If this happens, your PC won’t recognize DVD drive, or you might experience other issues. This can be a big problem especially if you use optical media frequently, so let’s see how to fix it.

Why can’t I play DVDs on Windows 10?

Here are some of the most common reasons for DVD issues on Windows 10:

Lack of proper software – If the DVD isn’t working in Windows 10 it’s probably due to lack of proper software. However, that can be fixed by using DVD player software. Drivers – CD/DVD driver for Windows 10 isn’t necessary in order to use the device. However, sometimes other drives can come into conflict with your drive. Loose cables – If DVD isn’t detected, it’s possible that it’s not connected properly. Check your cables and make sure that both power and SATA cables are tightly connected.

How can I fix DVD driver issues on Windows 10?

Before we dive deeper into this issue, you can do the following check to rule out any common problems:

Check your cables – Open your PC case and check if all cables are properly connected to your drive. Loose cables are rather common problem, so we advise you to check them.

1. Delete the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers from Device Manager

Users reported that this problem can be easily fixed by uninstalling IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers from Device Manager. If you don’t have ATA Channel available in the Device Manager, be sure to delete SATA controller and restart your computer. When your computer restarts the DVD drive should appear again. Some users are also suggesting to remove your DVD drive from Device Manager, so you might want to try that as well. In addition to deleting devices from Device Manager, some users are also recommending that you update drivers for your DVD drive. To install DVD driver for Windows 10, visit the drive manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers for your device. SPONSORED Update drivers automatically If you don’t want the hassle of updating drivers manually, we strongly suggest to do it automatically by using DriverFix. After several tests, our team concluded that this is the best-automatized solution. Below you can find a quick guide on how to do it: ⇒ Get DriverFix

2. Assign a letter to DVD drive

3. Create new registry keys

Once you make these changes, check if DVD drive is still not showing in Device Manager on Windows 10.

4. Remove corrupted registry entries

After doing that, check if the DVD drive is still not detected in Windows 10. Missing DVD drives in Windows 10 can be a big problem, but you can easily fix it by using one of our solutions. This is a common issue, and many reported that DVD player is not working after upgrade, but hopefully these solutions should help with that. If you have any other suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to take a look.

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