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Discus and support Windows 10 not recognizing discs in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My PC has a built-in disc drive, but Windows 10 will not recognize when I put a disc in. This means that no window will pop up for me. This also means... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by PhilomenaPoirier, Nov 26, 2020.

  1. PHILOMENAPOIRIER
    PhilomenaPoirier Win User

    Windows 10 not recognizing discs


    My PC has a built-in disc drive, but Windows 10 will not recognize when I put a disc in. This means that no window will pop up for me. This also means that Windows Media Player will not recognize a burner if I'm trying to burn a CD. It's like the disc drive doesn't do anything. I've tried several different fixes but none of them worked for me. What do I do to get my computer to recognize discs?

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    PhilomenaPoirier, Nov 26, 2020
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  2. CWEISS2
    Cweiss2 Win User

    Windows 10 does not recognize Disc Drive


    After installing Windows 10 (I had 7 before), my computer does not recognize the D: Drive at all.

    I have a Lenovo H410 Desktop (Lenovo Windows 7PC).

    My scans show that all my drivers are updated, but there does not seem to be a driver for the disc drive.

    Is that what I am missing? If so, could someone suggest where I obtain it? I have tried the Lennovo website, but am having some trouble getting to the drivers.

    Thank you.
     
    Cweiss2, Nov 26, 2020
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  3. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User
    Disc for windows 7 to run on windows 10

    Hi Jane,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to read the Windows 7 disc and check if it helps.

    • Insert Windows 7 disc.
    • Press “Windows+E” which will open file explorer.
    • There you will find the Windows 7 disc.
    • Open the disc and copy the files anywhere on your computer, so that you can access the information from the disc.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 26, 2020
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 not recognizing discs

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 26, 2020
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