You have purchased a new drive, it is easy to connect it to your computer. AT modern systems the drive is detected automatically, if this did not happen and the drive is not detected, then most likely you will have to go to BIOS settings.
Instruction
Requirements.
The article is applicable for Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
Information
When you insert a disc into a CD / DVD-ROM, then by default the autorun of the disc is activated. Those. if the disc is music, then it starts playing automatically, if the disc is with a game, then the game installation interface appears, etc.
Enabling and disabling autorun CD / DVD discs using the registry.
Run";
regedit and click the "OK" button;
3. In the "Registry Editor" window, on the left side, expand the specified registry keys to the subsection " cdrom":
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\cdrom
4. Left click on the subsection cdrom and on the left side of the window find the option auto run;
5. Right-click on this option and select the menu item " Change";
6. In the "Value" field, put 1
(enable autoplay) or 0
(turn off autorun);
Enabling and disabling autorun CD / DVD discs using group policies.
Windows 2000/XP.
1. From the "Start" menu, select " Run";
2. In the "Open" field, type the command gpedit.msc and click the "OK" button;
User configuration";
Administrative Templates";
5. In this folder find and left click on the folder " System";
To disable autorun:
Disable autoplay";
Properties";
8. Set the value " Enabled" and in the "Disable autoplay on" field, select " CD drives";
9. Press the " OK";
To enable autorun:
6. On the right side of the window, find the policy " Disable autoplay";
7. Right click on this policy and select " Properties";
8. Set the value " Not set";
9. Press the " OK";
Windows vista.
1. From the "Start" menu, select " Run";
2. In the "Open" field, type the command gpedit.msc and click the "OK" button;
3. In the "Policy" section local computer", find and expand (by clicking on the "+" sign) the subsection " Computer configuration";
4. In this subsection, find and expand the folder " Administrative Templates";
5. In this folder, find and expand the " Windows Components";
6. In this folder find and left click on the folder " AutoPlay Policies";
To disable autorun:
Disable autoplay";
Properties";
9. Set the value " Enabled" and in the field "Disable autoplay", select " CD drives";
10. Press the " OK";
";
Properties";
13. Set the value " Enabled" and in the "Default Autoplay Behavior" field, select " Do not execute autorun commands";
14. Press the " OK";
To enable autorun:
7. On the right side of the window, find the policy " Disable autoplay";
8. Right click on this policy and select " Properties";
9. Set the value " Not set";
10. Press the " OK";
11. On the right side of the window, find the policy " Default autoplay option";
12. Right click on this policy and select " Properties";
13. Set the value " Not set";
14. Press the " OK";
When you try to burn or read a disc, nothing happens, or you get an error message stating that the disc burning software cannot find the CD/DVD drive.
If the window does not open when you insert a disc into the drive and the drive does not appear in File Explorer, see the CD/DVD drive does not appear page.
If Windows recognizes the CD/DVD drive but the burning software does not recognize the drive, see page .
CD/DVD drive not showing up
If the window does not open when you insert a disc into the drive, and the drive itself does not appear in Explorer, this means that the drive is not recognized by Windows. Follow the steps below to resolve this issue.
Note.If this new laptop, make sure it is equipped with a CD/DVD drive. Some notebook models do not ship with CD/DVD drives and only work with external USB drives.
Note.If after updating the OS on your computer to Windows 10 or Windows 8, a previously working drive stopped working correctly, go to step to remove the upper and lower control filters in the registry.
Step 1: Make sure the drive is present in the BIOS
If the window does not open when you insert discs and the drive does not appear in File Explorer, this may indicate a problem with the BIOS. The BIOS in a computer controls the interaction of hardware components with the operating system. If the operating system does not recognize the CD/DVD drive, check if the drive is recognized in the BIOS. Follow these steps to enter the BIOS:
laptops
Follow these steps to check the BIOS on laptops.
Desktop PCs
Follow these steps to check the BIOS on desktop PCs.
If there is no CD/DVD drive in the BIOS, the problem is most likely a hardware issue.
If the name of the CD/DVD drive is displayed in the BIOS device list, it means that BIOS system recognizes the device, and the problem is most likely caused by the software. Proceed to the step of checking the drive name in Device Manager.
Step 2: Check the Drive Name in Device Manager
If the window does not open when you insert discs and the drive does not appear in File Explorer, this may indicate a problem with the BIOS. After verifying that the CD/DVD drive is displayed in the BIOS, check the drive name in Device Manager. Follow the steps below to reinstall the drive in Device Manager and check if the drive is recognized in Windows.
On Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
Double-click DVD/CD-ROM Drives to expand the category.
Right-click the drive's name and select Delete.
If a confirmation window appears, click the OK or Yes button.
The drive name should be removed from the list (and the DVD/CD-ROM Drives category should also be removed if only one CD/DVD drive is present).
In the Device Manager window, click the Action button, select Update hardware configuration and wait until Windows detects the CD/DVD drive and installs the appropriate drivers.
When the installation is complete, the drive name should appear in Device Manager.
Step 3: Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
If the window does not open when discs are inserted and the drive does not appear in File Explorer, this may indicate a hardware problem. After checking for problems in the BIOS, use the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter to check for hardware problems. Windows includes a tool to troubleshoot hardware and devices such as CD/DVD drives. Follow these steps to check your system for problems using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:
Step 4: Reset your computer's power supply
Under certain conditions, the drive may lose communication with Windows even after a reset. Windows startup, which can cause problems detecting the CD/DVD drive. Resetting the computer's power may fix this issue. To restart the drive, do the following:
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the computer completely.
Wait until the computer has completely shut down, then unplug the power cord from the computer.
If using a notebook, remove all batteries from their bays, wait 10 seconds, then replace the battery(s). If your laptop uses an in-body battery that cannot be easily removed, skip this step.
After waiting 10 seconds, connect the power to the computer.
Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to start. When prompted for installation Windows new equipment, wait for this action to complete to check if the CD/DVD drive is available.
If the drive is still missing after a power reset, check the drive cabling on desktop computers, or clear the upper and lower registry filters for laptops.
Step 5: Check drive cable connections (desktop only)
If you are using a desktop computer, follow the steps in this section to verify that the CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected. If you are using a laptop, proceed to the step Cleaning the upper and lower registry filters.
Warning.You can cut yourself on the edges of the metal panels. Be careful not to injure yourself on the metal edges of the computer.
Attention!The device uses components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. To reduce the risk of equipment damage from electrostatic discharge, work on uncarpeted surfaces, on antistatic surfaces (such as conductive foam pads), and wear an antistatic wrist strap connected to ground.
Carefully unplug the data cable and power cable from the connectors on the back of the CD/DVD drive.
Reconnect the power and data cables on the back of the drive so that they fit snugly into the connectors without bending the pins.
Carefully remove and reconnect the CD/DVD drive's data cable to the connector on the motherboard. Take care not to accidentally disconnect other cables.
If the CD/DVD drive was not installed in the original configuration, but was installed separately, check that the drive cables are connected correctly.
Replace the cover and connect the power cable, keyboard, mouse, and video cables.
Check if the drive name is listed in the BIOS by doing the following:
Depending on the information in the BIOS setup window, do one of the following:
If a drive name is displayed, so it is recognized by the BIOS and should also be recognized by Windows.
If Windows recognizes the drive, the operation is complete.
If Windows doesn't recognize the drive, repeat the steps to check the drive name in Device Manager to see if the drive name appears in Device Manager and troubleshoot the burning software if necessary.
If a drive name still not showing, replace the cable, replace the drive, or send the computer in for repair.
Note.
If, after performing these steps, there is a suspicion of a defect in the drive, check it for operability. For more information on checking the CD/DVD drive hardware, see .
Turn off the computer, disconnect all cables from the computer, then press and hold the power button for five seconds.
Remove the side panel.
Step 6: Clean the Upper and Lower Registry Filter
To clear registry filters of error codes 10 , 19 , 31 , 32 , 39 or 41 device manager, do the following:
Step 7: Checking the CD/DVD Drive for Hardware Fault Tolerance
If, after performing the previous steps, there is a suspicion of a defective drive, check it for operability. For more information about checking your CD/DVD drive hardware, see Checking Hardware for Problems (Windows 10, 8) .
If the drive test fails, the drive should be replaced or the computer serviced.
Disc burning software does not recognize the drive
If a message appears in the CD/DVD burner window that says no drive was found, follow the steps in this section.
Note.The disc burning software that comes with HP and Compaq computers can only recognize the original CD and DVD drives that came with the computer. When adding a new drive, use the recording software that comes with it or the built-in Windows program to burn discs.
It happens that the next time you start your computer, OC Windows7 does not detect the drive. You can often solve such a problem yourself, without contacting the service department.
What to do if the computer does not see the Windows 7 drive
The reasons why the PC stops finding the CD / DVD drive can be both physical and software.
