How To Troubleshoot CD/DVD Not Working In Windows 7

DVD drive not detected Windows 7 fix.

This tutorial will address the following concerns:

cd dvd drive not detected Windows 7 free fix
a cd dvd device driver is missing Windows 7 install
a cd dvd device driver is missing
a cd dvd driver is missing Windows 7
a required cd/dvd driver is missing
a required cd/dvd device driver is missing
a required cd/dvd
cd dvd driver missing when installing Windows 7
cd dvd drive not working on Windows 7
cd dvd drive not working Windows 10
cd dvd drive not showing
cd dvd drive not reading discs
cd dvd drive device driver missing
cd dvd drive not working

This might make you feel old, but CD/DVD drives are now considered legacy hardware. As Windows 10 continues to modernize the operating system, support for such older hardware technology as optical drives is becoming increasingly spotty. This is unfortunate since many users still depend on CDs and DVDs. In fact, you might even need to use a DVD drive to install Windows 10 on your computer. One of the common complaints I have encountered among users is the loss of their DVD or CD drive after upgrading. This can be a result of a combination of factors: corrupt driver, out of date firmware, or a factory defect. Before you throw out your DVD drive and get a new one, here is a look at some troubleshooting steps you can try to get it working again.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[jamesregan]

My CD-ROM drive was not working, i.e. it would start to spin then just stop a few times before completely stopping. Went through this and now it works like a charm. Thank you!!!

[oldtimer]

it said it can't fix the problem. What should I do?

[cloud]

worked for me, thank you so much sir!

[rpgggjdmsmkw]

my pc can't read my Hyundai Karaoke VCD, i cant see the files on the CD

[sankalp.g.n.]

My PC still has the issues like insert the device

[farahamjid]

Hi in my pc windows 7
When i play dvd movies i did not hear the vioce of characters but can listen music plz can u tell me how to solve that problem

[xx]

I have 2 DVD drives and they both play up or ok or one or the other. slow or full speed so it cant be the drives as both play up or work well. i already searched online auto for drivers in device manager and they come up as 2006 already installed? I might try clean both Sata cables before next start. Slow breakdown of win 7 in general with no updates anymore causing problems like this?

[rogerk]

I have a Dell xps 1 desktop, it will reject any dvd or cd, how to fix?

[Greemer]

dosent work pls help me i accidenyaly disable hisuite and i think that is why it dosent show my cd up i need this to install a driver

[bobgreene]

Despite many efforts at problem-solving with Windows Troubleshooting, I have found that utility laughably ineffective-- in short, a joke. Explanations are overly general, and offered without many-- if any-- practical remedies.
Windows Troubleshooting proves that technical support cannot be put into a static FAQ.