, just click "Play" (near the bottom right corner)
If all you're doing is playing a DVD, that's all there is to it!
More options...
Additionally, you can set VLC to be your default video playing program, which might cut out a step for you, if you're comfortable adding that extra automation to your use.
Open File... As simple as that! Once you've selected that option, you just navigate through file management just like in any other program... | Use Cortana... Search for "Default" to find Default Programs (The blue gear version is the easiest one to use) | Choose VLC... ...under Video Player (again, this is just an option and NOT necessary to normal use; it simply MIGHT be a convenience for some) |
Open File...
Once you've selected that option, you just navigate through file management just like in any other program...
Use Cortana...
(The blue gear version is the easiest one to use)