Windows 10: Can't burn DVDs.

I am able to burn CDs but not DVDs. I can play DVDs or CDs. The Error message says there is no disk in the drive. Trying to use DVD+RW. thank you

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Burn a dvd

Hi So Dak Sue,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

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  Is your system up to date?
  
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  Do you get the error while you try to attach photo to an email through Email app/browser?
  

Kindly follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: To burn DVD.

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  Insert the DVD which you want to burn before proceeding to below steps.
  
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  Open Start menu, type
  Windows media player in search bar and click on Windows media player from the search bar results. (Click on Recommended settings if you are opening the Windows media player for the first time)
  
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  Click on the Burn tab at top right corner on the Windows media player window.
  
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  Open the files which you want to burn to DVD by browsing the location from the left navigation pane in Windows media player.
  
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  Select the items which you want to burn to DVD, drag and drop the files to the Burn DVD section.
  
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  Now click on the Start burn under the Burn tab.
  
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  One the DVD has burned, you may eject the DVD.
  

Step 2: Install latest updates.

Install the latest available Windows updates.

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  Open the Start menu and type
  Windows update in the search bar.
  
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  Click on Windows update and
  Check for the updates.
  
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  Download and install if there are any pending updates to be installed.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Burn files and documents to the computers DVD recorder

Hi,


Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check fi t helps

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  Press Windows + x, and select Control panel.
  
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  Select Auto play.
  
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  Under DVD select Blank DVD.
  
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  Click on Chose a Default.
  
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  Select Burn file to Disk File Explorer.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Burn pics and videos to DVD

Hi Ewan,

You can also burn pictures and videos to DVD by using the File Explorer. To get started, follow these steps:

• Insert the disc and open the File Explorer.
• Select the files that you want to burn.
• Right-click and send to DVD RW Drive (D.
• Create a disc title.
• Once you are done, click Finish burning.

If you'd prefer to use a third-party software, we suggest that you check
Windows Store for available apps that you can install.

Let us know if you have other questions in mind.