How do I use an external DVD drive on my HP laptop?

How do I use an external DVD drive on my HP laptop?

Plug the USB cable into one of the USB ports on the notebook. For instructions on installing and using your external drive, see the documentation that came with the USB CD/DVD drive. After installing the drive, insert the software disc into the drive and proceed with the software installation.

What is USB external Dvdrw drive?

The HP USB External DVD Drive is compact, sleek, and fast. Enjoy the convenience of portable storage that is Windows compatible, with USB connectivity, and double-layer recording. For your on-the-go computing world, convenient media back-up and storage in a plug and play compact accessory.

How do I use an external DVD drive in Windows 10?

Follow the steps given below:

1. Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
2. Type devmgmt. msc and press enter to open device manager.
3. Expand DVD/CD-Rom drives and check if the external DVD drive is listed.
4. If so, right click on it and uninstall it.
5. Restart the computer.

Why won’t my DVD player work on my HP laptop?

Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager. Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager, and then reinstall the drive in Device Manager to determine if Windows is able to recognize the drive. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category.

Why can’t I play a DVD on my HP laptop?

Blu-ray or DVD movie discs do not play: Make sure the drive supports the disc type. If supported, install compatible movie playback software. Go to DVD playback options for Windows (in English) for more information. Discs burned on a different computer do not play: Burn the disc again using another brand of blank disc.

Will a USB DVD player work on a TV?

Since your TV won’t have drivers to use the USB port for a DVD drive you can’t use it with your TV.

Why won’t my external DVD player work on my laptop?

Reinstall or Update Driver in 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. You can also use the option to Update Driver Software from within Device Manager.

Why doesn’t my computer recognize my CD?

You might need to uninstall your disc recording software, restart the computer, reinstall the CD/DVD writing software, and then restart the computer again if the software no longer recognizes the drive. See Software for burning discs does not recognize the drive.

How do I fix my DVD RW drive not working?

Does Windows 10 support external DVD?

Windows 10 does not include native DVD Playback, neither does it support Blu-ray media. If you want to do this inWindows 10, you need to install compatible software that supports your optical drive. Microsoft provides a universal DVD playback app for purchase from the Windows Store.