Why is my DVD not playing on Windows Media Player?

If the DVD does not begin playing automatically, open Windows Media Player. In the navigation panel of the Player Library, click the name of the DVD or the chapter where you want to start. The DVD should now play.

Can scratched DVDs still play?

It’s difficult to do much harm to a CD/DVD machine just by playing a damaged disc. Unlike the needle on a record player, the laser doesn’t make contact with the disc. So scratches and blemishes won’t cause any harm.

Why can’t I play a burned DVD on my DVD player?

The reason is that the DVD burning software you use doesn’t burn a DVD in the right video DVD format. You may have burned your videos to a data DVD, therefore can’t be played on DVD player. Almost all DVD players can’t recognize data DVDs, but just video DVDs.

Why do some DVDs not play in my player?

Use a soft cloth to clean the disc ; the disc may have fingerprints or smudges. Examine the disc for any cracks or scratches that might be interfering with playback. Make sure the disc playback is not restricted by parental control options. Make sure the DVD disc is compatible with the player.

Can’t play a DVD on Windows 10?

How to troubleshoot a Windows 10 that can’t play DVDs

  1. Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
  2. In the Recommended troubleshooting section, click on Additional troubleshooters.
  3. Click on Video Playback.
  4. Select it and then click on the Run the troubleshooter button.

How do you get a scratched DVD to play?

Clean the disc with warm water, soap, and a cloth and then dry it, making sure that no lint is left behind. Squeeze toothpaste onto the disc and rub it on the disc in a straight motion from the center out to the edges. Finally, wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc. It should work now!

How do you buff out scratches on a DVD?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.

How can I play a burned DVD on my computer?

Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn’t play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then, in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane.

How can I fix my scratched DVD?

Why do some DVDs not play on my computer?

If you see an error from Windows Media Player that says “compatible DVD decoder not installed,” this means that a plugin (called an mpeg-2 decoder) needed to play DVDs is not installed. The Windows Media Player plugin is sold for a fee.