Playing a VCD (Video CD) on your Windows 10 computer can typically be done using the built-in Windows Media Player, provided your system has a compatible optical drive.
Playing VCDs on Windows 10 with Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player is often pre-installed on Windows 10 and supports various media formats, including VCDs. Follow these steps to play your VCD:
Step-by-Step Guide
Here is a simple method using Windows Media Player, based on common procedures for VCD playback:
- Launch Windows Media Player. You can find it by searching for "Windows Media Player" in the Windows search bar.
- Insert the VCD into the CD or DVD drive of your computer.
- Once Windows Media Player is open, look in the left-hand navigation pane. From the menu bar or library view, select the VCD you want to play. It should appear as a listed disc.
- If the VCD does not start playing automatically upon selection, press the Play () button located among the player controls.
- You can then adjust the screen size to your preference using the available options within the player.
This is the standard approach for playing VCDs using Windows Media Player on Windows 10.
For additional details, you can consult resources discussing VCD compatibility on various systems.
