
If you do not already have VLC media player installed, you can access the free download from VLC's website at VLC should automatically present you with the appropriate download link for your operating system. This article will step you through the installation of two additional pieces of software to provide for fully functional Blu-ray playback with VLC. However, VLC does not natively play Blu-ray discs without additional software. All requests for help playing a DVD should be entered into Eduphoria so that your campus tech can help fix the issue.VLC (VideoLAN Client) from VideoLAN is one of the most widely used open-source, free software for viewing videos. We want to hear about issues like this to help prevent classroom delays and interruptions. Please let us know if a DVD is still unable to play after trying these steps. A quick wipe with a glasses cleaning cloth can remove most smudges and defects that will prevent a DVD player from reading your DVDĤ. Check your dvd for smudges and scratches. The process is very CPU intensive and running other programs such as Chrome can slow down the decoding process.ģ. To help your computer decode the DVD faster, please ensure other programs are closed when playing DVDs. Please allow your computer up to a minute to decode the disk before it starts playing.Ģ. Decoding a movie to play it is a CPU intensive process that may take some time. Disney DVDs and other big picture movies are stored on the DVD in an encoded format to prevent piracy. Allow your computer one minute to decode the DVD. VLC will now start to read and play your DVD.ġ.

When the Open Media window appears, ensure that your DVD is selected on the Disc Device menu and then click Play at the bottom. Once VLC is open, click the Media button in the top left and then click Open Disc. Click the start button and search for VLC. If your computer does not ask how to open and does not open VLC media player, you will need to manually open VLC and play the DVD. If your computer asks how to play this dvd, click the banner and select VLC media playerĢ. If a DVD offers to use or install any additional software, such as the InterActual or Real player, please do not run or install these as they are apt to cause playback issues. At this time, we recommend using the VLC media player to play all video and DVD content.
