It emulates a maximum of 18 drives and works with DVD/Blu-ray images created by DVDFab and other programs.

For example, if you want to play a Blu-ray ISO image file backup on your computer, you need to mount it with DVDFab Virtual Drive, then, play it with PowerDVD.

It has some settings for your using habit and convenience, and enables you to go to its forum for more information just by one click.

Features:

• DVD Virtual Drive is a virtual emulator which can emulate a maximum of 18 drives.
• It can mount both DVD image files and Blu-ray image files saved on your computer. Those image files could be created by DVDFab, and also OK by other programs.
• You can select one language for this application from nearly 20 available languages.
• You can choose whether or not to run Virtual Drive automatically when windows start up.
• You can also let it mount the last image automatically, and unmount all drives when existing.
• What's more, you can freely set the number of drives from 0 to 18.

Supported formats:

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• DVD ISO image file, Blu-ray ISO image file

System Requirement:

• Windows 7/Vista/XP (32-bit/64-bit) X86/X64
• Pentium II 500 MHz, 256 MB of RAM

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So what is the solution? Is there a way around the omission of this feature, or has Microsoft gone mad?

Does Anyone Use Physical Media Anymore?

Microsoft has based its decision on the changing requirements of desktop and notebook computer users. Simply, fewer devices are sold with built-in DVD drives, and those that are can usually be described as high-end desktop PCs with Blu-ray support. Very few laptops (notebooks and ultrabooks) ship with optical drives; the battery requirements for spinning the disc and moving the laser, as well as the amount of space the drives take up make optical drives a prime candidate for removalWhy Your MacBook Air Has No Optical Drive & 4 Reasons Why This Isn't a ProblemWhy Your MacBook Air Has No Optical Drive & 4 Reasons Why This Isn't a ProblemThe MacBook Air is one of the thinnest and lightest computers available today; thin as your finger, and so light every computer after will feel like you're hauling a sack of potatoes. In fact, ever..Read More from the design of portable computers.

Throw in the increasing march towards digital distribution of movies and TV shows–not to mention video games via Steam, Origin, and other gaming platforms–and you have a strong argument against built-in optical drives, especially given how affordable external USB DVD drivers are.

By removing Windows Media Center from Windows 8 and support for the software in Windows 10, Microsoft has the opportunity to focus development on the operating system and save money on licensing the software required for DVD and Blu-ray playback, pushing this cost back to the end user who will be required to pay for a separate Microsoft (or third party) optical disc player should they need it. It’s a far cry from Windows 7, where DVD de-encoding software was included and DVDs could be viewed in Windows Media Player.

So we know why Microsoft has abandoned optical drives. But what are we going to do about it?

Third Party Optical Disc Players

If your PC has a DVD or Blu-ray disc player, it is possible that you already have a solution to this. Check the pre-installed bloatware, or the collection of discs that shipped with your computer and look for a disc labeled CyberLink PowerDVD, Corel WinDVD Pro or similar. Once installed, these apps will provide the DVD and Blu-ray playback feature.

Of course, you may have lost the disc, or never had one in the first place. In this scenario, you will need to investigate other options. Probably the best choice is VLC Player. This software doesn’t just play DVDs (including multi-region) and Blu-ray discs, but can also be used for a variety of other media-related tasks6 More VLC Media Player Features You Must Try6 More VLC Media Player Features You Must TryVLC is a media player more powerful than you might realize. Are you using it to its full potential? Here are some pointers.Read More, from X to Y. Even if you don’t want to use this as your DVD software, you should still have VLC Player installed on your computer as it is a hugely versatile piece of software.

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These apps are free by avoiding the licensing requirements for DVD and Blu-ray playback software; instead, the technology has been reverse engineered. You may find that there is no support for 3D Blu-ray movies, because that encryption has not yet been reverse engineered.

Isn’t It Time to Abandon Physical Media?

