Why is Windows DVD player not working?

Reinstall or Update Driver in Device Manager Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it. You can also use the option to Update Driver Software from within Device Manager.

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How do I reboot my DVD drive?

How to Reset a CD/DVD Drive

Restart your computer. After it starts to back up, push the eject button on the DVD player if it was not working properly.
Find a small opening below the eject button on the outside of the drive.
Clean the laser lens on the DVD drive with the appropriate cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

How do I update my DVD driver windows 7?

How to Update Your CD/DVD Driver

Launch Device Manager. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
Right-Click Your Device. Double-click to expand the DVD/CD-ROM section, then right-click your device.
Update the Driver. Click the Update Driver option.
Install the New Driver.

How do I restore my DVD drive?

In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, click the DVD/CD-ROM icon. Under the DVD/CD-ROM icon, click to select the drive to be reinstalled.

Why is my DVD player not working on my laptop?

If the CD-ROM works in Safe Mode but not in normal Windows, a running program is causing the issue, or the drivers are corrupt. Open Device Manager, highlight and remove the CD-ROM by pressing the delete key. After deleting the CD-ROM, reboot the computer. Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.

How do I get my DVD player on my computer to work?

My DVD Player Won’t Work on My Computer

Open the DVD drive and insert a DVD. Close the drive and allow the computer to recognize the disc and boot up the player.
Open and close the DVD drive several times.
Inspect the DVD.
Re-install the DVD player on the computer by uninstalling first.

How do I reinstall a DVD ROM drive?

How can I get my computer to play a DVD?

Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it does not play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane. Read more Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player.