How to Change DVD Drive Region Code in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open File Explorer.

   This can be done by clicking the taskbar icon or pressing ⊞ Win+E.
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   Step 2: Navigate to "This PC" from the left navigation pane.

   ,, Right-click on the drive and choose Properties., The tabs are located at the top of the DVD drive properties window. , Click the Properties button towards the bottom.
   
   The name of the drive will be different depending on the type of DVD drive your computer has. ,, Click on a geographic region name to play DVDs meant only for that region.
   
   Underneath, the current region code and the one that will be set when you choose a country from the list right above will be shown.
   
   Here is a color-coded map of DVD regions with their corresponding region numbers: , Click the OK button.
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   Step 3: Find your DVD drive under "Devices and drives.

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   Step 4: Open the drive's properties.

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   Step 5: Navigate to the Hardware tab.

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   Step 6: Open the properties of the device that the type is labeled as "DVD/CD-ROM Drives".

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   Step 7: Click on the DVD Region tab in the new window that opens.

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   Step 8: Change the region.

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   Step 9: Save your changes.

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