The lack of optical drives in new computers is a symbol of changing habits, a trend that Microsoft has noticed. If you still use optical drives, now might be the time to consider creating and using virtual discs, software images that can be played back on your computer without the requirement for an optical disc or drive.

Naturally, you will need an external drive, but in case your device is already missing one these can be purchased cheaply, and removable DVD drives from old laptopsNo DVD Drive on Your Tablet or Notebook? Use an Old Laptop Drive Instead!No DVD Drive on Your Tablet or Notebook? Use an Old Laptop Drive Instead!More and more Windows computers are shipping without optical drives, and this is a phenomenon that exists beyond the tablet PC. The lack of a DVD drive might prevent you from installing your favourite apps..Read More can be easily converted into external devices with a cheap kit from Amazon or eBay.

To create a DVD or Blu-ray disc imageHow to Create & Mount Disc Images on a Virtual DriveHow to Create & Mount Disc Images on a Virtual DriveDo you still have CDs or DVDs lying around? When an optical disc breaks, it's gone forever. We show you how to make digital and playable backups of your CDs and DVDs now!Read More, you’ll need to “rip” the contents from the disc and save them to your local drive. Two things are needed for this: plenty of disk space (ripped DVDs are as large as 15 GB depending on the compression used, while Blu-ray can take up 50 GB) and some disc ripping software. A HDD of at least 1 TB in capacity is recommended if you’re planning to rip multiple discs, and for software take a look at our recent roundup of DVD and Blu-ray ripping toolsThe 11 Best Tools for Ripping DVDs and Blu-rays to Your ComputerThe 11 Best Tools for Ripping DVDs and Blu-rays to Your ComputerHere are the best tools for ripping DVDs and Blu-rays so you can digitize all of your media without any hassle.Read More, which includes the perennially popular and versatile Handbrake5 Clever Things You Can Do with HandBrake5 Clever Things You Can Do with HandBrakeHandBrake is a powerful tool, designed to help you get the most out of your digital media. We have compiled some of HandBrake's most ingenious uses. Check it out!Read More, which is available for Mac OS X and Linux as well as Windows.

Once you’ve created the disc image, you’ll need a tool to mount and play it. Although it is possible to mount ISO files in Windows 8.x and Windows 10, you may have opted for a different format, in which case you’ll need a virtual drive tool like CloneDriveExtend The Life Of Your Optical Discs With ISO Backups & Virtual Clone Drive [Windows]Extend The Life Of Your Optical Discs With ISO Backups & Virtual Clone Drive [Windows]There is absolutely no reason why you would still want to routinely run games, movies, or music from optical discs. Inserting, ejecting, and switching discs is a nuisance and subjects both the drive and the..Read More. WinCDEmu is also an option, although there is little between the two toolsMount Your Image Files On a Virtual Drive With WinCDEmu [Windows]Mount Your Image Files On a Virtual Drive With WinCDEmu [Windows]Your CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs are rotting and optical discs as such are slowly disappearing from the market. ISO and other image file formats, however, are here to stay and are a good way..Read More.

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Missing Windows Media Center?

All of this looking for a new DVD player app for Windows 10 could be avoided if Microsoft would just reinstate Windows Media Center. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen, but if you’re really missing the dynamic that a media center app brings to your Windows experience, we’ve already discussed five alternatives to Windows Media Center5 Alternatives to Windows Media Center for Windows 105 Alternatives to Windows Media Center for Windows 10Windows 10 will offer many new features, but some old favorites will be deprecated. The Windows Media Center will no longer be supported. Here are alternative media center application compatible with Windows 10 to take..Read More to help you choose a strong replacement.

Better still, using an alternative media center will help you keep your ripped movies indexed and easily accessible!

Have you ripped a DVD before? Are you concerned about playing back optical discs in Windows 10, and baffled by Microsoft’s stance on this? Tell us about it in the comments.

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1. VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. And by adding AACS and BD+ DRM libraries and keys, VLC can play some Blu-Ray movies. However, you may have various kinds of problems when playing Blu-ray in Windows 10 with the VLC. Fortunately, there are several third-party commercial player apps on the market to help you along. And UFUSoft Windows 10 Blu ray Player is the best choice to play Blu ray disc/folder/iso on Windows 10 pc.

