Can my CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R drive read DVDs?

Unless your drive is a DVD (digital versatile disc) drive or a DVD combo drive, a drive capable of reading multiple disc formats including DVDs, it cannot read DVD discs. Also, realize that although you may have a drive capable of reading CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory), CD-RW (compact disc re-writable), and CD-R (compact disc recordable) discs, it still may be unable to read DVD discs. However, a DVD+R or DVD+RW drive is also capable of reading DVD discs.

If you are still uncertain about your drive's capabilities, sometimes examining the front of the device or the drive's documentation can provide additional information.

Finally, if you still can't detect your drive's capabilities, we recommend you contact your computer manufacturer or your disc drive manufacturer for additional information.