You can play a DVD in Windows 10 for free with a little help. But that help’s probably best if it doesn’t come from Microsoft. I’ll tell you how Microsoft’s solution sort-of works for some people.

How to Play DVDs and Blu-ray Discs in Windows Microsoft neutered Windows Media Player in Windows, but you can turn to third-party apps instead. Here's where to find DVD and Blu-ray player software for ...

DVD drives might be a vanishing species, but they are not yet completely extinct. New desktop PCs often include a DVD drive, as do older PCs that have been upgraded to Windows 10. And external USB DVD ...