2. If VLC doesn't work for some of your discs, try Leawo Blu-Ray Player. It's free and has worked on every disc I've tried so far.

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8. I highly doubt it works because of the way Blu-rays are encrypted. Lots of free blu ray playing software can not play them. You can use UFUSoft Blu-ray Player to decrypt and play the Blu-ray disc on Windows 10 pc, or you can use AnyDVD-HD to decrypt them on the fly and then use VLC to play them.

9. Good news everyone: DVD and Blu Ray disks are dead! But that's OK, with the right software, and enough patience, you can rip your old optical media to MP4 format! Now if only there was a way to bulk rip the hundreds of disks I BOUGHT, and STILL HAVE. It's probably easier to download them all from pirate sites, something I now regret NOT doing in the first place.

10. I have used VLC and UFUSoft Blu-ray Player on Windows 10 to play blu ray disc movies. So far, with AACS-protected Blu-Ray discs, VLC works fine. for bd+ protected or others not supported blu-ray movies, i finally followed this guide UFUSoft Windows 10 Blu-ray Player to play successfully.

11. BTW Microsoft's cost to add drive software?.. about 19 cents. Our added cost of an operating system for that software? Just over a dollar so the cost is nothing . I cannot believe you copied and pasted your article from Microsofts website like you just did on 90 percent of what you just wrote...

12. What a crock of doodoooo.. You must work for microsoft. Fact 1. ALL desktops come with optical drives and ALL but the slimline laptops come with them as well for the most part. Anyone making computers without drives are just being lazy and cheap.
    Microsoft screwed the regular customer as usual on this issue and by the way.. as of the date I write this they have gone ahead and added the dvd viewing software BACK INTO windows 10. WHY? Because contrary to dewberry like you most people still use them. I also use steam and origin but always demand a physical disc as well whenever possible. WHY? Backups and offline play many times demand them. You make no argument that makes any sense on why we would trust online and the internet enough to not want physical backups and discs for movies and games that cost more than 50 dollars at a pop. If you do not want them more power to you For me I want them I do not trust online anything and with a;ll the attacks steam and origin have had just in the last year you shouldn't trust your info to them either..

13. Is it me,..or does Windows10 suck ???

14. For free tool, you can try VLC, DAPlayer. I have this installed and it's working fine. But they may not have the looks or the same extent of settings/controls as the likes of paid solutions such as UFUSoft Blu ray player i used now, which is a good choice for playing the latest blu-ray disc movie on Windows 10 pc, you can have try.

15. It takes well over an hour to rip a blu ray, remount and play. You can't be serious?

16. It is impossible to play, copy or rip DVD's/CD's with an external optical drive in Windows 10.
    I purchased 3 external optical drives (LG, Asus, and Samsung) and none of them are compatible with Windows 10 Pro, and the delivered driver software doesn't go any further than Windows 8.1. Even my internal optical drive in my HP pc didn't work anymore after the free upgrade from Windows 7 to 10. I have spend days to find out at various sites via the Internet, but unfortunately end of story. I do hope that there is someone who has a solution for this matter.

17. I have a Toshiba Satellite E55 and Windows 10. I need an external player to read business files stored on CDs. Any recommendations?

    Terry

    • I'm watching a DVD right now on Win 10 Home, it's just Blu-Ray that you can't watch unless you modify VLC or other players.

18. I am afraid VLC cannot play most BluRays, you still need some BD software. Cyberlink or Macgo Blu Ray Player.

    • The stable version of VLC is 32-bit only, so instead of putting the 64-bit version of libaacs.dll in the VLC program folder ('Program Files (x86)VideoLANVLC'), use the 32-bit version. Also, for this to work, when creating the
      'aacs' folder to put the KEYDB.cfg keyfile in, you MUST create it in 'Users/%USER%/AppData/Roaming', not 'Users/%USER%/AppData'.

