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  1. Microsoft Support
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/your-cd-or-dvd-drive-is-not-recognized-by...

    Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other …

    • Your CD or DVD drive is not seen in File Explorer (called Windows Explorer in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows), and the device is marked with a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager. Ad… See more

    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 … 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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    Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries

    This problem may be caused by two Windows registry entries that have become corrupted. To use Registry Editor to delete the corrupted Registry entries, follow these steps:… See more

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    How to play a DVD on Windows 11?
    First, download and install a DVD-compatible media player like VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is free, and it’s one of the best options for playing DVDs on Windows 11. Just go to the official website, download the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. Next, insert the DVD you want to play into your computer’s DVD drive.
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    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
    Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries
    How to play a DVD on Windows 11?
     
  1. Microsoft Community
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  3. Windows Report
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    DVD Drive Not Showing Up In Windows 11? Do This! [External

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  5. Windows Central
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    How to install device drivers manually on Windows 11

  6. windowsdigitals.com
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    External CD or DVD Driver for Windows 11 (Not …

    Oct 10, 2022 · This guide shows you several workarounds and solutions you can try to fix the issue if you have an external DVD drives that stopped getting detected in Windows 11, and how to download and install external DVD …

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    How do I update a DVD drive in Windows 11?
    You can also try to manually update the external CD or DVD drives via Device Manager in Windows 11. To do so, search for “Device Manager” via Start and open it. In the Device Manager window, select “DVD/CD-ROM drives” to expand the category. Right-click your portable DVD drive and click Update driver.

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    How do I install a driver on Windows 11?
    Click the Driver updates setting. Check the driver to install on Windows 11. Click the Download & install option. Once you complete the steps, the driver will download and install on Windows 11. To install device drivers manually, you must download the package from the manufacturer support website and then use Device Manager to apply the update.

    How to install device drivers manually on Windows 11

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    How to play a DVD on Windows 11?
    First, download and install a DVD-compatible media player like VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is free, and it’s one of the best options for playing DVDs on Windows 11. Just go to the official website, download the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. Next, insert the DVD you want to play into your computer’s DVD drive.

    How to Play DVD on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

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    How to update external DVD drive windows 11?
    If there is any driver that relates to your external DVD drive, USB ports, etc., you may want to install it. You can also try to manually update the external CD or DVD drives via Device Manager in Windows 11. To do so, search for “Device Manager” via Start and open it. In the Device Manager window, select “DVD/CD-ROM drives” to expand the category.

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    How do I download a portable DVD driver for Windows 11?
    The very first thing you should do is to manually find and download the driver for your portable DVD driver from its manufacturer’s website, if there’s an available updated driver for Windows 11. Most manufacturers have their own driver download sites that allow their customers to download updated drivers for their products.

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    Does Windows 11 have a DVD player?
    Windows 11 doesn’t include built-in DVD playback support due to licensing costs. You need third-party software like VLC Media Player. Is VLC Media Player safe to download? Yes, VLC Media Player is safe. Download it from the official site to avoid malware. Can I use other media players to play DVDs? Absolutely.

    How to Play DVD on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

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    How to Play DVD on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

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    CD/DVD drive not working, recognized or reading in …

    Feb 13, 2024 · Follow one of the methods below to update your drivers: You may visit the manufacturer’s site to download the drivers. Open Device Manager. Select Update Driver. Follow the on-screen wizard to...

  10. Microsoft Community
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    Reinstall corrupted cdrom.sys driver on Windows 11

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    How to Play DVD on Windows 11 (Software and …

    Feb 28, 2024 · Here in this article, we give you 7 methods to guide you to play DVDs on Windows 11, including the built-in Windows Media Player, the powerful Blu-ray Master Blu-ray Player, and 5 hardware. Each gives a detailed tutorial.

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