Windows Media Player doesn't recognize DVD

Windows Media Player will recognize is more DVD - it opens with a black screen and then stops. However, it will play CDs and videos from internet and attached to e-mail. It will also burn videos to DVD. All the drivers are up to date. What is the solution?

Hi tomkucharski,

-What version of Windows Media Player is installed on your computer?

-What software changes you did on the computer before the show?

-The problem occurs with every DVD or a specific DVD?

Follow these steps:

Method 1:

Run automated troubleshooting who diagnose and fix problems with your CD or DVD drive when trying to read or burn media automatically.

See your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

Method 2:

 

You should maybe download and install plug-ins for Windows Media Player (WMP).

See the Plug-ins for Windows Media Player.

Read CDs and DVDs

See also:

File Readme for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP

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