Windows 10 doesn't recognize DVD drive - so go ahead
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If your PC does not recognize your DVD drive under Windows 10, this may be due to both the drive and Windows 10 itself. We'll show you how to make the drive visible and usable again.
Windows 10: DVD drive is not recognized
- Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens.
- Enter "devmgmt.msc" here and confirm with "OK". Then the device manager starts.
- Click on the "Action" category above and select the "Search for changed hardware" option.
- The "Show hidden devices" option must also be activated under the "View" menu item.
- Now open the category "DVD / CD-ROM drives" and select the correct DVD drive.
- Right-click on it and select the "Update Driver Software" option.
- If the update is unsuccessful, you can alternatively use the "Uninstall" and then "Install" options.
Make the DVD drive visible in Windows 10
- Registry: If it is an ATAPI drive and not a SATA drive, start the command prompt as an administrator. Then enter the following command, confirm with the Enter key and restart Windows: reg.exe add "HKLM \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ atapi \ Controller0" / f / v EnumDevice1 / t REG_DWORD / d 0x00000001
- Hardware: Restart your computer and then open the BIOS under Windows 10. Check here whether the hard disk is recognized in the BIOS. If this is not the case, unscrew the computer and check the connection between the mainboard and hard disk. However, proceed carefully and contact a specialist if necessary.
In an emergency: repair and replacement device
If your drive is still not recognized, you should send the device in and have it repaired. However, the repair is rarely worthwhile, especially with older, permanently installed drives in laptops.
- Therefore, in such cases, you should think about a new notebook for Windows 10. Strong models with an integrated drive are already available for little money, as our best list shows.
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In the next practical tip we will show you how you can restore Windows 10 without a CD and thus also solve the problem. If you need individual help for recognizing the drive, please contact the experts in the CHIP forum.