Do external CD drives work on PC?

Compatibility: All of the external DVD drives we’re recommending work with both PCs and Macs. Connector: A lot of external DVD drives need to be plugged into one (or even two) USB-A ports. If your computer doesn’t have a USB-A port, we’ll recommend a cable that allows you to plug yours into a USB-C port.

Do external DVD drives need drivers?

You do not need to install a device driver for the external USB CD / DVD optical drive because the operating system includes the required drivers. You may need additional software to play DVD movies.

How do I find my CD-ROM driver?

Open System Information. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components. If you see “CD-ROM,” click it once to display the CD-ROM in the left window. Otherwise, click “+” next to “Multimedia” and then click “CD-ROM” to see the CD-ROM information in the left window.

How do I play a CD from an external drive?

The easiest way to play or burn CD/DVD discs is to buy an external optical drive. Most optical drive peripheral devices connect via USB and are plug-and-play. That means you can simply connect the drive and use it the same you would use an internal CD/DVD player.

Which external CD drive is best?

The Best External Optical Drives for DVDs and Blu-rays

• Our pick. Asus ZenDrive U9M. The best USB DVD drive.
• Our pick. LG BP60NB10. Best for Blu-rays.
• Runner-up. LG GP65NB60. A cheap and capable DVD drive.
• Runner-up. Pioneer BDR-XD07B. Faster at DVDs, slower at Blu-ray.

Does external CD drive work with Windows 10?

Although Windows 11 is about to be released, Windows 10 will still be the choice of a large group of users. Except for those devices specifically for Apple users, almost all sellers claim that their external CD/DVD drives are perfectly compatible with Windows 10 OS.

Why is my DVD drive not reading CDs?

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. Verify that there is no disc loaded in the drive.

Why is the DVD drive not recognized?

Reinstall or Update Driver in Device Manager 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. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.

Why my CD is not detected?

If the CD-ROM works in Safe Mode but not in normal Windows, a running program is causing the issue, or the drivers are corrupt. Open Device Manager, highlight and remove the CD-ROM by pressing the delete key. After deleting the CD-ROM, reboot the computer. Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.

When I put a CD in my computer nothing happens Windows 10?

This probably occurs because Windows 10 disables autoplay by default. Hold down the Windows + R keys to open the Run window. Select Browse and navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually your D drive).

Why do laptops not have CD drives anymore?

Size is of course the most obvious reason that they’ve essentially disappeared. A CD/DVD drive takes up a lot of physical space. The disc alone requires at least 12cm x 12cm or 4.7″ x 4.7″ of physical space. As laptops are made to be portable devices, space is extremely valuable real estate.

Why do laptops not have disc drives anymore?

So, the first major reason new PCs don’t use the DVD is straightforward. They’re too big for the modern, slimmer design of computers. Nowadays, most people favor laptops because of their functionality and portability. Therefore, they need to be relatively lightweight and smaller in size.