External CD/DVD RW drive not recognized by Windows XP

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• CD/DVD drive not recognized by Windows all of a sudden

  The opitical drive had been used with problem. I removed a couple of days and when I came back it is no longer listed in "MY Computer". Put everything in the disc drive is not recognized. The drive does not appear on the list th of the material system. The drive has power since it extends and retracts. He tries (the light) to play the disc but stops.

  Hi Ranamaska,

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists:

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

  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, see the following article: 322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) how to back up and restore the registry in Windows?

  Hope the helps of information.

• CD/DVD drive not recognized by Windows Vista

  I installed a suite of burningb of CD and DVD on my Toshiba (under Vista Home Premium). My CD/DVD drive appeared more in the computer and was no longer functional. I deleted the program I installed and apparently caused the problem, but it did not help. I have read through the help of Microsoft (929461, 314060) documents and used the Fix - It utility. Also unsuccessful. I discovered the response of Martin, the technical support engineer made on May 5, 2009. I followed his instructions with great success. However, my question now is this: I have still some remains of the problem left over. I get an error message at startup saying, 'InstaBurn UDF driver is not installed correctly. Run the InstaBurn installation program. ' InstaBurn is part of the suite of the copy (hotpics by Nova Development Corp.).  I also have an error message of my reader DVD Toshiba saying that the DVD player does not work - although it is. I played a DVD as a test on it after that I followed the instructions above. How can I remove these error messages annoying that aren't accurate?  Would appreciate any information about this minor - but annoying problem.

  Hello

  Do a Restore Point then you can go back to where you are if necessary although you should not have to:

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
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  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. 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 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.

  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.

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

  Go to Toshiba and download and drivers or programs that affect the CD/DVD drive - Chipset
  and BIOS updates can also play a role.

  For any download - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN

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

  Then reinstall the programs that you use for this drive.

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• The lack of CD/DVD drive - not recognized by windows or other programs

  help-tried several fixes m/s and fix it but did not help. Here are a few messages I get: when in the details of the driver for my Sony DVD + RW AWQ160s - update drivers: here are 2 notches and uncked 2, one by Sonic Solutions and a Roxio time saying no digitally signed (that would be a problem)?  also when I look at update or install the updated driver, after that search, I get this is the best driver for this device - I don't have this device Ouch!  Without my CD drive E work of course I can't even try reinstalling drivers/utilities cd... can someone help this computer incompetent gal?  I'm ready to wipe and reinstall vista I have other problems like IE does not and ms word does not always.  I did go back several times, and perhaps not far enough back but had a Trojan horse and do not want to deal with it again.  thx for any help

  Hello

  (1) would you please provide more information about the problem you are having with word and Internet Explorer?

  Method 1: You may need to reinstall Roxio on your computer, please see the article below for programs that can cause this problem:

  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.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

   

  Method 2: If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Hitachi Lifestudio external hard drive not recognized on Windows Vitsa... why?

  I have a hitachi lifestudio external hard drive and it works great 50% of the time... the other 50%, I fight because it not being recognized on my computer or laptop (both vista).  I plugged it to my computer now and it will only recognize the player but is not the one with my files that I need.  I have two USB cords connected and it was working fine yesterday!  Now all of a sudden it won't work at all.  I got and rehooked many times now and still nothing.  Other USB ports are filled with our wireless mouse and others.  Is there a way to force vista to recognize something?

  Hello

  ·          Were there any changes made to your computer before this problem?

  Step 1: Try running Microsoft fix it in the following article:

  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems

  See also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices

  Step 2: Check if the external drive is getting detected in disk management.

  If the hard drive is recognized in disk management and if there is no letter assigned drive, I suggest you make a right click on the drive and assign a drive letter and check to see if it helps:

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

• Bay DVD replace HARD drive not recognized by Windows

  I have a 7737 with the 256 GB SSD, but I wanted more storage internally and was not too annoyed to have DVD - so I bought a caddy and replaced the optical drive with a WD Scorpio Black 750 GB drive.

  When I went into administration - computer management - disk management tools, he acknowledged that the drive was there because he told me that he needed reprogramming - so I went ahead and let him. The disc quickly disappeared from the list, and I can't do anything that he can come back.

  I tried to refresh, rescan the drives, restart (how can I confirm the BIOS recognizes the drive correctly, as the "SATA ODD', but Windows still refuses to acknowledge that he is here.) Device Manager displays only the SSD and scanning for hardware changes have no effect.

