How to get computer to recognize external DVD drive?
Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.
How do I install an external DVD drive?
How to install the external DVD drive and driver.
- Turn on the notebook computer.
- Remove the PC card from the bottom of the DVD-ROM drive.
- Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DVD-ROM drive and an AC outlet.
- Insert the PC card into the PC card slot on the notebook computer with the SONY logo side facing up.
Does ASUS External Slim DVD RW play DVDs?
A: Yes, this device will work with Windows XP. A: Yes, this drive supports reading and writing for DVDs.
What is an external ODD device?
Optical Disc Drive (ODD) An optical disc drive (ODD) in a computer system allows you to use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie. Most drives also allow you to write data to a disc, so you can create your own music CDs, video DVDs or even create of back-up copy of your important data files.
How do I fix my DVD RW drive not reading?
Verify the drive status in Device Manager If the optical drive cannot read the files stored on any CD/DVD discs, you need to confirm that the drive is listed in Device Manager. Confirm the drive is listed in Device Manager, and then reinstall the device driver to resolve any error states.
How do I open my Asus external DVD drive?
Click on the Windows Start button (left side of Taskbar) and then type My Computer in the Search box, click on the This PC app option that appears. Then right click on the DVD drive icon that appears in the Devices and Drives section and click on Eject option and see the the DVD tray comes out.