How to play DVD video discs on Microsoft Windows when no DVD playback software is installed
WARNING - I will NOT be held responsible for any damages the software(s) and methods shown in this video may cause to yours or someone else's computer, hardware, software, and/or data, including loss of use of such devices and/or loss of data and/or loss of profits from the resulting inability to use such devices and data. Any information or program you choose to put into use from this video is done AT YOUR OWN RISK. As a precaution, I recommend backing up any irrecoverable data before installing and using ANY new software(s), including those shown in this video.
This video will show you how to play back DVD video discs on a Microsoft Windows -based PC (95 98 ME 2K XP Vista 7 8 10) that does not already have DVD video playback software installed. This video showcases two open-source freeware softwares:
http://www.videolan.org/
Requires installation
Uses more system memory and resources
Can transcode, compress, and convert video to different codecs, containers, formats
Can record video (with audio) from webcams
http://exmplayer.sourceforge.net/
No installation necessary (portable version)
Uses less system memory and resources
Can cut-out segments (or clips) from video files
Thumbnail seeking (like YouTube)