  Maybe it's a coincidence, but now my laptop seems a touch slow, especially in the graphics... and I noticed that in the Task Manager, System interrupts now takes 10 percent of time CPU on average. I can't say that I've never noticed that before. My old Samsung laptop (which has integrated graphics rather than a dedicated card, to be honest) claims system interrupts doesn't take any time at all CPU. This seems to suggest a conflict any exist, and maybe that's why the drive is not recognized?

  Because Device Manager is not see it, I can't check for updated drivers.

  Because disk management can't see, I can't format / partition / assign a drive letter.

  The BIOS does not let me do anything with the drive, go into properties or disable / re-enable, or something like that.

  Can anyone suggest what I might have missed in the configuration, or what I can do to fix this?

  Thanks in advance.

  Unfortunately, I can't find a downloadable diagnosis for your laptop. Try Seatools. Seagate website has a download, that you can use to create a CD bootable or flash player to test hard drives.

  I just want to see if a tool outside Windows can detect the drive and all the problems.

• CD/DVD in the DVD RW drive not recognized

  I am running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and have a Matshita DVD-RAM UJ880AS DVD RW drive. I used to be able to burn and read cds, but also the DVD without problem, although I recently discovered that my drive is not always recognize a CD/DVD. I'll insert a disc and close the drive, and it seems that there is no attempt to read the disc at all. Usually a light snoring from the player in order to indicate that it is reading a disc, as well as a small disc icon appearing next to the mouse, but none of this happens. When I run the program Fix Microsift, troubleshooting report is as follows:

  Reading CD/DVD and WritingPublisher details

  Problems found
  Media in the CD/DVD drive is not readable (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Device support) in the CD/DVD drive is not readable (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Device)
  The drive is empty or the media format is not set supportedNot
  Insert readable mediaSucceeded

  Verified issues
  Class filter drivers are corruptClass filter drivers are corrupt
  One or more specific class filter drivers are missing/corruptChecked
  Filter of device drivers are corrupt (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Device) filter of device drivers are corrupt (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Device)
  One or more filter specific device drivers are missing/corruptChecked
  Device is not working properly (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA Device) device
  does not work properly (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA Device)
  This device is facing a problem that prevents it from working
  properlyChecked
  Drive is disabled drive (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA Device) is disabled
  (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA Device)
  The CD/DVD drive is disabled in the device ManagerChecked
  Drive is not assigned a letterDrive drive is not assigned a drive letter
  The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via a letterChecked drive

  Questions foundDetection details

  6Media in the CD/DVD drive is not readable (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Device) does not

  The drive is empty or the media format is not supported
  Insert readable mediaSucceeded

  Insert a CD or a DVD disc play in the selected CD/DVD drive

  Questions checkedDetection details

  6Class filter drivers are corruptChecked

  One or more specific class filter drivers are missing/corrupted
  Class repair filter driversNot Run

  Remove references to class filter missing/corrupt driver

  6Device filter drivers are corrupt (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Dispenser) checked

  One or more device-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupted
  Uninstall deviceNot Run

  Uninstall the device problem

  6Device does not work properly (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA
  Dispenser) checked

  This device is facing a problem that prevents it from working
  correctly
  Rescan devicesNot Run

  Look for changes in available devices
  Uninstall deviceNot Run

  Assign drive letters to all the readers who have no drive letter

  6Drive is disabled (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ880AS ATA Device) checked

  The CD/DVD drive have been disabled in Device Manager
  Select the Run deviceNot

  The device must be activated before it can be used

  6Drive is not assigned a drive letterChecked

  The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via a drive letter assigned
  Affect the letterNot Run drive

  Assign drive letters to all the readers who have no drive letter

  Details of detection

  Collection information
  Computer name: OWNER-PC
  Windows Version: 6.0
  Architecture: x 86
  Time: 8/15/2011 15:59:35

  Publisher details

  CD/DVD, reading and writing
  This diagnosis identifies and solves common problems that can prevent
  you reading and writing CD/DVD
  Package version: 2.1.2.20101104
  Publisher: Microsoft Corporation

  I know that the drive is compatible, because in the past, I ran these discs very on my computer. I tried the blank CD, DVD, bought CD + DVD, burned CD + DVD and they all produce the same result: nothing happens. When I right click on my drive and select the option 'Explorer', an empty window temporarily opens and closes. When I double-click on the drive, nothing happens. What seems to be a particular thing about my situation, is that when I try and restart my computer the problem persists, however when I turned my computer off and then turn it back on the player sometimes will work for a short period before the previous problem back to the top.

