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Fix DVD Autorun: 5 Ways to Get DVDs to Play Automatically
Tested and trusted fixes to get the autorun feature working again
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The DVD Autorun is the menu that pops up when you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive of your machine. It asks you how to handle the disk and remembers your selection for future reference.
However, some users are complaining that the DVDAutorun feature is not working. This guide will show you the seamless methods to fix the feature and get back to playing your DVDs automatically.
Why is my DVD Autorun not working?
There are several reasons your DVD Autorun feature is not working. Listed below are some of the popular causes of the problem:
How can I fix the DVD Autorun?
Before applying the fixes in this guide:
If this does not work, you can now proceed to the solutions below.
1. Enable AutoPlay
Sometimes, the simplest fix might be the one to fix the DVD Autorun issue. The problem might be that you have not enabled the feature. This you can do by following the steps above.
2. Check AutoPlay settings in Control Panel
Another option to fix the DVD Autorun issue is to enable it from the Control Panel. This gives you more options and offers more specificity than the Settings app.
3. Update your PC
4. Change Group Policy settings
If the autoplay feature is disabled in the Group Policy, you might not be able to use it. The easy way to fix the DVD Autorun feature here is to follow the steps above to enable it again.
5. Start Shell Hardware Detection service
To fix issues with the DVD Autorun feature, you need to ensure the Shell Hardware Detection service is running. This is because the service is one of the components that enable the feature to work properly in the first place.
Issues with the DVD Autorun feature can be somewhat annoying, but we hope you managed to fix them using one of our solutions.
If you want to know the easy ways tomanage your autoplay settings on Windows 10, check our detailed guide for the steps you need to follow.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
