DVD/CD drive is not visible in the Device Manager, but it works.

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• What do you do if your cd/dvd drive does not exist in the Device Manager but always turns upward when you put a disc?

  HI, I lost my cd/dvd drive. It was there before, and when I had a successful previous problem to solve this but not this time. I did the upper and lower bit of regedit but without success. When I picked up this last time I learned to do something with the power reset but can't remember how now.
  I can't even get off the ground with the help of microsoft as cd/dvd players do not appear on my device manager.
  I use a portable Pavilion of HP9000 with a play version of Vista that is updated.
  Everything else works fine but just not drive.

  Hello

  I would like you to follow the steps below and check them off if they help.

  Step 1:

  I suggest to Uninstall third-party software for CD burning temporarily and check if the CD is recognized.

  Step 2:

  I would say that you go to Device Manager,

  a. click on 'View' and 'show hidden devices ',.
  b. once the device is found, click top and "search the hardware changes.

• My CD/DVD drive will not appear in the Device Manager, but present in the BIOS.

  DevCon didn't find it. It will not open even if I don't get to Device Manager and check for changes to the system. I deleted the registry entries upper and lower limit. Any other suggestions? For additional emphasis, he does not show even in the Manager of devices so I cannot restore or reinstall the drivers from there. It might also help that I use Vista Home Premium on a Compaq Presario F755us.

  Hello

  (1) does the BIOS see the main hard disk drive or a secondary hard drive?

  (2) remember to make changes to the computer before the show?

  You know may not be not that most systems are set to show only the splash screen. If you go into the BIOS Setup, it should show the disks that have been detected on two primary and secondary IDE channels.

  Note: the basic procedure to change the setting of the disk controller is to restart your computer and enter the system BIOS. The most common method is to press F2 to enter Setup, (another PC may use a different key). On the BIOS screen, find the setting that offers the AHCI, ATA or IDE and RAID. If the parameter is set to AHCI, change the setting to ATA. Restart the PC on the Windows installation disc

  Warning: Incorrect settings in the system BIOS can cause your PC function incorrectly. If you are not familiar with the configuration of the BIOS of the system, you must contact the PC manufacturer for assistance.

  Try the steps in the following article and check if it helps.

  My drive does not appear in Windows Explorer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330140

  Registry warning: 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: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/

  You can also check the following items.

  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

  Error: A required CD/DVD device driver is missing - when you boot Windows 7 or Windows Vista installation disk: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952951

• HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus does not connect through the Device Manager but will connect bij Win7.

  I have a HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus that works very well with some computers connected via ethernet.

  On a new computer with Windows 7 Ultimate edition, HP Device Manager can't find the printer, even when I give IP address.

  When I try to add a new printer network in Windows (add printer) windows detects the printer less than a second.

  I need the hp Device Manager configuration so I can use all the options off the officejet.

  Problem solved.

  The printer has a fixed IP address and the customer got his IP by DHCP. By dhcp, dns suffix has been changed so the printer dns suffix and the client does not mach.

  Now the printer receives its IP address by the dhcp server. The dhcp server always gives the same address to the printer.

• External hard drive in the Device Manager but not in disk management

  So I have this external hard drive Western Digital 1 TB. I've had for over a year now and it was working fine. I would like to trade my XBox 360 and the computerregularly. Then one day I brought home, plugged into the computer and nothing. My friend and I couldn't understand anything. We have gone as far as removing the hard drive and put it directly into the computer. I have reviewed, that he has lost.

  Then yesterday, on a whim, I tried to connect it again to the USB port. It is presented in the Device Manager but says that its drivers have not been installed. Then, I changed the USB ports on the back of the computer and as if by magic, that this is once again. I had full access. Stupid (and you can see where this is going) did not immediately transfer anything off the hard drive. I'm looking for an image and listen to a song off of said hard drive when the drive went suddenly not recognized.

  I can see now the reader in the Manager of devices under disk drives, and USB devices. However it does not appear in the disk management window. And Yes, I checked as well the Productdocumentation upper and lower, that it is not listed. Go to the area where you assign drive letters not shown not be. Normally this is E:.

  I also tried to remove the UpperFilters registry in regedit. It was not to remove LowerFilters. Obviously, that didn't work or the other.

  I tried several cords and all my USB ports with no luck either.

  I went on the WD Web site, but they do not offer anything other than a partitioner that I would save rather than as a last resort as there are a number of things on the hard drive I want to save.

  So it's not like it's a new HD to be partitioned or an old man who comes out crapped. I know there's the data I just need to get home long enough to get what I need. Maybe I missed my window, but maybe I did not. Maybe someone can help. I'm at the end of my mind on this thing.

  Sounds like a problem of partition (maybe corrupted partition tables) if the device is recognized, but not the 'disk '.

