How do I get my computer to recognize my CD drive?

How do I get my computer to recognize my CD drive?

Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking 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.

When I put a CD in the computer nothing happens?

What’s most likely happened is that the “auto run” feature has been turned off – either on your system or on that specific drive. That means that by definition nothing happens when you insert a disc.

How do I refresh my CD drive?

How to Update Your CD/DVD Driver

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

How do I start a CD that won’t run automatically?

Press Windows Key + R and enter services. Now press Enter or click OK. When Services window opens, locate and double-click the Shell Hardware Detection service. Set the Startup type to Automatic. If the service isn’t running, click the Start button to start it.

How do I access my CD drive on Windows 10?

Start by pushing the drive’s Eject button, a rarely labelled button that lives next to or on the disc drive on the front of your computer. When the drive tray emerges, drop the CD into your CD drive and push the tray back into the drive.

How do I manually run a CD?

How to Run a CD From the Start Menu

  1. Open the CD-ROM drive and place a CD into it. Close the drive door.
  2. Click on the “Start” button or Windows icon on the bottom left-hand corner of the desktop.
  3. Move the mouse over the “My Computer” command.
  4. Things You’ll Need.

How do I fix my CD player not reading?

Unplug the power cord of the CD player from the AC outlet for 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back into the AC outlet. Turn on the CD player and attempt to play the disc. If the issue is still not resolved, remove the disc and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.