Lack of DVD player

My cd/dvd drive has disappeared. It is even not listed in Device Manager. When a disc is inserted, turns & the witness disk is turned on, the hard drive light is on, but it is not recognized.

any ideas?

Hi skip the hassle,

Run the fixit available in the article (also valid for Windows XP) below as suggested by Michael Murphy.

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

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

It's Windows Vista Forums, you can post your query on the Forums of Windows XP for more expert help

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/xphardware/threads

Thank you, and in what concerns:

Ajay K

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