Satellite A500 and Win8 - DVD player does not work

I upgraded my Satellite A500-17 X to Windows 8, but now my DVD drive does not work.

Anyone know how I can get it working again.
Thank you.
Cumbria

Solution here:
http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...e&soID=3516888

* Uninstall Toshiba programs: *.
• TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
• TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Then restart your PC using the power--> reboot option in Windows 8.
Your CD/DVD should be available now.
To help uninstall these programs, follow the instructions below

* To uninstall a program or application: *.
1. on the home screen, type Control Panel
2. select Programs--> uninstall a program
3. find two programs listed above and uninstall these applications
4. once the application programs are uninstalled, restart your computer using the power--> reboot option in Windows 8
5. when the power to the computer on the CD/DVD drive should be available
If the CD/DVD drive still does not appear, follow the instructions below to uninstall a device driver

* To uninstall a device driver: *.
1. on the home screen, type Device Manager
2. Select Device Manager > CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives > right click on the displayed device > select uninstall.
3. once the driver uninstall, shut down your computer by using the method of restart. The driver will be installed automatically when the computer restarts.
4. the CD/DVD drive should now be shown.

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