How do I fix no CD-ROM drive found?

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Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking 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.

How do I find my CD drive on Windows 7?

Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type control in the Run dialog box, then press Enter. In the Search box in Control Panel, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under the Hardware and Sound item, click Configure a device.

How do I reinstall my CD-ROM driver Windows 7?

In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, click the DVD/CD-ROM icon. Under the DVD/CD-ROM icon, click to select the drive to be reinstalled.

Why is my DVD ROM not being detected?

You might need to uninstall your disc recording software, restart the computer, reinstall the CD/DVD writing software, and then restart the computer again if the software no longer recognizes the drive. See Software for burning discs does not recognize the drive.

How do I add DVD drive to Device Manager?

Try this – Control Panel – Device Manager – CD/DVD – double click the device – Driver’s Tab -click Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) – then RIGHT CLICK the drive – UNINSTALL – REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if drive is not shown continue below.

How do I install a CD-ROM on my computer?

How to Install a CD/DVD Drive in a PC

Power down the PC completely.
Open the computer to install the CD or DVD drive.
Remove the drive slot cover.
Set the IDE drive mode.
Place the CD/DVD drive into the computer.
Attach the internal audio cable.
Attach the CD/DVD drive to the computer using an IDE cable.

How do I fix no CD-ROM drive found?