dvd drive repair for windows 10

1. How do I repair my missing DVD drive Windows 10?
2. How do I fix my DVD drive on my computer?
3. How do I fix my DVD drive not reading?
4. How do I update my DVD driver Windows 10?
5. How do I fix my DVD drive missing from Windows 10 8 7?
6. Can't find DVD CD ROM drives in Device Manager?
7. Why is my computer not showing my DVD drive?
8. How do I access my DVD drive on Windows 10?
9. How do I enable my DVD drive?
10. Why can't I play dvds on Windows 10?
11. How do I check if my DVD drive is working?
12. How do I connect my DVD drive to my laptop?
13. How do I hide a DVD drive in Windows 10?

How do I repair my missing DVD drive Windows 10?

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 my DVD drive on my computer?

Reboot the computer to reinstall the CD-ROM drive.
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Check Device Manager

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click or double-click the System icon.
3. In Windows XP and earlier, click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button. In Windows Vista and later, click the Device Manager link on the left side of the System window.

How do I fix my DVD drive not reading?

Confirm the drive is listed in Device Manager, and then reinstall the device to resolve any error states.

1. Remove any disc from the drive.
2. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
3. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category. ...
4. Right-click the drive name, and then select Uninstall device or Uninstall.

How do I update my DVD driver Windows 10?

How to Update Your CD/DVD Driver

1. Launch Device Manager. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
2. Right-Click Your Device. Double-click to expand the DVD/CD-ROM section, then right-click your device.
3. Update the Driver. Click the Update Driver option.
4. Install the New Driver.

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.

Can't find DVD CD ROM drives 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.

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 access my DVD drive on Windows 10?

Press the Windows Button and E simultaneously. In the window that appears, on the left side, click on This PC. Right-Click on your CD/DVD Drive and click on Eject. Is this what you are referring to?

How do I enable my DVD drive?

How to Enable or Disable CD/DVD ROM (Win XP/Vista/7/8)

1. Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories, then right click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”
2. In the Command Prompt write the following command and press enter: To Enable CD/DVD-Rom: ...
3. Restart your PC and check if the CD/DVD-ROM is enabled/disabled accordingly.

Why can't I play dvds on Windows 10?

Microsoft has removed the built-in support for video DVD playing in Windows 10. Therefore DVD playback is more troublesome on Windows 10 than on previous versions. ... So we recommend you to use VLC player, a free third party player with DVD support integrated. Open VLC media player, click Media and select Open Disc.

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.

How do I connect my DVD drive to my laptop?

Connecting an External DVD Drive with USB. Plug the cable into your DVD external drive. Some external drives might ship with a USB cord attached, but if not, you will need to plug in a USB cable to your external drive. You can find a plethora of USB DVD drives at any electronics retailer.

How do I hide a DVD drive in Windows 10?

How to hide a drive using Disk Management

1. Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut and select Disk Management.
2. Right-click the drive you want to hide and choose Change Drive Letter and Paths.
3. Select the drive letter and click the Remove button.
4. Click Yes to confirm.