Apr 16, 2014 · There is one more way to open the CD/DVD ROM of your laptop. Follow the steps given below. a) Press Windows Key + E Key. b) You will see the list of drives, right click on CD/DVD ROM and select Eject. c) Place the CD/DVD and push it gently back. The CD/DVD ROM tray will take the disk in.

Dec 5, 2024 · Here's how to get your DVD/CD-ROM drive working: 1. Press Win + X, then select "Device Manager". 2. Look under DVD/CD-ROM drives to see if the drive is listed. 3. In Device Manager, right-click the DVD drive and select Update driver > Search automatically for drivers. 4.

Feb 1, 2018 · Click the drop-down arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to reveal the existing optical drives. Right-click on your optical drive and select Uninstall; Restart your PC after uninstalling the optical drive. Windows will automatically detect the drive then reinstall it. You can also use the option Update Driver Software from the Device Manager.

My cd /rom drive and dvd drive is not working somehow they got disabled how do I re-enable them without having to purchase a new driver This thread is locked. You can vote as helpful, but you cannot reply or subscribe to this thread.

Jan 14, 2018 · 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.

Jan 4, 2016 · I suggest you to check if the drive appears in BIOS. Also check the drive name in Device Manager. Uninstall DVD/CD-ROM drive in Device Manager. Right-click the drive name and select Uninstall. After uninstalling the driver, In Device Manager, click Action, select Scan for hardware changes, then wait for Windows to find and install the CD/DVD drive

Jun 22, 2023 · Press this key or key combination to eject the drive door. Software Eject: If the physical button or keyboard shortcut doesn't work, you can try ejecting the CD/DVD-ROM drive using software. Right-click on the drive icon in your file explorer (e.g., "This PC" or "My Computer") and select "Eject" or "Open."

Dec 7, 2023 · I understand you have an issue regarding your CD drive not being detected in Windows 11. To better assist you, could you please provide a bit more information: 1. Do you know the brand and model of your CD drive? 2. Is the CD drive connected internally to your PC or is it an external drive? 3. Have you made any recent changes to your computer ...

Oct 20, 2024 · Driver Compatibility: The drivers for the CD/DVD drive might not be fully optimized for newer versions of Windows 11. External Factors: Environmental factors such as dust, dirt, and physical obstructions inside the drive can also cause issues. To try to read the data on that CD-ROM, you may need to try to perform more cross-tests.

Jun 5, 2016 · Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall DVD-CD ROM Driver in compatibility mode from manufacturer's website. Follow these steps to Uninstall DVD-CD ROM driver. Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager. Search for DVD-CD ROM driver and expand it. Right click on the DVD-CD ROM driver and select Uninstall.