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Where is CD on PC?

Microsoft Windows users
Open System Information. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components. If you see "CD-ROM," click it once to display the CD-ROM in the left window.
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How do I open the CD slot on my computer?

Use the following steps:
  1. Close any applications using the drive and then shut down the PC.
  2. Find the pinhole on the drive door.
  3. Bend part of the paperclip to a point. Insert the paperclip slowly until there is resistance, then gently push until the drive door is opened.
  4. Pull the drive tray out and remove the disk.
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Why is CD not showing up on PC?

Reinstall or Update Driver in Device Manager

Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it. You can also use the option to Update Driver Software from within Device Manager.
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How do I find my CD drive on Windows?

Check to see if you have a CD or DVD drive on your computer.
  1. Go to Start Menu > right-click Computer > Manage.
  2. Click Device Manager. This brings up a list of all devices currently installed in your computer.
  3. Double click on the device-name under DVD/CD-ROM drives.
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What drive is CD on computer?

Optical Disc Drive (ODD) An optical disc drive (ODD) in a computer system allows you to use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie. Most drives also allow you to write data to a disc, so you can create your own music CDs, video DVDs or even create of back-up copy of your important data files.
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Does all PC have CD drive?

Nearly all modern PCs lack disk drives.
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How do I open a CD drive in Windows 10?

The Eject key is usually located near the volume controls and is marked by a triangle pointing up with a line underneath. In Windows, search for and open File Explorer. In the Computer window, select the icon for the disc drive that is stuck, right-click the icon, and then click Eject. The disc tray should open.
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What key opens CD?

Press the eject button.

Some PCs have eject keys on the keyboard, usually near volume controls. Look for key with an upward-pointing triangle with a horizontal line underneath. If your CD/DVD-ROM drive has a long horizontal plastic bar on the front, press firmly on the right side of the bar to eject the tray.
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How do I force a CD to open?

How to Open a Jammed CD/DVD Drive
  1. Step 1: The Paper Clip. Straighten out one leg of the paper clip.
  2. Step 2: The Small Hole. Find the small hole on your CD drive, it is usually near the button.
  3. Step 3: Stick the Clip Into the Hole. Stick the clip into the hole and gently push until the door opens.
  4. Step 4: Finish. ...
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How do I insert a CD into my HP computer?

The tray is 'indented' so that the disc sits in it. Which side of the disc is uppermost is important. The side that has writing on it should be facing up. If you have a computer with a slot drive, you should first position the disc so that the written side is facing you and then push it in gently.
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How do I open the CD drive on my Dell desktop?

Open your computer to the start screen and simultaneously hold the "Windows" key and the "E_"_ on your keyboard to open the disc drive. This keyboard shortcut sends an eject-disc signal to the drive. If nothing happens, open the "Control Panel" and right-click on "CD/DVD Drive." Click "Eject" to open the disc tray.
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How do I insert a CD into my HP desktop Windows 10?

Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard and select This PC from the left side panel of the window. Right click on DVD Drive drive located under Device and drives and select Eject option. Check if the drive slot to insert the CD will open.
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Does Windows 10 have CD drive?

Windows 10 does not have a DVD & CD player by the defaults. I suggest using a third-parted player to do this job, my favorite is VLC player, it's an open-source and free player which supports various type of media.
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Where is the CD drive on a Dell all in one?

A: This system does not have a CD/DVD drive. There are 4 USB ports and one Ethernet port available on this system.
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Why wont my CD drawer open?

CD stuck in the drive

Look for the small manual eject hole (not the headphone jack) on the front of the drive. Unwind a paper clip and place one end of the paper clip into the hole to eject the CD-ROM tray. You may need to apply some pressure to activate the manual tray ejection.
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Why wont my CD tray open?

If your drive is external, unplug and plug back in both the data cable and the power cable. Check internally that the power and data cables are firmly connected. Restart your computer and try again. Replace the drive.
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How do you eject a stuck CD?

Turn your ignition to the accessory power position and then press and hold down the EJECT button. After approximately two minutes, release the EJECT button and immediately press the EJECT button once more to see if the disc ejects.
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Do Dell computers have CD drives?

The optical drive on your Dell system can allow you to watch DVDs, play video games, and back up your data and images by burning them to CD, DVD or Blu-ray™ discs.
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How do you open the CD drive on a Dell Inspiron 15?

There is no button to push. The computer is a dell inspiron 15 3000.
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How to eject a disc from CD/DVD drive - Dell Inspiron 15 3000
  1. Press Windows Key + E.
  2. Click on This PC.
  3. Right click on the CD/DVD drive that contains the disc and click on Eject.
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Do I need a CD key for Windows 10?

You'll need to use a valid product key to activate Windows 10 on a device that has never had an activated copy of Windows 10 on it. You'll also need to use a valid product key if you're installing an edition of Windows 10 that wasn't previously activated on the device.
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How to get Windows 10 without CD drive?

How do I reinstall Windows without a disk?
  1. Go to "Start" > "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Recovery".
  2. Under "Reset this PC option", tap "Get Started".
  3. Choose "Remove everything" and then choose to "Remove files and clean the drive".
  4. Finally, click "Reset" to begin reinstalling Windows 10.
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How do I install a CD without a disk drive?

Copy the CD files to a USB flash drive
  1. Insert the CD into any computer that has a CD/DVD-ROM drive.
  2. Cancel the installation if it starts.
  3. Open a File Explorer window. ...
  4. Right-click the CD/DVD ROM drive and choose Open or Explore. ...
  5. Press CTRL+A on your keyboard to select all.
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