  Help would be VERY appreciated.

  Thanks for your time, but I realized that the problem was with a program that I recently installed. I ended up uninstalling and then by removing any trace of her that I could find on my computer. After restarting, my CD/DVD drive appear to have begun to function properly again and I don't run in my previous problem again so far. Once again, thank you for taking the time to try to help me. The effort is appreciated.

• DVD drive not recognized in Windows 7

  Hi all

  I managed to install Windows 7 on my Lenovo 3000 N200-0687-A11. I have a problem, my DVD drive is not detected at all (not shown in Device Manager) but I always open it and it is certainly detected in BIOS and also it can boot from the CD - the problem is that it is not detected in Windows 7.

  I think that an application will cause this problem
  -Nero

  -iTunes

  Any other ideas?

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• External SATA drive not recognized in Windows 7

  I use a SATA Sabrent USB adapter to connect an old hard drive Samsung SATA with Windows XP on it to my new Windows 7 laptop.  The older hard drive a lot of files on what I would like to transfer through.  After I have the hard drive lights and then connect the USB adapter to the laptop, I see the message that the drivers have been installed, but no hard drive does not appear in the my computer window or in the disk management window.  Indeed, these windows will usually hang after that I connected the drive.  This could be a problem with the drivers not installed, or is there something else?  Any help is appreciated, I really want to recover the files from my old hard drive!

  Thank you
  Justin

  Hello

  1. the hard drive is compatible with Windows 7?

  2. do you get an error code in Device Manager?

  3. What is the model of the Samsung drive?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to connect the device to a different USB port and check if it helps.

  Also, try to connect the device to another system running Windows 7 and check if it is fixed.

  Method 2:

  Follow the link below, run the fix it tool and check if the problem is resolved.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

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

  Let us know if it helps.

• EliteOne 800 G2: EliteOne 800 G2 NIC driver not recognized with Windows Deployment Service WDS

  Hello

  I have just taken receipt of 5 new HP EliteOne 800 G2 23 "no touch machines. All PC's are generally imaged using Windows Deployment Services.

  I downloaded sp72515.exe that is the Intel I219 NIC driver pack for Windows 7 64 bit and injected these drivers into Windows Deployment Service and updated the boot LiteTouchPE_x64.wim file. Windows reported it went slowly and the 6 drivers concerned are all showing loaded with so much success in WDS.

  

  

  Problem. When I PXE boot the Windows EliteOne 800 G2 pilot of the CARD is not recognized by the 800 EliteOne G2.

  Wizard error

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  Hello:

  The only suggestion I can offer would be to try the driver directly from Intel...

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• HARD drive not recognized by Windows Vista Home Edition (32-bit with Service Pack 2)

  Windows stopped to recognize external 500 GB drive external HARD on my Ascer Aspire 5610Z attached via the USB port.  Have tried two USB ports, but won't recognize the device.  Seeing of the device lights up and the device can be played on another laptop.  OK worked until a week or two ago, but cannot restore because it's on this unit that the backups are done!   Windows is 'unknown material' and trying to find the driver, without success.   Device Manager reflects an unknown device but gives no description, etc.

  Hi Peter St Clair,.

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 are you able to access other USB devices on the computer?

  Method 1

  See the link below and run them the fixit tool available, check if it works.

  Tips for solving problems of USB devices

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices

   

  Also, check if the drive is detected and letter drive affected by the management of the disks on the computer.

  Change, add, or remove a drive letter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails, then I suggest you reinstall the USB controllers on the computer and check if it works.

  Note: If you use a USB mouse, please follow the steps of "Using the keyboard" to reinstall the USB controllers. Windows 7 will reinstall all the controllers automatically after restarting your computer.

  Use the mouse

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

  First of all, please disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:

  (a) click on 'Start', type 'Device Manager' (without the quotes) in the search bar and press "Enter." If necessary, click on continue.

  (b) in Device Manager, double-click to expand the "USB Bus controllers", right-click on the "host controller", click "Uninstall" and click "OK".

  (c) repeat step 2 to uninstall all items under 'USB Bus controllers'.

