Why does my DVD drive not read discs?

Why does my DVD drive not read discs?

A dirty or scratched disc surface is the most common reason for a CD/DVD issue when inserted into a computer. Check the disc for damage and confirm that the disc is compatible with your computer. Clean the disc and check for damage: Clean any dust or smudges from the disc with filtered water and a lint free cloth.

Why is my DVD not bootable?

The most common cause of this error is that the BIOS is not configured correctly. You need to set the CD/DVD drive as the first priority. Press the required key during startup to enter BIOS. The key could be F2, F10, F12, etc.

How do I set my computer to boot from DVD?

From within Windows, press and hold the Shift key and click the “Restart” option in the Start menu or on the sign-in screen. Your PC will restart into the boot options menu. Select the “Use a device” option on this screen and you can choose a device you want to boot from, such as a USB drive, DVD, or network boot.

How do I make a bootable DVD installer?

To create a bootable DVD, open Burnaware and click on Burn ISO. Click Browse and locate your Windows ISO file. Insert a DVD and click Burn. Alternatively, you can use Window’s native ISO burner.

Why is my DVD drive not reading disc?

Reach the “Control Panel”. Most Windows users might not be familiar with how to access the “Control Panel”.

  • Call out the Windows native DVD drive troubleshooter. Once the Control panel interface is illustrated,apply the searching function again in the search box next to the folder
  • Get to the “Hardware and Device” option.
  • Why does Windows 10 not recognize DVD drive?

    Table of Contents:

  • Symptom.
  • Troubleshooting Steps.
  • Verify if the drive is recognized in BIOS/System Setup.
  • Run the Dell PC Diagnostics on the Optical Drive (CD,DVD or Blu-Ray drive) The optical drive diagnostic may require you to have certain types of optical media available,such
  • Why is my DVD not reading?

    Make sure that the disc has been inserted properly into the player.

  • Make sure that the DVD player is connected properly to the TV .
  • Check that the TV where the DVD player is connected to is set to the right input.
  • Use a soft cloth to clean the disc ; the disc may have fingerprints or smudges.
  • Why is my Disk not reading?

    Why Your DVD Player Doesn’t Read a Disc. The possible reasons are : The DVD doesn’t sit properly on the disc tray; The DVD is dirty or damaged (see below for a fix) The DVD disc format is not compatible with the DVD player. This happens when a burned DVD is used. Some older DVD players accept only DVD+R or DVD-R only.