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How do I reinstall my CD DVD drive?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I reinstall my CD DVD drive?

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.

How do you open the CD drive on a Dell XPS?

Open your computer to the start screen and simultaneously hold the “Windows” key and the “E_”_ on your keyboard to open the disc drive. This keyboard shortcut sends an eject-disc signal to the drive. If nothing happens, open the “Control Panel” and right-click on “CD/DVD Drive.” Click “Eject” to open the disc tray.

How do you fix a required cd/dvd drive device driver is missing occurred in Windows 7 install?

Error: A required CD/DVD device driver is missing – when you start Windows 7 or Windows Vista from the setup disk

  1. The CD/DVD drive may not be compatible with Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
  2. The CD/DVD media may be damaged or dirty.
  3. Your CD/DVD drive may be incompatible with the Microsoft AHCI driver (msahci. sys)

How do I fix the required cd/dvd drive device is missing while installing Windows 7?

Fix: ‘A Required CD/DVD Drive Device Driver is Missing’ Error Message When Installing Windows 7 from a USB

  1. What causes the “A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing” error message?
  2. Solution 1: Unplug the USB drive and plug it back in.
  3. Solution 2: Unplug the USB drive and plug it into a different USB port.

Can’t find DVD CD-ROM drives in 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.

Why CD drive is not opening?

Try shutting down or configuring any software programs that create discs or monitor the disc drive. If the door still does not open, insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole on the front of the drive. Close all programs and shut down the computer.

How do I open my CD drive without the button?

In Windows, search for and open File Explorer. In the Computer window, select the icon for the disc drive that is stuck, right-click the icon, and then click Eject. The disc tray should open.

How do I enable my CD drive in Windows 7?

How to enable the DMA settings of a hard disk drive, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW and DVD-ROM drive?

  1. Start Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Device Manager tab.
  4. For hard disk drive, click to expand Disk Drive.
  5. Right-click on the necessary drive and click Properties.
  6. Click the Settings tab.
  7. Select the DMA option.

How do I install a DVD driver?

How to Install a CD/DVD Drive in a PC

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

What to do if your DVD drive is missing?

A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods, as appropriate for your situation: Burn the installation DVD at a slower speed.

What should I do if my Windows Driver is missing?

If you have a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive with the driver on it, please insert it now. Note: If the installation media for Windows in the DVD drive or on a USB drive, you can safely remove it for this step. A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now.

Which is the audio driver for Dell XPS 15?

This package contains the driver for Realtek ALC3266 audio and is supported on Dell XPS 15 9570 that runs the Windows 10 operating system. Audio driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate effectively with audio devices such as sound cards and speakers. This driver enhances the audio quality of the system. More details

What kind of DVD drive does Dell XPS 8920 have?

My Dell XPS 8920 (Windows 10) had an Dell OEM DVD writer (Drive E) which stopped working after a year. While the DVD drive was working, I purchased an external Pioneer BRD XD05B USB blu-ray writer (Drive G) to play Blu-ray discs.