DVDs not read properly when inserted

karateman48

New Member
I have an issue with the DVD player in my Dell Inspiron. I am digitizing my DVD collection. When I insert a DVD to rip it with the software I have the DVD drive spins up and reads the disc. The software shows the correct title of the disk, so does windows file explorer. I can rip the disc and maybe three or four others. Then when I insert another disc at some point. Both File explorer and the ripping software do not recognize the newly inserted disc for what it is.

Example. I rip three movies. Then I rip The Meg. I eject the Meg and insert The Deer Hunter. The software and Windows file explorer still show that The Meg is inserted in the disc drive. and I can't rip The Deer Hunter. The software gives me an error saying the right disc isn't inserted. The video player I use (5k play9er) will read the disc, show that it's The Meg, but still play the disc with no issue.

The drive still spins up and functions normally, I can hear to running as if it's reading the newly inserted DVD.

I'm at a loss for what's going on. I'm running windows 10 home, it's up to date, I checked the drivers, they are up to date, and I did a total reinstall of the ripping software. the problem still persists.

Anyone have any ideas? any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

johnb35

Administrator
Staff member
My guess its the autoplay feature not working correctly? How old is your dvd rom?
 

karateman48

New Member
My guess its the autoplay feature not working correctly? How old is your dvd rom?
I have the autoplay feature turned on. Its original with the computer, I think it's maybe 7-8 years old. But now that you mention it, when I pop in a new disk, it doesn't automatically play.
 
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