  Then, restart your computer and Windows Vista will automatically reinstall all USB controllers.

  Use the keyboard

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

  First of all, please disconnect all USB devices. Then go through the following steps:

  (a) press "Ctrl + Esc" to open the Start Menu.

  (b) Device Manager to type in the search bar and press "Enter." If necessary, click on continue.

  (c) in the Device Manager, press Tab and use 'Up' and 'Down' to move the selection from 'de Bus USB controllers '.

  (d) press 'Right' and expand it.

  (e) press 'Down' to move to the first item, and then press "Delete" to delete.

  (f) repeat step 5 and uninstall everything under 'controllers of Bus USB '.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

• Internal SATA II hard drive not recognized by Windows 7

  I upgraded to the i7 platform today and started with a new installation of windows 7, but I also kept my old 2 disks hard disk 0 (Hitatchi 250 GB) drive (Hitatchi 500 GB) 1 2 (Seagate 1 TB drive) - the 1 TB HARD drive is a new one. However, the BIOS recognizes all drives, Windows 7 does not recognize 1 TB HARD drive... Disk management is. Any Suggestions? I want to be able to use the walk that I have information on the 500, but it is 90% full... (Pulling my hair out trying to find a way for this drive be seen by windows 7).

  Intel LGA 1156 MB
  4 GB RAM DDR3 1066
  Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz
  MSI NVIDIA 250 GTS 512 MB video.

  I managed to solve the problem. I had EXACTLY the same problem and was able to resolve this down to a bug in Windows 7.

  Windows 7 SATA not recognized

  I did a blog post on this subject in which I linked above. However, I will also give you the solution here:

  The answer:
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  Click on the arrow of disks to view the list
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  Make a right click on the drive-> uninstall
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• external DVD - BR drive not detected in windows 7

  Original title: confused beginner "Arrrgh".

  Installed new drive enternal DVD - BR, Trouble Shooter says: win. ' value' does not detect. Where how &? 'Enable '.

  Hi Kenneth,

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities. From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to access the DVD drive - external BR. Please correct me that I misunderstood.

  Kenneth, I understand how it could be frustrating when things do not work as expected. Please, I beg you, don't worry I'll try my best to resolve the issue.

  Please provide us with additional information by answering a few questions below.

  1. what version of windows is installed on the computer?

  2. What is the brand and model of the external drive of DVD - BR?

  3. what exactly happens when you connect the external DVD - BR player to the computer?

  4. What is the error message that you receive?

  5. what store did you run on the computer to get the fixed number?

  6 other external devices detected via USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports?

  I would suggest trying the following troubleshooter and check if it helps.

  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  You can also download the latest driver for the external drive of DVD - BR on the manufacturer's Web site and check if it helps.

  Answer us with more information on this subject.

• Satellite M100 - DVD-Multi drive not recognized as an engraver of CD/DVD (!)

  Hello

  After the installation of Win XP SP3 in the last update of windows, Toshiba tools, but also other CD/DVD burning software don't recognize this title, the drive from DVD - ram only as a CD-rom drive.
  Thus, software such as recordIt does not work.

  I have already deleted the drive in the list of material and have reinstalled.
  The driver being used is 'Mat * a DVD - RAM UJ - 841S'
  That's right, so far. But it's not burn CD/DVDs.

  A have you noticed this problem as well?

  Thank you.
  Bjoern

  Hello

  I think that it s a lower upper filter question and I think that you could solve this sequel to this instruction step by step.

  First remove the player of ODD (CD/DVD) from the list in Device Manager.
  Then access the registry and delete the Upperfilters and Lowerfilters completely from the following registry key values:

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

  Finally, you must restart the device.

  Once again, windows will recognize the STRANGE

• External 1 TB HARD drive not recognized PS3

  Hello

  I brought a 1 to external yesterday, had home loaded up, went to the to connect to the PS3 via USB and my PS3 does not recognize. I called the computer store, that they said that I had to format, so I followed the instructions to change the settings for EXFAT and it still does not work.

  Someone in English can help me please?

  Hi djsi,

  Unfortunately I think that it s hard to say something, because here he s a forum user to user Toshiba and you should request this in a forum of PS3 for example.

  No one knows what PS3 and the firmware you have and what type of HARD drive you have.

  So just ask an expert PS3 or PS3 Forum. There, you should get an appropriate response. ;)