  There are recovery/repair partition about tools.  Western Digital actually have some but I think that they are made for internal drives.

  If I were you, I start with WD and start looking for partition recovery/repair tools.  If this is the problem then it is the right kind of problem and you using the right type of solution can fix it easily.

  If this is not the case, some data recovery tools can help you recover some files even if you have to recreate a new partition, although I wish you much luck with this approach!

  Good luck whatever you try and make sure that you do not overwrite the what partition information, you have without making backups (many partition edititing software will offer backups)

• Ethernet adapter is not showing in the Device Manager

  

  I have a vastro 460 with i3 with intel and Windows 7 32 bit. try to install the driver for the network card, but does not. Ping works but do not show in the Device Manager.

  Any help will be much appreciated

  Hi EMH.

  You will need to install the Chipset Drivers first and later network adapter drivers. The IP address that you have ping is the local host and works, even when there is no network card detected.

  Please download and install the NIC in the network section and the section Chipset Chipset drivers from the following link, by drilling in the serial number:
  http://Dell.to/QjjZDA

  Please let me know if you need more assistance.

• When I plug in an external hard drive usb, it is recognized in Device Manager, but not in Solution Explorer.

  When I plug in an external hard drive usb, it is recognized in Device Manager, but not in Solution Explorer. I use windows 7 on a laptop Pavilion dv7-6b77dx.

  Thank you.  I followed your instructions and it worked.  I am amazed by these forums.  No matter what a person has problems, there is someone out there who has the knowledge and the willingness to share with the less informed.  Thanks again for you information.

  lacroos

• computer (Vista) tells me there is a problem with a scanner, I have not, say to uninstall, but it does not appear on the Device Manager

  tried to install camara, but when it says click on your product, but the camara is not on the list, only scan appears on the list, but I don't have a scanner. tried to uninstall, but does not appear on the Device Manager. try to download programs, and they do not arise in Start menu, just uninstall it list? Thank you

  Hello

  I suggest to uninstall unwanted software from your computer and then try to install the camera. Visit the link below to find the steps on how to uninstall programs "programs and features".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  After you have installed the camera, please check in the folder C:/Program files if it shows there.

  It may be useful

• DVD drive icon has disappeared from the Device Manager and my computer

  DVD drive icon disappeared from the Device Manager and my computer. I m using window 7. How can I get it back.

  Ashwani Hello,

  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Community.

  There are various reasons why a CD or DVD drive may not be detected. I would like to ask all of the steps in the Microsoft Article describes a troubleshooting and check if they help to resolve the issue.

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

  Note:

  Before editing a registry key or subkey, we recommend that you export, or make a backup copy of the key or the subkey. You can save the backup copy to a location that you specify, for example, a folder on your hard drive or a removable storage device. If you make changes that you want to cancel, you can import the backup copy. For more information about backing up the registry, please see the link below.

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Hope that advice is useful. Let us know the State of the question, so that we can guide you further.

• Drive DVD-ROM 37 error message Code in the Device Manager on Satellite M30

  Hello

  I'm new to this forum and I wonder if anyone can help? I have a Satellite installed 30-106 M which has the above CD. At present, it does not work when I go to Device Manager, the error massage that I have is that follow 'Windows cannot initialize the device of this hardware driver. (Code 37) ».

  Can someone offer me some advice please.
  Thank you
  Trevor

  Hello

  I studied in the Microsoft Knowledge base, and it seems that this error is displayed because the driver returned error in her routine to the driver entry.
  I think that you need to uninstall the driver, and then click find the hardware changes to reinstall or upgrade the driver.

  You can do it in Device Manager. Otherwise, you can remove the drive in the Device Manager list and after restart of the new mobile operating system should recognize the drive again.
  After this procedure, you should test the device if it will work.

• Realtek NIC does not show in the Device Manager - until a hardware scan is done

  A few months ago, I purchased a dv6 3240us and not downgraded to XP Pro win7 no problem, everything has been installed - everything I tried worked fine without any problem at all. I do not use this computer on the Internet - but I got the opportunity to connect the NETWORK card to a piece of equipment, I was working on that. When I went to change the IP address of the laptop - no local NIC (supposed to be Realtek) present in the Device Manager.  I installed the driver when I went down to XP without error.  I can only see the wireless adapter and it also shows on the system tray. When I right click on network adapters in Manager devices and do a scan for the hardware - the Realtek card is? and now everything works fine until I stop, then I have to go the process again. I watched the Realtek driver and he says its all working properly - any suggestions?

  Hello:

  I'm not familiar with the BIOS settings too consumer laptop, but see if there is a setting for a LAN Power Save Mode - maybe in the configuration menu of the device.

