My laptop (Windows 7) doesn't recognize CD or DVD when inserted in the drive.

Original title: CDs? DVD not recognized

My laptop (Windows 7) doesn't recognize CD or DVD when inserted in the drive.  No error message does nothing! ???

Sorry my bad https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us , Ric (I've corrected the link as well)

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