How to Play a VCD
PC
Windows media player

To play a VCD with Media Player, follow these easy steps

  1. Open Media Player
  2. Select "File"
  3. Click "Open"
  4. Choose "Browse"
  5. Choose "All files" in the "Files of type:" drop-down menu.
  6. Find the .dat file in the MPEGAV folder on the CD-Rom.
  7. Enjoy!

A VCD has this structure so that it can be played in VCD Players and DVD players.
Mac

How to Play a VCD on your Mac computer, Windows computer or DVD Player

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DVD player

If your DVD player can play VCDs and CD-Rs, you can play the VCD just like you would play a DVD

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