Can I use another computer as an external CD drive?
Can I use another computer as an external CD drive?
If you still use an occasional CD or DVD, you don’t have to buy an external optical drive – you can share another computer’s optical drive over the network. The two computers must be on the same local network to share an optical drive.
How do I get my computer to recognize my CD drive?
Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.
How do I get my external CD drive to work?
Insert one end of the USB cable into the external CD drive. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer’s USB port. Allow the computer to install the drivers for your external CD drive. Usually the computer will recognize the external drive and automatically install the drivers for the device.
How do I reset my external CD drive?
Get Your CD Drive Working With a System Restore
- At the Start menu search for Control Panel.
- Click System and Security.
- Click Security and Maintenance.
- Click Recovery.
- Click Open System Restore.
- Click Next.
- Select a System Restore point, click Next and follow the prompts.
Can I connect a CD player to my laptop?
Answer: Modern computers, especially laptops, rarely come with an optical drive, such as a CD or DVD player. Most optical drive peripheral devices connect via USB and are plug-and-play. That means you can simply connect the drive and use it the same you would use an internal CD/DVD player.
Why is my CD player not reading discs?
Unplug the power cord of the CD player from the AC outlet for 30 seconds. Turn on the CD player and attempt to play the disc. If the issue is still not resolved, remove the disc and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Let the CD player remain without power for 1 hour in case of condensation.