How do I update QuickPlay?

Click Start, type quickplay in the search field, and then select QuickPlay from the list. In QuickPlay, double-click the Update icon. The Updates and Enhancements window opens. Double-click Get the latest QuickPlay updates.

Does HP notebook have a DVD player?

Almost all of HP’s personal laptops come equipped with DVD ROM drives. Recent versions of Windows, including XP, Vista and Windows 7, are designed to recognize and play DVD video content automatically.

Why can’t I play a DVD on my HP laptop?

DVDs won’t play on HP laptops with Windows 10 since Microsoft removes the built-in support for DVD playback in Windows Media Player. You have to turn to a third-party media player integrated with DVD playback feature.

How do I play a DVD on my HP with Windows 10?

Watching movies

  1. Open PowerDVD.
  2. Insert a movie disc (DVD or Blu-Ray) into the disc drive on your computer.
  3. Click the Movie tab on the PowerDVD menu and click the arrow in the tab to display the drop down menu, then select the device that contains the movie disc.
  4. The movie loads into the computer and starts playing.

Why do laptops no longer have DVD drives?

Optical drives tend to occupy much space, thus making computers bulky, which isn’t attractive anymore. Moreover, discs don’t have the same storage capacity as USB flash drives or external hard drives. There are also security issues with the Blu-Ray format that discourages some users from purchasing it.

Why won’t my DVD play on my HP laptop?

How do I get my HP laptop to play DVDs?

Put the DVD into your HP laptop’s DVD drive and close it. It should automatically play when you do, but if not, select Media > Open Disc and in the corresponding menu, select the DVD tab. Your drive should be auto-selected, but if not, use the drop-down menu to select your DVD drive. Select Play.

Are DVD players being phased out?

DVDs and Blu-ray discs will be replaced by streaming services. Consumers head to streaming services to watch movies, and the addition of Disney+ to the mix will only make DVDs and Blu-Ray discs even less of a necessity.