Why do some DVDs not play on my computer?

When your disc is corrupted or inserted improperly, your DVD drive won’t read the disc at all. Whatever the case, this leads to DVD playback failure on computers. Some CD DVD drives can read both DVD+R and DVD-R discs. However, some CD/DVD-ROM drives can only read one of them.

How can I get my computer to play a DVD?

Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it does not play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane. Read more Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player.

Why doesn’t Windows Media Player recognize my DVD?

First, make sure that the computer’s optical drive is capable of reading DVD media. If you see an error from Windows Media Player that says “compatible DVD decoder not installed,” this means that a plugin (called an mpeg-2 decoder) needed to play DVDs is not installed. The Windows Media Player plugin is sold for a fee.

What to do if DVD is not reading?

Remove the disc from the DVD player. Use a lint-free cloth and some denatured alcohol or water to clean the disc and remove any dust or smudges that may prevent the player from reading it properly. Reinsert the disc into the player and press “Play” to see if cleaning the disc fixes the “NO DISC” error.

What to do when DVD player won’t read disc?

Use a soft cloth to clean the disc ; the disc may have fingerprints or smudges. Examine the disc for any cracks or scratches that might be interfering with playback. Make sure the disc playback is not restricted by parental control options. Make sure the DVD disc is compatible with the player.

Why is my DVD not playing on VLC?

Thus, uninstalling the older and reinstalling the latest version can help fix the issue of VLC not playing DVD. To check for the latest updates, open VLC > Tap “Help” from the Menu bar and then select “Check for Updates.” Setting preferences at times also helps in playing the DVDs.

Why can’t I get my DVD player to work?

DVD player not working might be a sign that the disc tray, tray motor or laser is worn out. To fix any of the DVD hardware, you need to open the housing and check the inside with special tools. If you don’t know how to fix them, send the DVD player to the repair store nearby and replace the disc drive if necessary.

Why is my DVD player not playing on my PC?

1.The damaged disc, the region code of DVD and other similar problem on DVD itself. 2. If your PC lacks necessary DVD codec for Windows Media Player, you cannot play DVD on Windows Media Player, as well. 3.

Can a double layer DVD drive read a DL disc?

For example a dual-layer (DL) DVD format can store up to 8.5GB* of data on double-layer DVD+R media, about twice that of single-layer DVD+R media. Only a DL drive is capable of writing to DL discs.

What happens when I insert a DVD into a DVD drive?

– When I insert a DVD disk, if my DVD drive plays it, it plays it every time. But if my dvd drive doesn’t play a dvd, then it never plays it. So, there is a consistency in playing which dvd disk to play or not. When a DVD disk doesn’t play, my DVD drive rolls the disk a few time and then, the DVD drive pretends as if there is no disk in the drive.

What’s the problem with my new DVD drive?

So, in order to solve the problem, I purchased a new, original DVD drive from Dell (the same dvd drive model, which is Panasonic Matshita DVD+-RW UJ8E2). Today I started to use my new DVD drive, but it also has the exact same problem as my old DVD drive, i.e. it also doesn’t play some DVDs.