New External DVD Issues

New Computer: HP Envy m6 Notebook PC
New External DVD Drive: LG SP60
System: Windows 8
Issue: I place a DVD movie into external drive and there is no "auto play" function and no queue for me to start or play the DVD movie.
I have properly installed the external drive. I have used the drive to install other items including my printer. So it is not a mechanical or core function issue with the drive.
I was "forced" to download Cyberlink Media Suite; however, there is no button or queue to click to watch the DVD in the drive. All items are related to burning a DVD.
I have tried several other DVDs that are in excellent condition on a totally separate device. So I know it is not a DVD issue.
In the "my computer" it shows that there is a movie but it also shows that there are 3 main files, all with additional subfiles. None look like they are "clickable" to play the movie.
I am searching for a simple one to two click process to play a DVD--not a process that requires several subscreen maneuvers.
Windows Media Player does not recognize the DVD movie either.
Help please . . . .

Hi,
I would not allow external USB devices to run Auto Play because virus can come in to play. For Windows 8, WMP is not a good product to play DVD. The DVD Player on CyberLink suite should play DVD's for you. You can also use a free product called vlc, which can play nearly all video formats.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html
Regards.
BH
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