I too own a VCD copy of classic films, but they are VHS to VCD ! I wish they are re-mastered. For the problem with the regional code: Get a Region Free Player ! For your Laptop : If the VCD is not recognised or It does not play, there are 80% chances that the disk not fonctional. If you feel its fine, its better to get a player (like VLC) and also the codecs necessary ... Google search could help