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  1. Microsoft Support
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    Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or ...

    • Learn how to fix the issue of CD or DVD drive not seen in File Explorer or Device Manager, and not working properly due to driver problems. Find various methods to update, reinstall, or remove drivers, … See more

    Symptoms

    Your CD or DVD drive is not seen in File Explorer (called Windows Explorer in Windows 7 and earlier … See more

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    Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

    For Windows 10, skip to Method 2.
    In Windows 7 and 8.1, to open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, follow these steps:
    1.Press th… See more

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    Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers

    1.Verify the drive is activated in the BIOS. BIOS systems vary by device. If you are not sure how to verify the drive settings in your device’s BIOS, contact the manufacturer of your device.… See more

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    Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver

    To update the driver, search for the driver on the device manufacturer's website, and then follow the installation instructions on the website.
    To reinstall … See more

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    Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers

    To remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI driver, follow these steps:
    1.From Start, search for Device Manager. Open Device Manager from the search results, an… See more

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    How do I play DVDs in Windows 10?
    If you want to play DVDs in Windows 10, go to Microsoft Store to buy Windows DVD Player or another app that plays DVDs. Free DVD player options are also available. You can download a free trial version of Windows DVD Player to check if it's compatible with your device before you buy it.
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    Symptoms
    Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
    Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers
    Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver
    Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers
    How do I play DVDs in Windows 10?
     
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    Get a DVD player app for Windows 10

    If you want to play DVDs in Windows 10, go to Microsoft Store to buy Windows DVD Player or another app that plays DVDs. Free DVD player options are also available.

    You can download a free trial version of Windows DVD Player to check if it's compatible with your device before you buy it. Select the Free trial button on the Windows DVD Player page in Microsoft Store.

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    How do I install a DVD driver on Windows 10?
    Follow the steps below to download and update DVD drivers on Windows 11/10. Step 1: On your keyboard, press Windows + X keys and choose Device Manager from the quick access menu list. Step 2: In the Device Manager window, look for the DVD/CD-ROM drives section and double-click on the same to expand its category.

    How to Download & Update DVD Driver on Windows 11, 10

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    What is the best free DVD player for Windows 10?
    The best application for playing DVDs on any Windows 10 laptop or PC is VLC because it's free, open-source, well supported, and easy to understand. It is compatible with all versions of Windows, from Windows XP through to Windows 10. There are prettier DVD players, but they often cost money or lack the breadth and depth of features that VLC offers.

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    How do I play DVDs in Windows 10?
    If you want to play DVDs in Windows 10, go to Microsoft Store to buy Windows DVD Player or another app that plays DVDs. Free DVD player options are also available. You can download a free trial version of Windows DVD Player to check if it's compatible with your device before you buy it.

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    Where can you buy the Windows DVD Player app?
    The Windows DVD Player app enables Windows 10 PCs with an optical disc drive to play DVD movies (but not Blu-ray discs). You can buy it in Microsoft Store. Need more help?

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    How to solve DVD / CD drive is not detected in Windows 10 , 11

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    Fix DVD not playing in Windows 10/11 [Solved] - The Geek Page

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    How to Fix a DVD or CD Drive Not Working or Missing …

    Jan 26, 2024 · Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve common issues with optical drives in Windows 10, such as driver updates, BIOS settings, and registry edits. Find out how to play DVD movies in Windows 10 with compatible software or …

  6. Microsoft Community
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    DVD/CD Rom driver for window 10 - Microsoft Community

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    How to Fix a DVD or CD Drive Not Working or Missing in Windows 10

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    DVD/RW drive disappeared in Windows 10 - Microsoft …

    Jan 24, 2019 · Search for DVD-CD ROM driver and expand it. Right click on the DVD-CD ROM driver and select Uninstall. Update or reinstall CD/DVD Driver. To update the driver, search for the driver on the device manufacturer's website, …

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    CD/DVD drive not working, recognized or reading in Windows 11/10

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    How to Install DVD Drive in Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

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    External DVD drive not being detected - Windows 10

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