CD/DVD ROM shows disabled and does not work under Vista

My CD or DVD drive is not reading or writing and is indicated as being disabled, how can I enable them again?

* original title - my CD or DVD drive does not read or write and is shown as being disabled, how can I enable them again? *

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

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