SOLVED Playback error 08004027d on attempt to play dvd windows DVD player

[Bill7]

I have a free version of W10 HOME Ver: 1903 - 64bit OS & Processor - AMD A8-5500APU with Radeon HDGraphics- self updated yesterday -
DVD Tom & Jerry Wizard of oz - for Rental or resale- Turner Entertainment Co.

I wish to check the contents before giving it to a vulnerable person. There is a mild threat warning on the "U and G" rating. on the terms and conditions.

I presume there is a media DVD player embedded in W.10 home. any Ideas how can I play this on my PC and then my sons's laptop.

 

[Regedit32]

When you click Start, scroll down the list of apps to the W section, and expand the Windows Accessories folder, then scroll list and select Windows Media Player.

If for some reason this built-in player cannot run your DVD, then you could try a popular third party player called VLC, which you can download from their official site here:

Download official VLC media player for Windows - VideoLAN

www.videolan.org

Regards,

Regedit32

 

[Wolfie]

Windows Media player also lacks some of the necessary codecs to play DVD's because MS don't want a lawsuit thrown at them for some reason. You can download a codecs pack from the net or do as Regedit32 suggests and use VLC which plays everything under the sun.

 

[Bighorn]

To paraphrase an old song "what a difference a name makes" check this out:

How to Install Windows Media Center on Windows 10

Microsoft removed Windows Media Center from Windows 10, and there’s no official way to get it back. While there are great alternatives like Kodi, which can play and record live TV, the community has made Windows Media Center functional on Windows 10.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[Bill7]

Hi Regidet32, Wolfie, Bighorn, Thank you all for responding. I got to the Windows Media Player and got to the same playback error.
Then I had a look at how to install Windows Media Centre and expect I have signed up again for that font of info"How to Geek".
Back to Wolfie comments about about VLC and Regited32 -
I managed to download the VLC program and managed to watch about half of the video before it stopped This I presume must be a disk fault. Thank you for your help in solving my problem, at least I am half way there.

 

[Regedit32]

Was there any error message when your DVD stopped half way?

I can't think why that would even occur unless the DVD is damaged. Perhaps return it to the place of purchase and ask for a new copy.

 

[Bill7]

Was there any error message when your DVD stopped half way?

I can't think why that would even occur unless the DVD is damaged. Perhaps return it to the place of purchase and ask for a new copy.

There was no error code. The well used disk was a gift. I will try it in another payer. meanwhile I Have VLC installed Thank you everbody.

 

[Bill7]

Further to my earlier comment, I repeated the DVD play and it stopped again about the same place so I washed it with washing up liquid. After that It played OK. Tre were scenes in it that involved the Scarecrow being set alight . This for the person it was intended for would be too much of a risk if setting a fire was copied.