This article describes a problem with CD or DVD drives not work, or is missing, or not recognized after installing or uninstalling programs.

Oct 14, 2025 · To manually troubleshoot or upgrade your installation of Windows Media Player, try the following: Select Start button, enter features in the search, and then select Turn …

Learn about how to use your the Windows DVD Player app with Narrator, a built in screen reader that reads text on your screen aloud and describes events.

Learn how to rip (copy) and burn (create) CDs and data DVDs using Windows Media Player.

Insert the disc into your PC or external CD-DVD drive, and then follow the instructions on your screen. You might be asked for an admin password. If install doesn't start automatically, check …

Discusses the cause and resolution of error 80040265 in Windows Media Player. This error is caused by an unsupported file format or codec or by corrupted Windows Media Player files.

Nov 12, 2015 · Describes the free Windows DVD Player app that is available if you upgrade from an entitled version of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.

You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common sound playback problems, or a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common CD or DVD drive problems.

Nov 12, 2015 · This update fixes functional and usability problems that you may experience when you use the Windows DVD Player in Windows 10 or Windows 10 version 1511. How to get this …

To work around this problem, exit Windows Media Player before you insert the disc. Or, if the audio device is not enabled, use the Sound item in Control Panel to enable the audio device.