If your CD or DVD drive is not working in Windows 10, try the following solutions.

Solution 1: Verify that the drive is recognized by Windows

Before you try anything else, make sure that the drive is recognized by Windows. To do this, press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager.

If the drive is not listed, it might be malfunctioning or not properly connected. If the drive is listed, but not working, continue to the next solution.

Solution 2: Uninstall and reinstall the drive

If the drive is listed in Device Manager but not working, you might be …