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• CD/DVD drive not detected in 'my computer '.

  Ok.  That is the problem.  A few weeks ago, I couldn't find my CD/DVD device in 'my computer '.  I read the solution involving the modification of the registry.  Scary stuff, I know, but I did everything very carefully and removed the filters superiors and inferiors, and Wallah, it worked and my CD/DVD device appararurent again and I was able to open a CD and look at the files.  The same thing happened again, but when I look at the registry fix again he has no less and the top filter to remove.  I ran all kinds of diagnostic tools Microsoft Mr. Fix and after execution, gently, he finally tells me "the CD/DVD device not detected.  Well, DOH!  I already knew!  But how to fix it? I have a HP laptop with a build in the drive.  When I put a CD in the tray and close it I hear all the normal whirring etc of the currently playing disc, but nothing happens.  Absolutely nothing - a bit like these emails that promise miracles that if you pass them on to 10 people, absolutely nothing happens.  Please help - in non-technical terms please.  I am a user of the computer, not a grumpy, instructions must be simple.  Oh, I must add, after reading other topics of the forum, my tray works perfectly.  I can load and unload CDs.  Finally, my CD/DVD drive IS NOT doesn't appear in Device Manager if no suggestion re clicking on the disk or drive in Device Manager.  IT is NOT THERE.

  Hello

  You have loaded CD/DVD programs just before this started happening? Often those who will compete
  for resources that load themselves into memory and the interaction parts cause strange problems.

  Check with HP Support, their drivers and documentation online and ask in the forums known HP
  questions.

  Support HP & drivers
  http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/support.html

  Contact HP
  http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

  HP forums
  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/PSG/

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  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• cd/DVD drives not recognized by the computer.

  Some full scans there is our operating system to xp does not recognize our 2 dvd/cd players after a full scan, by security essentials.

  We went into the control panel to check the cd/dvd drivers... and they were gone.  Then we went in the 'my computer' window, and neither one of them were there either.  It's like they were never there.  We can somehow reset something to collect, to use?

  Hello

  I see that the CD is missing on the computer.

  1. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  2. The computer is connected to a network?
  3. Is detected in Device Manager?

  Device Manager provides a graphical display of the hardware installed on the computer, as well as the device drivers and resources associated with this material. Using the Device Manager provides a central point to change the way the hardware is configured and interacts with the microprocessor of the computer.

  To access Device Manager, try the following steps:

  Click Start, click run, and then type devmgmt.msc.

  Note:

  Let us know the result.

  Now, you can read the following article and try the steps.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  Note:

  Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following articlehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

  If the problem persists, or you need help with Windows let us know.

• I have a problem with the external hard drive not detected on the computer as a disk.

  I connected an external hard drive toshiba via USB on this victory 8 x 64 computer that is also a toshiba and the computer doesn't show as a reader in fact it shows that he as a device so what gives. This thing have not even a letter such as C: (what internal hard drive) I watch the little arrow to show you, it is prudent to remove it so it appears here, what does I have a drive bad ext or what? Oh yes, I have tried all my ports even

  Hello

  I suggest you to assign a drive letter for the external hard drive and see if it helps.

  To do:

  a. press the Windows key + R and type diskmgmt.msc.

  (b) if the hard drive recognized in disk management and if there is no drive letter assigned, I suggest you do a right click on the drive and assign a drive letter and check if it helps.

  c. right click paths and the drive letter Change.

  Do one of the following:

  ·         To assign a drive letter if it has not already received, click Add, click the letter you want to use and then click onOK.

  ·         To change a drive letter, click change, click on assign the following drive letter, click the letter you want to use and then click on OK.

  d. restart the computer and check.

  Hope that the external hard drive will not be detected after that.

  Please report if you encounter any problems related to Windows and we will be happy to help you.

• Digital mp3 player is not detected on the computer.

  Original title: my phone dosnt recognize my drive digital mp3. When I plug it into the usb port do not get an icon. so I can't load music can help you

  MY LAPTOP DOES NOT RECOGNIZE MY MP3 DIGITAL PLAYER. WHEN I PLUG IT INTO THE USB PORT I DON'T GET THE USUAL ICON. SO I CAN'T DOWNLOAD MUSIC ON IT. CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums!

  If I understand the question, digital mp3 player is not detected on the computer. Please let me know if this is not correct.

  Before I continue with the troubleshooting steps I may need a few more details to better understand the issue.
  1. what operating system do you use?
  2. do you receive any error messages?
  3. are you having the same problem with other USB devices?
  4. have you tried plugging the machine into the other USB Ports?
  5. did you of recent changes on the computer before this problem?
  6. What is the serial number and model of the MP3 player?
  Method 1:
  We will first try to plug in other USB Ports and on another computer to make sure that there is no problem with the digital mp3 player.
  Method 2:
  If the first method does not resolve the problem, run the hardware and devices Troubleshooter and check if it helps.
  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us
  For more information, please see the link.
  Tips for solving problems of USB devices
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices
  Respond with the required information so that we can help you solve the problem.

