Windows 10: I am trying to open a CD on a external DVD Player, files won't open.

Trying to open a CD on an external DVD/CD player. Files won't open.

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External DVD player disconnects when CD/DVD is inserted

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Saeid. I'll be happy to help you out today.You can try the following steps to resolve the issue:

Here are a few steps you can try to fix the issue with your external DVD player:

Restart your computer and the external DVD player.

Check for any software updates for both your computer and the external DVD player.

Try connecting the external DVD player to a different USB port or to a different computer.

Ensure that the CD or DVD you are trying to use is not scratched or dirty.

Try using a different CD or DVD to see if the problem is with the media itself.

Uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the external DVD player.

If possible, try a different external DVD player to see if the problem is with the device itself.

Contact the manufacturer of the external DVD player for further support.

 

Windows DVD Player associated with .IFO files but can't open them

Here is the issue:

• Go to an IFO file on the HDD and try to open it - catastrophic error
• Insert a DVD and auto run with no action. Try to run the IFO file - catastrophic error. Cancel error and can run DVD from the control bar.
• Have not been able to remove option to "open with" windows DVD player for an IFO file.
• No problems with VLC player and Nero Showtime

 

external dvd player

Hello, I’m Virginia an independent advisor with 20 years of expertise in fixing my own & friends’ PC problems.

Which Windows version are you running - 1809, 1903 or 1909?

When you state external DVD player is this a home player intended to be connected to a TV or a drive especially for PCs/Laptops?

If a home player then fortunately it will not work as these are not intended to be connected to anything other than TVs or Cable/Satellite boxes.

If a drive then try this:

Try the suggestions here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/314060...

If this doesn’t work try this fix by Kapil Arya:

Try these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

2. Type the following command and hit Enter key:

reg.exe add “HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0” /f /v EnumDevice1 /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00000001

3. Exit the Command Prompt and reboot. Insert a disk to test and the optical or DVD drive should be visible now.