A few reported that the DVD drive isn’t detected at all, but we covered that issue in a separate guide. Fixing DVD reading issues is fairly simple, and in this guide, we’re going to show you a couple of methods that you can use if a DVD won’t play on a PC.

Why is my DVD not being read?

If your DVD won’t read on the computer, there are a few reasons for it:

Scratched disc – Optical discs are prone to scratches, and sometimes a single scratch can cause serious problems. Bad DVD drive – It’s possible that your DVD drive is faulty. Be sure to check if the BIOS recognizes it. Even if it’s recognized, your sensor can be damaged, thus making your drive unusable. Driver issues – Driver issues can sometimes cause problems. Removing or updating drivers on Windows 10 can help fix the problem. Configuration issues – It’s possible that your drive isn’t properly configured or there’s an issue in the registry that prevent you from reading DVDs.

What can I do if the DVD won’t be read on computer?

1. Reinstall or update the driver

Your CD/DVD drivers will be installed automatically once your computer reboots. Some users are suggesting to remove ATA Channel drivers. You can do that by following these steps: If the external DVD drive is not reading discs on Windows 10, you may be dealing with a driver issue. In addition, you should consider driver update tools that automatically reinstall or update drivers, so have a try with DriverFix.

2. Change the region

If your laptop won’t read DVD, changing the region might help sometimes.

3. Fix corrupted registry entries

Sometimes, this method may cause CD/DVD recording software to have bugs or not work correctly. In case this happens, try to uninstall and reinstall the affected app, and check with its creator for an updated version. If this method still didn’t work to resolve the Windows doesn’t recognize DVD issue.

4. Create registry subkey

5. Check BIOS settings and chipset drive

These are just a few solutions to help you if you’re experiencing issues with your DVD drive. If Windows Media Player won’t play DVD, try using different DVD player software. If these solutions worked for you, why not check our guide on how to play DVDs on Windows properly? Did we miss any solution? Let us know in the comments section below!

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