Why can't I play a DVD directly from a dvd reader on my Surface Pro 3?

[Cheers2]

I can't play a DVD directly from a dvd reader on my surface pro 3

I bought a DVD reader and connected it to my surface pro 3. The problem is that I need to download an app in order to transform my video to mp4 so I can watch it. Is there a way to download the original dvd player on my surface?

 

[GB330033]

Re: I can't play a DVD directly from a dvd reader on my surface pro 3

You have to buy the Media Center Pack - Add features - Microsoft Windows

 

[ashram]

Re: I can't play a DVD directly from a dvd reader on my surface pro 3

play or transcode/convert? Title says play, but post asks about converting to mp4....

 

[trainplane]

It's not Surface. It's Windows 8. You need the codecs which isn't included in Windows 8. Try VLC.

 

[enthuz]

VLC has been the best for a long time.

I'm trying to find out what the Media Pack is good for if you aren't using a DVD player.