Play DVD movies in Windows 10 without paying $15 for the first-party app

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We recently learned that Windows 10 will not be able to play DVDs out-of-the-box, but Microsoft isn’t exactly leaving people out to dry here either. For those upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 with Media Center, Microsoft will send out a Windows update that includes its first-party Windows DVD Player app.

Those who do a clean install of Windows 10 or upgrade from Windows 8.1 without Media Center will need to download the Windows DVD Player app from the Windows Store to play their DVDs. The problem, the app isn’t free and costs a rather expensive $15. The good news is that this is Windows we’re talking about, and you can install any application you like on it for free, including one that can play DVDs.

Our personal favorite is VLC Media Player, but if you have another favorite, chances are, it will still work after upgrading to Windows 10. So really, there’s nothing to worry about. Let us know in the comments section below whether you still use DVDs to watch movies, or have since replaced physical disks with streaming media. We’ve included a link to the official Windows DVD Player just in case you prefer first-party solutions.

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.

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