      So far, with AACS-protected Blu-Ray discs, it works fine. for bd+ protected or other not supported blu-ray movies, and finally i searched on google and find this guide to play blu-ray on windows 10.

      • None of these suggestions worked for me. I only got VLC to play Blu-rays after I installed DVDFab Passkey. With that program doing its magic, I can use 64-bit VLC with no special .cfg or .dll files needed.

19. There are many Blu-ray player software products on the market, powerdvd is good, but expensive, free one has no blu-ray license and not reliable. You can try UFUWare Blu-ray Player, it is good and cheap, and officially authorized. And it works perfectly on Windows 10 pc.

20. How do you play Blu-ray Disc without the Blu-ray Drive? unless the Blu-ray file is the Blu-ray ISO file or BDMV folder. I am always use the Windows Blu-ray Player from MacGo to playback the Blu-ray discs, some times also ISO and some BDMV folder. Howerer, this play cannot play Blu-ray Menu, but right now I have not found the Blu-ray Menu Player for Windows. Right now, MacGo is the best recommendation.

21. With 100GB 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays coming, I'll be spending more money on HDDs than I will on physical media. I'll stick to physical media, I use up enough of my existing 9TB HDD space with audio and mirroring for data redundancy.

22. what if i'm old school and just want to burn my own DVD's or CD's. i spent a lot of money for this HP with DVD player/ burner..i spent a lot of money on home stereo and theater equipment, all high end and now, i have to put it in the garage?

23. You can use VLC to play Blu-Ray on Windows 10, but you will need to download and place the AACS and BD+ DRM libraries and keys in order to play Blu Ray on Windows 10. But for some disc which VLC can not open, i use a cheap but useful tool-UFUSoft Blu-ray Player, which helps me play the latest blu-ray disc movies on windows pc or laptop with ease.

24. Ok, DISC drives are going. So what serves as 'rescue media' for Windows Restore, Macrium Reflect, etc.? My Toshiba's DISC is not seen in Windows 10 'upgrade' from Win8.

25. If you don't want to use DVD Player, you must rip DVD/Blu-ray to Windows Media Player supported format. I have ever use iFastime Video Converter Ultimate to backup my old Blu-ray movies to MP4. The generated video can be played on the default media player on Windows.

26. When I try to play them as VLC files, they won't play. It seems they start to play, but then the VLC software quits.And i have searched and find UFUSoft Blu-ray Player, which can play blu ray disc movies and is compatible with windows 10. Gameloft app download.

27. VLC is not playing Blu-Rays for me. Is there any other option?

    • Aurora Blu-ray Media Player or Macgo Windows Blu-ray Player.

28. As far as watching movies I use discs all the time. RedBox is the cheapest way to rent. Especially when they keep giving out free rental codes.

29. VLC can play ISO files without any virtual drive tools. If you don't want to change the default action of opening an ISO file (which is burning it into a disk), you should drag and drop it on the VLC interface or open it manually from the main menu.

30. The combination of VLC Media Player and Virtual Clone Drive make watching disc images effortless. The tricky part is getting the disc images.

31. I'm nearly 100% certain VLC can't play stock Blu-rays, unless you're referring to ripped ISOs.

32. So the title of your article is 'How to Play DVDs & Blu-Rays on Windows 10, Even Without a DVD Drive' which specifically implies a way to play discs 'Without a DVD Drive' and then you go onto explain you'll still need a DVD drive and if you don't have an internal one you'll need to buy an external. I realize you're getting at the content more than the discs, and I know that reading a physical disc will always require a physical reader, but I think your title is worded incorrectly imho.

    • I highly doubt it works because of the way Blu-rays are encrypted. Lots of free blu ray playing software can not play them. You can use UFUSoft Blu-ray Player to decrypt and play the Blu-ray disc on Windows 10 pc, or you can use AnyDVD-HD to decrypt them on the fly and then use VLC to play them.