How to Fix DVD Not detected In 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.

1. How do I fix my DVD drive not detected?
2. Why can't I play a DVD on Windows 10?
3. How do you fix a CD that is not detected?
4. Why is my CD drive not detected?
5. Why is my DVD not showing in my computer?
6. Why is my DVD player not working?
7. How do I get my Windows 10 to play DVDs automatically?
8. How do I watch a DVD with Windows 10?
9. Does Windows 10 have DVD copy software?
10. How do I enable my CD drive?
11. When I put a CD in my computer nothing happens Windows 10?
12. Can't find DVD CD ROM drives in Device Manager?
13. How do I find my CD drive on Windows 10?

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 can't I play a DVD 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 you fix a CD that is not detected?

Update or reinstall the driver for the optical disk drive

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type devmgmt. ...
3. In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. ...
4. Click OK to confirm that you want to remove the device.

Why is my CD drive not detected?

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. After deleting the CD-ROM, reboot the computer. Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.

Why is my DVD not showing in my computer?

You can reinstall the drivers for the CD/DVD drive by going to Start, Control Panel, System and Security, System and then clicking on Device Manager. ... If your hardware is not even showing up in the Device Manager, then you may actually have a hardware problem, such as a faulty connection or a dead drive.

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.

How do I get my Windows 10 to play DVDs automatically?

In the Control Panel, type DVD in the search box. Click on the Play CDs or other media automatically under the AutoPlay category. In the AutoPlay window, scroll down until you see the DVD category. Choose an action for all different types of the DVD media.

How do I watch a DVD with Windows 10?

Launch VLC Media Player, insert a DVD, and it should rev up automatically. If not, click Media > Open Disc > DVD, then click the play button. You'll find a full range of buttons to control playback.

Does Windows 10 have DVD copy software?

For anybody using Windows 10, 8.1 or 8, Windows includes functionality only for making basic copies of a DVD as standard. If you have Windows 7, it includes Windows DVD Maker, which simplifies the process considerably. To copy a DVD using Windows 10, 8.1 or 8, insert the DVD you want to copy in the drive.

How do I enable my CD drive?

Enable or Disable CDROM and USB Port

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate, and then click the following registry key: ...
4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
5. In the Value data box, type 3 to Enable and 4 to disable, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.

When I put a CD in my computer nothing happens Windows 10?

This probably occurs because Windows 10 disables autoplay by default. Hold down the Windows + R keys to open the Run window. ... Select Browse and navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually your D drive).

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.

How do I find my CD drive on Windows 10?

Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu and choose Disk Management from the list.

1. When the Disk Management window opens, you'll see all connected hard drives listed.
2. Take a look at the list, and find a drive listed as Disk 1, or Disk 10 (other names are possible, as well).