Solved! My lg disk drive wont play dvds

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student125

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My acer does not have a disk drive so I had to buy an optical one. I use the LG super multi drive. It worked fine installing software on my computer but every time i put in a dvd or blu ray disk it doesnt play. i have downloaded other media players from the windows store but every time i try to play something it says that there is nothing there.
 
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Try downloading and installing VLC media player if you haven't already:

https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Also, FWIW, that drive will not play or record Blu-ray discs.

With the drive connected, in Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category. Does a name or a model # for the drive appear?

Also, check for a firmware update at the website:

http://www.lg.com/us/support-product/lg-SP60NB50


I think you mean an external optical drive. All DVD/CD drives are optical. :D

What is the exact model # of the drive you are referring to?

Wonder if it's a driver issue.

 
Try downloading and installing VLC media player if you haven't already:

https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Also, FWIW, that drive will not play or record Blu-ray discs.

With the drive connected, in Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the category. Does a name or a model # for the drive appear?

Also, check for a firmware update at the website:

http://www.lg.com/us/support-product/lg-SP60NB50
 
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