Windows 10: I can’t change the region on my DVD driver

I have 1 attempt left to change the region on my driver, and I have done so before with no trouble at all. I want to change it from region 1 to region 2, but the error "Unable to update region setting: The drive reports that it requires media of the destination region region 4 so please insert appropriate media and try again" keeps showing.


I have tried everything. Put in a region 2 disc, uninstalled the driver and restarted and all the tips I could find online with people having had the same issue. I just can’t get it to work. I have VLC and I am able to play my DVD’s just fine, but that’s not all I need it for. I just want it to work like it used to.


Can anyone please help?

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Windows 10 will not allow any region changes to the DVD driver

Hi Dig,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if region settings is done correctly.



I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the region settings from region 2 to region 4 ( Australian).

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on Enter Key.

3. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click
Properties.

4. On the DVD Region tab.

5. Under list of regions, scroll down the mouse to search for Australia from the list and click on it.

6. Then region 4 will be listed below, then click on Ok button.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with DVD region settings, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10 will not allow any region changes to the DVD driver

Hi Dig,



Thank you for your reply with the current update on the issue.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• What is the make and model of the computer?

I recommend you to uninstall and reinstall the DVD driver in compatibility mode. After reinstalling, try to change the DVD region and check if it helps.



Step 1: I suggest you to uninstall the DVD/CD driver as provided in the previous post.

Step 2: I recommend you to download the DCD/CD driver from the computer manufacturer's website and then try to install the driver in compatibility mode.

1. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘Properties’'.

2. Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the
computer and check if the issue persists.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with DVD region settings, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 will not allow any region changes to the DVD driver

Hi Dig,



Thank you for your response with the current update on the issue.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• Have you tried to insert DVDs in the DVD drive while making the changes in the DVD Region settings?

I suggest you to follow the methods below to run hardware troubleshooter and also try to update the DVD/CD driver.

Method 1: I suggest you to perform the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type “Troubleshooting” without the quotes and click on
Troubleshooting.

3. Click on View All on the left panel of the screen.

4. Click on Hardware and Devices.

5. Click on Next and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.

If the issue still persist, refer to the below method.



Method 2: I would suggest you to update the latest driver for DVD/ CD driver in the Device Manager and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on Enter Key.

3. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click
Properties.

4. Right click on the driver and click on Update Driver
Software.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with DVD region settings, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.