How do I find my DVD-ROM model?

Right-click on your CD/DVD Recorder and select Properties. The Properties window will appear. Go to the Hardware tab to view installed drives on your machine. Locate the CD/DVD recorder and take note of the model number.

How do I reinstall my DVD-ROM drive?

In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, click the DVD/CD-ROM icon. Under the DVD/CD-ROM icon, click to select the drive to be reinstalled.

What does a DVD-ROM drive do?

A DVD-ROM permanently stores data files which cannot be changed, written over or erased. A personal computer (PC) with a DVD-ROM or a DVD-RAM drive is designed to read a DVD-ROM disc. Generally a DVD-ROM disc is not equipped to be used with a DVD drive connected to a home theater system or television.

How do I troubleshoot my DVD drive?

Troubleshooting Optical Drives

Check for scratches on the disc data surface.
Check the drive for dust and dirt; use a cleaning disc.
Make sure the drive shows up as a working device in System Properties.
Try a disc that you know works.
Restart the computer (the magic cure-all).

What is the difference between a DVD and a DVD-ROM?

DVD-Video: A video format for displaying full-length digital movies. DVD-ROM: A type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. burn: Slang term meaning to write data to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

How do I play a DVD-ROM?

To play a CD or DVD Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn’t 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.

How do I find my DVD-ROM model?