Windows 10: Can't see DVD drives

Discus and support Can't see DVD drives in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello:I have installed windows server 2016 essential and I can see my two DVD drives in Device Manager, however, they do not show up in file explorer.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Allen Stone, Apr 13, 2023.

  1. ALLEN STONE
    Allen Stone Win User

    Can't see DVD drives


    Hello:I have installed windows server 2016 essential and I can see my two DVD drives in Device Manager, however, they do not show up in file explorer. How do I fix this so that I can see the drives in file explorer, thanks, Allen

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    Allen Stone, Apr 13, 2023
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  2. BREE
    Bree Win User

    Dvd drive not showing

    Is this the HP 15r014tx in your system specs? If so, try the steps in this thread....
    https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebo...r/td-p/6186456

    It may be that your DVD drive has a hardware failure (as was suggested in that thread).

    More HP support and diagnosis suggestions here in their Help pages....
    https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03370738
     
    Bree, Apr 13, 2023
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  3. ABDUL_MALIK
    Abdul_Malik Win User
    DVD RW Drive

    Hi Julia,

    Welcome and thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are having a tough time working on the computer.

    Please provide us the following information:


    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    • What is the exact\complete error message?
    Step 1: Try updating the DVD\CD-ROM drives from device manager.

    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Device Manager      .
    • Expand DVD\CD-ROM drives .

    • Right click on the driver and select
      Update Driver Software.

    • Restart the computer.
    Step 2: I suggest you to check and install if there is any latest firmware update for DVD drive from the computer manufacturer.

    Hope it helps.

    Do update us with the details, we are glad to assist you further.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Apr 13, 2023
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  4. C_C
    c_C Win User

    Can't see DVD drives

    DVD Drive issues.

    The games used to run, now apparently the disks don't even read.

    Go to Device Manager and remove the DVD
    Scan for hardware changes and update driver as OS suggests

    Still not working?

    1) Clean the heads.
    2) Run a diagnostic program on the drive.

    Nothing else has changed about your system aside from the OS?

    Revert to XP Home, assuming you don't find the source of the problem in steps above.
     
    c_C, Apr 13, 2023
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