Windows 10: Windows Media Player doesn't recognize external DVD drive

Discus and support Windows Media Player doesn't recognize external DVD drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; How do I add an external disc drive to the WMP's recognized devices so that I can use it? The internal drive is failing so I do not want to use it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ClaytonWebster II, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM.

  1. Windows Media Player doesn't recognize external DVD drive


    How do I add an external disc drive to the WMP's recognized devices so that I can use it? The internal drive is failing so I do not want to use it anymore.Only the internal D: drive, display and speakers are listed as devices. There is no option for adding another device under the options\devices tab. Autoplay recognized the external device, and I can get the external drive to play tracks using other media players, but I want the device to work with WMP.Where do I go and what steps do I need to take to add this external device to the devices recognized by WMP so that I can use the external d

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    ClaytonWebster II, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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  2. Karla Alm Win User

    How to get Windows DVD Player to recognize my external DVD drive using Windows 10

    Hello Bill,

    We would like to know more about your concern. Kindly clarify the following:

    • What is your OS build and version?
    • Did you make any changes before you experience this?
    • Are you getting any error messages when trying to access your external drive using Windows DVD Player?

    For the meantime, you can refer to this link to help you in troubleshooting
    the issue. Listed on the link are steps to be able to make your external drive recognizable.

    We will wait for your response regarding our probing questions and if the provided link worked.
     
  3. Windows Media Player and Windows TV & Movies won't recognize external cd player

    I just connected an external DVD-RW drive to my Windows 10 Lenovo T570. The T570 recognizes the drive and the DVD movie therein but Windows Media Player says the DVD is empty, no files. So, how do I get WMP to
    recognize the DVD drive and play the movie?
     
  4. David Haz Win User

    Windows Media Player doesn't recognize external DVD drive

    Windows Media Player doesnt recognize there is a DVD in the player, and wont play it. Windows 10.

    Hello,

    May we know if there are any error messages that appear when you attempt to play the DVD in Windows Media Player?

    As a first troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter
    and see if it fixes the issue. Here's how to run the troubleshooter:

    • Press the Start button, then type troubleshooting.
    • Click Troubleshooting.
    • Click View all.
    • Click Windows Media Player DVD.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to ask us.

    Regards.
     
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