Windows 10: dvd/cd reader/recorder software missing

missing program software for my dvd/cd player/recorder when i updated to win 10 from win 7 the cyberlink software did not come up, how do i get it back

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dvd/cd reader or burner

long story short, building a comp, need to choose a cd thing.
do burners also read data on discs? also need to know if a burner can would be able to play games.
ps. dont call me stupid for asking this question i always wondered what a burner does. *Eek!

NOTE: what is the point of having a CD/DVD reader and a CD/DVD burner

 

dvd/cd reader or burner

To your last question: Many use two drives to make disc-to-disc copies. You put the source disc into the reader, and the empty disc in the writer. THis way you can copy the data from one disc to the otehr without first moving all the data to your Harddisk and then to the empty disc.

 

Uploading CD's, DVD's and Software

Hi,

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

To understand the issue better, please provide us more information.

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  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
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  Which software are you using to play CD, DVD?
  

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below method.

Method 1.

I would suggest you to run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

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  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the Control Panel.
  
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  Click on Hardware and sound under Troubleshoot computer problems.
  
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  Click on Hardware and devices under Devices.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the Hardware and devices dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

If the issue still persist, try the below method.

Method 2.

I recommend you to un-install/re-install the DVD drive deriver and check.

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  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
  
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  Click on DVD/ CD-ROM drives to expand, right click on the
  device and click on Uninstall.
  
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  Once you are done un-installing the driver restart the computer, it will automatically install the generic driver.
  

If the issue still persist, try updating DVD/ CD-ROM drives
and check.

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  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
  
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  Click on DVD/ CD-ROM drives to expand, right click on the
  device and click on Update.
  

If the above method sis not help to fix the issue, try the below method.

Method 3.

If the issue still persist, I suggest you to go to the DVD/ CD-ROM drives manufacturer website and download the latest updated
DVD/ CD-ROM drives driver and install the same. If the available driver is not for Windows 10 you try install the driver in compatibility mode.

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  Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
  
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  Select Compatibility tab.
  
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  Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
  
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  Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
  

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help you.