• HARD drive not detected in the BIOS on Satellite A215

  Hi all

  I could use to solve this problem: bought this laptop computer without a disk of the auction. Installed again 2.5 inches HDD SATA 250 GB, which was not detected in BIOS and also not detected when using a MS Vista installation disc. When trying to install Vista, get a message no drive seen HARD and demand for pilots.
  I flashed the BIOS with version (2.0) of lates without problem through the CD drive, but still no detection of HARD drive.

  The drive partitioned and formatted NTFS without problem by using another computer and USB SATA adapter using the command line method. Just for additional verification, I went on the new HARD drive to an extra 2.5 "SATA HDD used for backups, but that the HARD drive has also not been detected.

  It is not a "compatibility" option in CMOS to select SATA or Auto, etc..
  There is not a second HDD, so this isn't a question of slave/primary. There are no jumpers on the new HARD drive.
  Set the CMOS settings 'by default' does not solve the problem.

  The SATA connectors on the HARD drive and laptop computer are in perfect condition.
  Also, the drive is not detected on the laptop connected via USB to SATA Adapter, but of course there is no OS installed to support this connection.

  In any case, I just can't come up with any more ideas to try.
  Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

  Best,
  Glenn

  Hello

  The BIOS should recognize the HARD disk even if the SATA mode would be compatible or AHCI. This should not affect the recognition of the HARD drive.

  You said that you have tested the condition of the HARD drive and it's ok, so I guess that it s no disc HARD question.
  Hmm, you could try to format the HARD drive once more and then connect the portable computer HARD drive.

  Another idea: Remove/Disconnect the CD/DVD drive and then connect the HARD drive to the SATA connector.
  If it does not, then I recommend to test another HARD drive, otherwise if the new HARD drive would not work, then a SATA controller may be defective.

• DVD rom not detected in the Bios & windows

  Mr President, in my computer the dvd rom is not detected in the Bios & windows. Send me a PSE with solution please.

  Hello

  1. which version of the windows operating system is installed in the computer?

  2. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756

  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  I also suggest you to connect with the computer manufacturing and update drivers for BIOS.

• iPhone is not detected on the computer

  Nice day. I need help please. I want to install my driver software IPhone to the computer. First, I joined it to the computer and it was installed fine. I could move music from computer to IPhone. The second time when I plugged in IPhone to the computer, it did not. IPhone USB is installed to the computer, but not my IPhone. Computer always wrote: the driver software has not been installed. My updates are OK. I advanced by it support and it still does not work. I still have the computer system, but nothing, it didn't work. Please I need help. Thank you

  Original title: Zariadenie

  You edited your question and changed languages after that I advised you to post in a Forum for your language.

  For the problems of the iPhone, please contact Apple because it is their product.

  http://www.Apple.com/support/iPhone/

  Or ask Apple iPhone community discussions.

  https://discussions.Apple.com/community/iPhone

  See you soon.

• Windows Phone 8 is not detected by the computer

  Hello

  Recently I tried to connect my phone to my computer windows, he chrges but didn't appear on the computer.ive tried to connect my ch yoke, but it will not pick up. Ive tried uninstalling the usb device controllers manager but whil im making it run on my keyboard and mouse.

  Help, please

  Original title: Usb port giving power but not showing devices

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum.

  I appreciate your efforts to resolve the issue. According to the description, I understand that you can not see your phone in windows Explorer when you connect to the USB port. This could happen have come into conflict with the existing application in your computer. I can understand the frustration when things don't work as expected.

  I would like you to provide us with more details so that we would be able to find the root cause of the problem:

  1. What is the brand and model of your computer?
  2. What is the brand and model of your phone?
  3. Were you able to see your phone under Windows Explorer before?
  4. You have recently made any changes to your computer?

  In the meantime, I suggest you try the method:

  Method 1:

  Try running Microsoft fixit to hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows.

  Follow the link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems

  Try to connect to another USB port as well and check if it is detected.

  You can also read our article on Windows Phone 8 is not detected by your computer

  Hope this information is useful. Please do not hesitate to answer, in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

• CD/DVD-ROM problems, drive not detected AND the category of CD/DVD-ROM does not appear in Device Manager

  I'm having serious problems here. My CD/DVD-ROM drive is not detected and will not answer. I can ONLY open the drawer at the beginning of my computer laptop startup. The drive does not appear in my computer and the category of CD/DVD-ROM does not appear in Device Manager. Therefore, the "uninstall/reinstall" is impossible if the computer behaves as it has never been this drive now or never. Previously, I was able to use it as there was no problem, but someday, it's simply not there.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116/en-AU

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  See if the information above solves the problem.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Update SP2 now the CD/DVD Drive not detected!

