Windows 10: viewing DVDs

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Cannot view DVDs as they run

Hi James,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft forums.

1. What is the make and model of the DVD player\laptop?

2. What is the exact error message you are getting?

You might be facing this issue due to outdated\corrupt DVD drivers.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it fixes the issue.

Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

• Press Windows key + W and type troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the driver

I suggest you to try uninstall the DVD drive drivers check if it works for you.
Follow the steps to uninstall the DVD drive drivers:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Right-click on the DVD drive listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
• Select the option to Delete driver software.
• Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset drivers.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Burning .png photos on Windows 10 to view on a DVD Player and a TV

To address the issue you're experiencing, provide the answers to the following:

• What is the model of the device you're using?
  
• Have you tried using a different CD/DVD-R and got the same result?

In the meantime, we suggest that you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

• Right-click the Windows Start icon, then select Control Panel.
  
• Change the View by drop down option to Large icons found on the upper-right part of the window.
• Locate and click Troubleshooting.
• Select View all found on the left pane.
• Click Hardware and Devices, then follow the next steps provided by the troubleshooter.
  

Let us know the result.

Thank you.

 

windows dvd burner

Hi,

I suggest you to refer to the below methods and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter.

Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter find and fix problems with playing DVDs in Windows Media Player.

Steps:

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
  and select it.
• Click on View all in the left pane.
• Click onWindows Media Player DVD and follow the onscreen instructions.

Also Refer to the section Rip and burn CDs from:
Windows Media Player

Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft help article about:
Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.