Is there anyway easily re - download, or repair windows media player in Windows 7?

I don't want to have to redo my computer everything. My Windows Media Player does not recognize the discs of the DVD player. There must be an easier way. I don't see a link to download the reader on the Web site. Maybe someone knows how? Thank you.

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-Media-Player-cant-find-album-info/bfd15af7-737b-4244-879C-21eddca2b8d1?page=1&msgId=990c72d6-e791-4fb8-9ac9-6f703916a58f

Hello - the wire above contains items that you can try, but before doing so we will just make sure that you are not trying to solve the problem of evil!

Is the problem with the CD and DVD disks? What happened when you insert a disc and open the optical drive in "Computer" - it shows there? Otherwise, the problem is probably with the optical drive itself rather than WMP... It may simply be that the lens needs cleaning - either with a cleaning disc designed for computers (necessary if this is a stand-alone optical drive) or on a laptop, you could take a chance on cleaning the lens - very gently with a soft brush, you can find. Worst case, you may need to buy a new optical drive, but external usb ones are relatively expensive these days.

Best regards, Ric.

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