So, in this article, we have listed all the possible solutions to fix this problem.

What can I do if Windows 10 Media Player won’t recognize CD?

1. Fix corrupted registry entries

This problem may be caused by some corrupt registry entries. To use Registry Editor to delete the corrupted Registry entries, follow the steps above. Backup your registry before starting the procedure above to make sure that your system will not be affected. You should also know that after deleting the registry key, some CD or DVD recording software can start malfunctioning so, you might need to uninstall and reinstall them.

2. Use a different CD burning software

Another alternative, for CD veterans, is to use some different burning software to burn the disc. In this case, we strongly suggest that you try out Ashampoo Burning Studio. It is a simple to use tool to copy CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs, modify existing discs or create your own video discs. Despite the multitude of multimedia features, the tool is quite intuitive to use, since everything can be done with just a few clicks. So, no particular multimedia software knowledge is necessary. Ashampoo Burning Studio is compatible with Windows 7, 8, or 10, so you really have no compatibility excuse not to try it out. Besides, it also has a freeware version, with fewer features, the CD burning one is included. SPONSORED

3. Change AutoPlay settings

The AutoPlay settings can be the culprit for this problem so changing them can solve it right away. Check the steps above to get it done quickly.

4. Run the troubleshooter for Media Player

If Control Panel not opening, here is a great guide that will help you get it up and running again.

5. Update the optical drive driver

Alternatively, you can use third-party tools to automatically update all outdated drivers on your system with just a couple of clicks. ⇒ Get Driverfix

6. Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI driver

Usually, you don’t need to update IDE/ATAPI drivers manually as it is handled by the OS automatically. However, you can try reinstalling the driver if you suspect that this causes the system to not recognize CDs.

7. Check your CD / Optical Drive

If you have an internal or external optical drive, it is possible that your CD drive is at fault here. Now, this is the last way to resolve this problem, but if nothing works, you might want to consider the hardware failure as the cause. For an external CD drive, try connecting to another PC. If it doesn’t work, you may have to send it for repair. These are some solutions that you can try if Windows Media Player doesn’t recognize a blank CD. If any of these solutions worked for you, let us know in the comment section below.

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