  On HP Business laptops, there is such a context, and the default value is enabled. What is this setting is to remove the wired NETWORK card at least that the PC is plugged in and connected to a LAN cable. This saves battery power.

  They also have a LAN/WLAN definition switch that disables the NETWORK adapter when the other is in use. For example, if I plug a wire to my Wired NETWORK card, my wireless NETWORK card is automatically disabled.

  If you have such a LAN Power Save setting, turn it off, and your NETWORK card must always be visible in Device Manager.

  Paul

• not listed in the Device Manager webcam...

  Hello..
  I have a Toshiba satellite A305 S6916
  Windows Vista SP2
  I've never used my webcam... then I went to use and found the Camera Assistant Software and when you click on it... He says that the webcam is disabled (well enough) or not found... so... I went to the Device Manager to see if she was there... There is no imaging device listed... no webcam at all... everything I tried failed and nothing seems to answer my problem... Help, please... No Chicony or whatever it is listed

  Hello

  Check in (Setup/BIOS/CMOS) settings as you start - usually F2 then attention screen - see if it
  is a switch off your camera.

  Go here and download the latest drivers for the camera for your model and version of Windows.
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/modelContent.jsp?CT=DL&OS=&category=&MOID=2205370&RPN=PSAGCU&modelFilter=A305-S6916&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663

  Check with Toshiba support, their drivers online (update or reinstall) and their forums.

  Toshiba - Contacts
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/navShell.jsp?CF=su_contact

  Toshiba - drivers - access your model
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp?NAV=download

  Toshiba - Support
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp Toshiba - Forums
  http://laptopforums.Toshiba.com/

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  These are the usual methods to install the drivers for the device.

  Control Panel - Device Manager - Imaging - write down of the brand and the model of camera - double
  Click on it and on the tab of the driver is version. Now, click drivers update (which cannot
  nothing that MS is far behind the certification of drivers). CLICK RIGHT on the camera.
  UNINSTALL - REBOOT - it will refresh the driver stack.

  Now, go to the system manufacturer's website and download the latest driver of the camera and other partners
  the camera software (if not more recent get the same).

  Just you'd go to Toshiba Support and get the driver for your model laptop.

  Go to your model.
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp?NAV=download

  Good time to get some other updates here.

  Download - SAVE - go to them and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN - reboot after each
  pilot.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable driver facilities in
  Windows updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it won't install drivers
  who will be generally older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver can
  HIDE (right click on it) and then go get new ones manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• BlackBerry smartphones does not connect to the Device Manager after upgrade [USB]

  Hello

  I've updated de.141.151 and just after the update has been made, whenever I try to connect my BB via USB, I get the message says:

  "Unrecognized USB device".
  The USB devices for computer mark attaached has malufunctioned and windows does not recognize it. "

  I tried cutting things:

  -Restart of BB

  -Restart the PC

  -Repair the current installation of Desktop Manager

  -Restore an older version of the Desktop Manager version

  PS: it is not unknown devices in the 'Device Manager' of the pc so there is nothing to uninstall and reinstall

  All are taken out with no results,

  any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  Found the solution, remove the battery after the closure of the DM, connect the usb cable and then replace the battery, the pc will read it.

• built-in webcam not found in the Device Manager, Samsung r710 laptop, windows 7

  I have a laptop Samsung R710, who settled with Windows 7. The laptop came with a built-in webcam. I was not able to get a piece of software to recognize the camera. I did a system restore. Updated the drivers. Visited the Samsung website for updates. When I opened the Device Manager to see the drivers for the webcam, webcam not found in Device Manager.

  Any help to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you, I must admit to thinking in the same direction you... buy a separate camera or wait until he is more under warranty and have a quick look at the wiring around the hinge.

• Drive CD/DVD not visible in BIOS, Device Manager or Windows Explorer - only during the analysis of the system.

  Until a few days ago, this problem didn't exist - I know.  My CD/DVD drive is no longer recognized in Windows Explorer, BIOS or Device Manager.  It doesn't, however, appears briefly in Windows Explorer in the analysis of the security of the computer.  It allows to open/close, etc.  and when it is visible, I am able to open the drive and see the contents of the CD.  Then it disappears again.  The light flashes indicating that he works and I can hear it trying to read the CD.  I uninstalled iTunes because I read somewhere that this may have been the issue - but that didn't work.  I tried the system restore, registry cleaners, removal of upper/lower case filters from the registry, used the program Fixit found on the site Web of Microsofts etc and still no luck.  Any ideas?  The computer is a gateway SX2850 (?) with Windows 7 Home Premium installed.

  Hello

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  After the foregoing:

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  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 DVD player does not work after installing Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975270/

  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 Windows Vista
  Setup 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.

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  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}

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