dvd drive not showing in file explorer windows 10

It is normal for empty drives not to show up in File Explorer, but it should certainly show up once you load a disc. Since CD/DVD drives use native Windows drivers I suggest you go back into Device Manager and uninstall the CD/DVD drivers, all of them. Then do a re-start.

1. How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my DVD drive?
2. How do I fix a missing DVD drive in File Explorer?
3. Why is my computer not showing my DVD drive?
4. How do I fix my DVD drive not detected?
5. Why is my hard drive not showing up in file explorer?
6. How do I add a DVD drive to my computer?
7. How do I fix my DVD drive missing from Windows 10 8 7?
8. How do I reinstall my DVD drive?
9. Can't see DVD ROM drive in Device Manager?
10. How do I check if my DVD drive is working?
11. Why is my DVD player not working?
12. Why my CD ROM is not detected?

How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my DVD drive?

Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.

How do I fix a missing DVD drive in File Explorer?

To attempt to repair this, go to Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. On the View tab, choose Show Hidden Devices. Under DVD Device, click on Driver tab, first try Update Driver > Automatically. If that fails see if Roll Back is available.

Why is my computer not showing my DVD drive?

Check the drive name in Device Manager, and then reinstall the drive in Device Manager to determine if Windows is able to recognize the drive. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category. If DVD/CD-ROM drives is not in the list, skip to Reset the computer power.

How do I fix my DVD drive not detected?

What can I do if the DVD driver for Windows 10 is not detected?

1. Delete the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers from Device Manager.
2. Create new registry keys.
3. Check if your DVD drive is properly connected.
4. Set your DVD drive as the first boot device in BIOS.
5. Remove Virtual Drive Software.
6. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter.

Why is my hard drive not showing up in file explorer?

This can be caused by any of the following: Your drive does not have a drive letter assigned to it in Disk Management. The drive may be disabled or offline. Your USB driver may be corrupted.

How do I add a DVD drive to my computer?

How to Install a CD/DVD Drive in a PC

1. Power down the PC completely. ...
2. Open the computer to install the CD or DVD drive. ...
3. Remove the drive slot cover. ...
4. Set the IDE drive mode. ...
5. Place the CD/DVD drive into the computer. ...
6. Attach the internal audio cable. ...
7. Attach the CD/DVD drive to the computer using an IDE cable.

How do I fix my DVD drive missing from Windows 10 8 7?

Start DVD Drive Repair, go to the Tools menu and select Device Manager. You can also press Windows+X on your keyboard or right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager from the list to open Device Manager. On the Device Manager window, go to the View menu and select Show hidden devices.

How do I reinstall my DVD drive?

In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, click the DVD/CD-ROM icon. Under the DVD/CD-ROM icon, click to select the drive to be reinstalled.

Can't see DVD ROM drive in Device Manager?

Try this - Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click the device - Driver's Tab -click Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) - then RIGHT CLICK the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if drive is not shown continue below.

How do I check if my DVD drive is working?

Verify the optical disk drive is recognized in Device Manager

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. In the Run dialog box, type devmgmt. msc then press the Enter key.
3. In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. Verify that the optical disk drive is listed.

Why is my DVD player not working?

DVD player not working might be a sign that the disc tray, tray motor or laser is worn out. To fix any of the DVD hardware, you need to open the housing and check the inside with special tools. If you don't know how to fix them, send the DVD player to the repair store nearby and replace the disc drive if necessary.

Why my CD ROM is not detected?

Corruption in Windows

If the CD-ROM works in Safe Mode but not in normal Windows, a running program is causing the issue, or the drivers are corrupt. Open Device Manager, highlight and remove the CD-ROM by pressing the delete key. ... Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.