can I hook a dvd player up to my computer?

Question

I am trying to load a program off of a dvd into my pc but I don't have a dvd drive so I wanted to hook up my tv's dvd player to the computer.

Answer 1

It can be done, but you need extra hardware to do this, and probably software as well. It is much easier, and less expensive, to install a DVD drive.

Answer 2

And that won't work. Get a DVD drive, if you don't want to go to the trouble of installing one in the computer then get an external one. I will give you an option for both since I do not know your skill level.

Internal drive ($45), http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827135078

External drive ($76),
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827191011

Your DVD player can't read data. It's that simple, even if you could by some miracle connect it to your computer for a data transfer (which you can't).

Answer 3

i think u can but if u just want to play a dvd u can out it in the cd drive thing in the tower of the computer

Answer 4

you have to have a dvd drive in your system-- they do not always come with your computer automatically like for cd's--cd's look like dvd's but they are not the same...your computer store can put one in cheap and quick...make a list of other stuff you want as long as you are going there...

Answer 5

Any laptop DVD participant that's no longer bought as bulk comes with participant utility. basically eliminate your CD participant, use a similar connections for a sparkling DVD participant, installation the utility and your occasion is on.

Answer 6

no but u have a dvd player in your computer

Answer 7

Yes if you have a video card like the All in wonder video graphic card

Answer 8

no, buy a dvd drive you skinflint.......................lol