how do i tell windows media player to play dvd
Windows 10 and 8. 1  1. Download a third-party video player. 2  2. Install the media player. 3  3. Insert the DVD that you want to watch.  4. Open the media player if you are not prompted to launch 1  it. 5. Load the disc.  6. Use the media player that came with your drive if your disc won't play.