Windows 10: Media Player-C drive

I put a new cd/dvd player in my computer. I have media player and Windows DVD player. When I put a cd in nothing happens. It doesn't show the C drive or what is in it.

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How to change Windows Media Player source from C drive?

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 if it helps.

• 
  Open Windows Media Player.
  
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  Click on File, select manage library
  
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  Select Music.
  
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  Click on Add, there you will be able to add the location i.e. External drive.
  

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

 

Windows Media Player in Windows 10

Hi,

We suggest you to try this method and check for the issue.

Run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter
and check, if the issue persists.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

a. Press “Windows key” on your keyboard.

b. Type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under Settings.

c. Now select Programs in the search option.

d. Under Media Player, select Windows Media Player Settings
to run the troubleshooter.

Hope this helps, let us know the status of the issue.

 

windows media player

Hi Kadir,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community and for your interest in Windows 10.

I can understand, how frustrating it can be, when things don’t work as expected.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

I'd be glad to help you.

Method 1:

Run the Windows Media Player Settings troubleshooter and check, if the issue persists.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

a. Press “Windows key” on your keyboard.

b. Type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under Settings.

c. Now select Programs in the search option.

d. Under Media Player, select Windows Media Player Settings to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2:

Perform System File Check (SFC), and then, check, if this fixes the issue.

Follow these steps, mentioned below:

a. Press “Windows Key

b. Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.

c. On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.

d. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ without quotes and hit enter.

Note: It may ask for windows installation DVD to fix and to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs. Some files saved on your computer might get deleted when fixing corrupted files.

Method 3:

If that doesn’t work, I would suggest you to uninstall then re-install Windows Media Player and then check, if this fixes the issue.

Follow these steps, mentioned below:

a. Press “Windows key”.

b. Type “Turn Windows Features on or off” without quotes in the search box and hit enter.

c. Expand “Media Features” option.

d. Un-check “Media Player”.

e. Restart the computer.

Follow these steps to re-install Windows Media Player:

a. Press “Windows key + W”.

b. Type “Turn Windows Features on or off” without quotes in the search box and hit enter.

c. Expand “Media Features” option.

d. Make a check mark next to “Media Player”.

e. Restart the computer.

Hope this information helps you. Kindly post back with the updated issue for further assistance.



Thank you.