Due to the unauthorized DVD copy, DVD copy protection, DRM, region code, etc. Unnecessary system resource occupationĪn easy to overlook fact that system resources might be occupied by unnecessary programs or connected devices which will also jeopardize your DVD playback on a laptop - shut them down/cut them off.ġ0.
How to do eject in external dvd player for laptop software#
Make sure that your DVD drive and player software have the latest updates.ĩ. Haven’t updated video player software for a long time Turn off the computer > Press the power button and then immediately press the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu opens > Press F2 to open the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI > Click Component Tests > Optical Drive > Run all the available tests > Have a working CD or DVD available to complete the tests > Follow any instructions to resolve any issues foundĨ. Search and open Control Panel > Click Hardware and Sound, select AutoPlay > Use AutoPlay for all media and devices setting > select Ask me every time > Next to each DVD, Blu-ray, and CD type > Save Laptop won’t automatically start disks when loaded Search and open Device Manager > Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives > Right-click the drive name, select Uninstall device or Uninstall > Restart your computerĦ. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, follow the instructions to resolve any issues found Communication problem between drive and system
Use a lower (4x) burning speed, and finalize your disc.Ĥ.
Lightly dampened a cotton swab with warm water or rubbing alcohol, use it to clean the DVD drive.īurn the disc again with a blank disc of another brand. Try using DVD data recovery software if cleaning doesn’t work.
Try cleaning your DVD with mild soap/baking soda toothpaste, warm water and lint free cloth to clean your DVD. The root-cause varies that you can’t play DVDs on HP laptop, here are some possible ones and their corresponding troubleshooting.