To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.

Windows DVD Maker isn't supported on Windows 10. To create DVD-Video or Blu-ray discs compatible with home-theater components, try using an app. Select the Start menu and then choose Microsoft Store .

Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers. Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver. Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers. Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries. Method 6: Create a registry subkey.

See how to install programs on Windows 10 from a CD or DVD, from the internet, or from Microsoft Store.

See how to install programs on Windows 10 from a CD or DVD, from the internet, or from Microsoft Store.

Windows Explorer does not correctly recognize the DVD drive and the DVD disc after you use Windows DVD Maker to create a DVD disc in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 - Microsoft Support.

To create a recovery drive in Windows 11: In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.

Find out how to get a DVD player app, add-on, or plug-in, or whether you can upgrade your edition of Windows to add DVD playback.

On the Windows 10 download page, download the media creation tool by selecting Download now, then run the tool. In the tool, select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO) for another PC > Next.

Insert the system repair disc into your CD or DVD drive. Restart your computer using the computer's power button. If prompted, press any key to start the computer from the system repair disc.