It won't let me burn a CD!

I need help! My computer will not let me burn a CD it tells me that I need to connect a burner and restart the player. What can I do? Help, please!

I need help! My computer will not let me burn a CD it tells me that I need to connect a burner and restart the player. What can I do? Help, please!

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The following links may be worth a try:

(982116) your CD or DVD drive is missing
or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116
(Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7)

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

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