  So I tried to understand since Monday what is happening with my burner - I ran Microsoft Fixit and he said that the CD/DVD drive is not detected and for updating the drivers - I looked for drivers but have not had the best of the conclusions of the chance that I need - I do some updates and the disk worked for about 10 minutes then quit.

  I just found the right now that my computer upgraded to SP2 Sunday - it's when all these issues have started...

  Any help is appreciated!

  Thank you!

  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?PRID=13014&Gprid=582034&St=1

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for SP2 is valid until August 30, 2010.

  Microsoft free support for Vista SP2 at the link above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a problem with the DVD drive not detected on Windows 7.

  I built a new PC (I've built a few of them).  This time is not considered my ASUS BD player with Windows 7 DVD burner.  It is not in either Device Manager just do not at all recognized.  The BIOS for the ASUS P9X79 of luxury see the SATA drive without problem.  Sometimes after restarting the BD Player looks and functions perfectly, but when the computer goes to sleep or shuts down is usually not there when it is restarted.  Please help me solve this problem :-)

  Original title: optical drive not recognized...

  Hello

  Please contact the Microsoft Community.

  You have a problem with the driver DVD being missing on the computer. It can be difficult when something that is important to you does not work as expected. It's pretty simple and we're here to help you solve the problem. We work as a team and get this sorted out.

  Please answer these questions-

  (1) that you get an error message or error code?

  (2) did you have performed the steps in troubleshooting?

  (3) have you made changes on the computer before the show?

  I would like more information about the issue.

  Method 1-

  I wish that you are running the fixit-

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2-

  Note: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.
  Back up the registry - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

  I would have you look at the article-

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116#top

  Let us know if you have other questions about Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you. We at Microsoft, strive for excellence and provide our customers with the best support.

  Thank you.

• DVD - ROM drive not detected after the mode 'sleep'

  I have a HP DVD1170, and it works very well after starting.  After putting my computer in mode 'sleep' and then he wake up, my computer took in not recognizing that there is even a connected DVD player.  He is a recent problem. I got Windows 7 since the beginning of November, and the problem only happened last week.  The drive works again after the restart, but it is not recognized if I put the computer in mode 'sleep' again.

  Hello Neohippie7319,

  Thank you for your message.  You can also click HERE and run the FixIt!  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
  See you soon

  Engineer Jason Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• USB flash drives not detected on the Windows XP-based computer

  Original title: flash drives

  I have win - xp on a dell 2400 platform its flash USB 2.4 G & 533 Mhz. readers and cameras are no longer rec. of my USB ports on comp. I formatted & restarted win - xp on the computer to fix this problem without success. Can anyone help?

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you connect USB devices to the computer?

  2. you receive an error message when you connect the USB to the computer?

  Check the status of the USB device in Device Manager:

  a. click on start

  b. click on run

  (c) in the Open box type devmgmt.msc

  d. in Device Manager, expand universal serial bus controllers

  e. double-click the device and check if an error message or error code is listed

  Method 1:

  You can run the fix provided in the link below it to solve the problem.

  A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB, an Apple iPod flash drive or an external hard disk drive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925196

  Method 2:

  Remove and reinstall all USB controllers

  a. to remove and reinstall all USB controllers, follow these steps:

  b. Click Start, run, type sysdm.cpl in the Open box and then click OK.

  c. click on the Hardware tab.

  d. click the Device Manager button.

  e. expand Bus USB controllers.

  f. right-click every device under the Bus USB controllers node and then click on uninstall to remove them one at a time.

  g. restart the computer and reinstall the USB controllers.

  h. connect the removable USB storage device and perform a test to ensure that the problem is solved.

• CD/dvd drive not detected by windows

  my reader of cd/dvd in my computer hp laptop dv6000 is not detected by windows. It is powered, both the BIOS and Device Manager detects it, but windows doesn't

  IM on Windows Vista Home Premium.
  I had this problem before and I managed to fix it by unplugging and reconnecting the Cd/dvd drive (nothing to lose, no more warranty), but after doing a system restore, the problem resurfaced again.

  The hard drive is a Toshiba MK1637GSX ATA Device
  I tried to use the pages of Microsoft support without success. I have no upper and lower filter.
  I already tried with also Device Manager nothing doesn't.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  Please start from the top and do it, even if you've done it before as is often the
  all operations which solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double-click on the device - driver tab - click
  Update the drivers (this will probably do nothing) - then RIGHT click the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT
  This will refresh the default driver stack.

  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a loose cable or
  slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Hope these helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.