Solved Device No Longer Showing up in Windows Media Player


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Why would an external optical drive device burn CDs one time and then the next time it doesn't show up in my Windows Media Player in Windows 11? Also, what can I do to correct this?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Have you tried unplugging and plug back in? One of mine ejects when I eject the disc, seems to cut the power to the drive and replugging resets it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Berton said:
Have you tried unplugging and plug back in? One of mine ejects when I eject the disc, seems to cut the power to the drive and replugging resets it.
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Yes. I always unplug it and plug it back in because it's in the way when I'm not using it. Also, I've tried plugging it in both the front and the back USB ports and even with the small USB-C port in the front. However, it's just not showing up anymore in my Windows Media Player, even though it showed up the first time that I used it and I was able to burn CDs. :unsure:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Also, here is the product in case that would be helpful: Amazon.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Is Folder Options, View tab set to Show empty drives? Mine is set so I can see it on the right panel when clicking This PC but don't get it in the left panel until putting in a disc.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Berton said:
Is Folder Options, View tab set to Show empty drives? Mine is set so I can see it on the right panel when clicking This PC but don't get it in the left panel until putting in a disc.
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Could you elaborate a bit more on that?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
File Explorer, 3 dots on menu bar, Options, Folder Options. View tab.

1735862405282.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Berton said:
File Explorer, 3 dots on menu bar, Options, Folder Options. View tab.

View attachment 120920
Click to expand...
However, under the "Hidden files and folders," the "Don't show hidden files, folder, or drives" is highlighted. So, should I unhighlight that and highlight the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives"?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Well, that didn't do anything. But the thing that I don't understand is how my Window Media Player could be one way one day, and then different the next day. :unsure: Because no one changed it as far as I know.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Also, with my Windows 10 computer, I didn't have worry about all this. My Windows Media Player just functioned the right way.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
On Win11 I'm using Windows Media Player Legacy, shows in Start, Windows Tools. I also use VLC.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
I don't understand why my "Start burn" option doesn't highlight anymore.

wmp.burn.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
Okay. I just noticed from my screen shot where it says, "Connect a burner and restart player." (That's a new one on me.) Therefore, it's working now. Problem solved.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell OptiPlex 7060
    CPU
    Hexa-Core i5-8600T processor 3.2GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0DWPVW A00
    Memory
    32GB of DDR4 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated Intel HD 630 coprocessor
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 [Display adapter] DELL S2230MX [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n XX-05GX1Y-XXXXX-23J-08WM, March 2012)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender Version 4.18.24090.11 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Version 5.2.4.157
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