Windows 10: CD/DVD Drive not reading discs

Discus and support CD/DVD Drive not reading discs in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; [img] Yep it's there. I have used disc mounting software in the past. It has all been uninstalled now but I'm unsure if whether or not that could... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by TriggerMulloy, Sep 4, 2015.

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  1. TRIGGERMULLOY
    TriggerMulloy Win User

    CD/DVD Drive not reading discs


    CD/DVD Drive not reading discs [​IMG]

    Yep it's there.

    I have used disc mounting software in the past. It has all been uninstalled now but I'm unsure if whether or not that could be one of the causes of this issue. (Might explain the odd drive letters)
     
    TriggerMulloy, Sep 5, 2015
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  2. JDS63
    jds63 Win User

    These methods here might be your last choice, options 2,3 and 4. I would make sure to make a system restore point manually first before trying any of these especially the registry edit. Seems registry method worked for some toCD/DVD Drive not reading discs o_Other choice be a clean install of windows 10.But if drive is truly bad, only changing it of course will help.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/314060
     
    jds63, Sep 5, 2015
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  3. KIRKTAB
    kirktab Win User
    After pretending this issue didn't exist on my own system, I got cranky & found a solution that worked for me. It involves creating a missing registry key & associated dword. Worked like a charm. (note the solution provided in link is for problem with DVD drive not being recognised on system; I was getting same problem as TriggerMulloy & this fixed it perfectly)
    Check it out at http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop...0/td-p/5172346
     
    kirktab, Nov 7, 2015
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  4. NIKIR
    NikiR Win User

    CD/DVD Drive not reading discs

    Did you ever resolve this???? I have just upgraded to Windows 10 and have the same issue with an external DVD rw, I can hear the disc spinning but nothing plays, used DVD film, cd with jpegs that would normally open photo manager, starter disc for my printer to change settings , none of them open but you can read all the files under documents.... Hope you can help me...
     
    NikiR, Apr 7, 2016
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  5. BRAZIL
    Brazil Win User
    I understand this thread is old but I came across it today and I inserted a dvd to watch and windows media player didn't recognize the disc and the dvd wanted me to install InterActual Player. after installing it I got the error message "Playback failed due to a problem with the video subsystem. Lowering your screen resolution or color depth may fix the problem" Just don't install the program because it has compatibility issues.. Your best option is to download a program called VLC Media Player at Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN once you downloaded and installed it run it when it is complete and go to media open disc and it should recognize the dvd you inserted into the drive and click play and just sit back and relax and enjoy your movie. If this didn't help I don't know what to tell you..
     
    Brazil, Aug 17, 2017
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  6. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    Good information but the problem with responding to months-old posts is that the original poster is no longer following the problem or the problem has been fixed [but not marked as Solved] or the computer has been replaced.
     
    Berton, Aug 17, 2017
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  7. BRAZIL
    Brazil Win User
    I know it's good information to pass along, incade anyone buys any upgrades for windows and keeps the same machine.
     
    Brazil, Apr 5, 2018
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