Windows 10 DVD ROM Problem

It sounds like you are experiencing issues with your DVD-ROM drives on Windows 10 Pro 21H1 machines. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to try and resolve this problem: 1. Check Device Manager: - Open Device Manager by pressing Win + X, then select Device Manager. - Expand the section for DVD/CD-ROM drives and right-click on your drive. Choose "Update driver" to see if Windows finds a better driver. 2. Roll Back Drivers: - In Device Manager, you can also try rolling back the driver. Right-click the drive, choose Properties, go to the Driver tab, and select "Roll Back Driver" if available. 3. Uninstall the Drive: - In Device Manager, try uninstalling the DVD-ROM drive, then restart your computer. This will prompt Windows to reinstall the driver. 4. Check DVD Region Settings: - Some DVD drives are region-specific. Make sure the region setting of your drive matches the region of the DVD you are trying to read. 5. Optical Drive Powersettings: - It's possible that a recent update might have changed powersettings. Go to Device Manager, find your DVD drive, and check if there's an option to "Allow this device to turn off to save power" under the Power Management tab. Disable this setting. 6. Check Autorun Settings: - Ensure that the autorun feature for DVDs is enabled. Right-click your DVD drive in File Explorer, go to Properties, and check the Autoplay settings under the Hardware tab. 7. Check the Event Viewer: - Open Event Viewer (Win + X, then select Event Viewer) and check for any errors related to the DVD drive, which may provide more information about the issue. 8. Try a Different DVD: - Test with different DVDs to see if the issue is specific to certain discs or a general problem with the drive. By following these steps, you can troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the issue with your DVD-ROM drives not reading DVD-ROM discs on your Windows 10 systems.