Dec 21, 2018 · I believe there is a problem with my DVD/Cd drive not detecting my blank CD-R. I am trying to burn a back up to CD from Windows Media Player But when I put my blank cd in it doesn't see it. Same goes for trying to play a cd too. I have tried with iTunes...same problem. Thanks Folks for invaluable advice. Rob

Nov 17, 2015 · This could be due to incompatibility of the DVD/CD drive. Let's try the following steps and check. Step 1: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. a. Press Windows key + X on the keyboard. b. Click on Control panel. c. Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Control panel search box. d. Click on Troubleshooting and click on View ...

Apr 16, 2014 · b) You will see the list of drives, right click on CD/DVD ROM and select Eject. c) Place the CD/DVD and push it gently back. The CD/DVD ROM tray will take the disk in. You can ever refer to the User Manual of the laptop and check if you find the steps to open the CD/DVD ROM drive. Write to us with the status of the issue, we will assist you ...

My CD/DVD drive will not burn. Ok up to 'Files waiting to be be burned' but once the burn starts (or seems to) the drive just runs on (audibly) and I have to 'Restart' in order to eject the cd. The

Oct 15, 2017 · Open Windows Explorer (by, for example, pressing the Windows Logo key and the E key simultaneously). To see the contents of a CD or DVD in the drive, double-click on the icon for the drive. If you want a shortcut to the drive, right-click the icon for the drive and select "Create shortcut" -- the shortcut will be created on your Desktop.

Feb 1, 2018 · Click the drop-down arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to reveal the existing optical drives. Right-click on your optical drive and select Uninstall; Restart your PC after uninstalling the optical drive. Windows will automatically detect the drive then reinstall it. You can also use the option Update Driver Software from the Device Manager.

Jun 5, 2016 · Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall DVD-CD ROM Driver in compatibility mode from manufacturer's website. Follow these steps to Uninstall DVD-CD ROM driver. Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager. Search for DVD-CD ROM driver and expand it. Right click on the DVD-CD ROM driver and select Uninstall.

Dec 7, 2023 · I understand you have an issue regarding your CD drive not being detected in Windows 11. To better assist you, could you please provide a bit more information: 1. Do you know the brand and model of your CD drive? 2. Is the CD drive connected internally to your PC or is it an external drive? 3. Have you made any recent changes to your computer ...

Jun 22, 2023 · Press this key or key combination to eject the drive door. Software Eject: If the physical button or keyboard shortcut doesn't work, you can try ejecting the CD/DVD-ROM drive using software. Right-click on the drive icon in your file explorer (e.g., "This PC" or "My Computer") and select "Eject" or "Open."

May 12, 2020 · Hi! I'm running Windows 10 on a Lenovo Flex 14 laptop. When I plug in my external CD drive (which uses 2 USB ports), the drive spins the disk like it's connecting (maybe this is just because it is drawing power) but never appears as a device on my computer.