To correct the situation, the following methods should help.
Checking at the hardware level
If the device is not detected, then you need to check its performance. The reasons may be different:
- No food is being served. Press the button on the drive to eject the CD tray. If it does not respond, then it turns out that power is not being supplied to it. Perhaps the PC was upgraded and the connectors were poorly inserted back. Check the connector that goes from the drive to the power supply.
- In a loop. This cable connects the drive to the motherboard. To check the performance, the best option would be to replace it.
- In drive. Due to the ingress of dust during operation, the laser starts to malfunction, and discs may not be played back. In this case, it is recommended to clean the head from dust, but for this the component will have to be disassembled. The best solution there will be a purchase of a special disk for cleaning the head from dirt. It is enough to insert it into the drive and run it.
- In the controller. If the snag is in the firmware, then you need to go to the manufacturer's portal and download required drivers. They are installed according to the instructions downloaded in one archive with drivers.
Bios setting
You should see if it is seen as a cider in Bios. Hotkeys for entering BIOS each manufacturer has its own. Most often, the "Del" or "F2" keys are used to enter. If you do not know how to get into the BIOS, then you can read.
The "Main" tab displays connected disk devices. If you do not see "CD-ROM" on this page, then to display it, you should find the section
and set all ports to "Enable".
Exit with saving.
So, if the computer does not detect a device for working with DVD / CD discs, then you definitely need to check the permissions for it in BIOS.
There is one more nuance. When the BIOS value "CD-ROM" is present, but not displayed by the operating system, a conflict between motherboard and drive mode.
Look at the contents of the "SATA Mode" item in the "Main" section. If you have a new drive and an old motherboard, then it may not fully support the hardware. Try switching SATA Mode to another mode.
Checking the settings in the operating system
First of all, remember what software you installed recently. It happens that when installing games, they create a virtual space that can cause a conflict with the DVD drive.
Check for the presence of hardware in the system:
- Make a right mouse click on the "Computer" folder.
- Go to the "Properties" item in the pop-up window.
- In a new window, on the left, select the line "Device Manager" and open it.
- On the right, stand on the line "DVD and CD-ROM drives' and open it.
- See if it shows your drive. And is there a yellow exclamation mark next to it.
- If there is a yellow warning next to the CD drive, uninstall the driver. To do this, double-click on the line with your device, in the window that appears, in the "Driver" tab, click "Delete".
- Reboot your computer.
When booting, Win7 OS will automatically update the software for the missing component.
When the CD drive in the system is determined to be working, then:
- In the contents of "Device Manager", stand on the name of the drive and right-click the mouse, call the pop-up menu.
- Check "Device Status" in it. It must be enabled.
- If not, then turn it on. If it is enabled, then click "Disable".
- Reboot your computer.
Check the result.
Reinstall IDE and ATAPI drivers. To do this, find the "IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers" section in the "Device Manager" content and expand it. Remove all parameters one by one. At the end, reboot the system.
Use the Check Device utility
This program checks for the presence of connected hardware in Windows and, if it is not recognized, reinstalls the drivers.
- Run the program check device.
- In the main window, open "Disk devices" and check the information about the drive.
If the drive is problematic, then in the top menu "Actions" you can select "Search for driver".
Make corrections to the registry
If errors appear when trying to reinstall the CD device, then you need to delete 2 parameters from the registry "LowerFilters" and " UpperFilters». They may contain erroneous data. They can be found through the function key "F3".
After deleting these entries, be sure to restart your PC.
Scan for viruses
There are viruses that block PC hardware.
Therefore, an antivirus program must be installed on the computer. It is not necessary to have a paid one, there are many free antivirus programs for home use.
In the case when viruses were the cause of the disappearance of the sidirom, it is possible to restore the visibility of the missing component using the DVD Drive Repair program.
Perform a "System Restore"
If the drive under Windows 7 is not displayed and the failure occurred in the OS itself, then it is possible to restore the previous state by selecting a rollback point. This item is located in the "Control Panel" -> "System and Security" section.
When restoring, select the point at which the cider worked. Upon completion of the procedure, the PC will reboot.
If the above methods did not help, then the CD / DVD drive itself is not working and you should contact the service department.
As you can see, the problem of why the computer does not see the Windows 7 drive is solvable. And the above methods usually help eliminate the cause. Good work!
drive
and Autorun on the computer
Sometimes, by different reasons, including due to
Windows errors, the drive settings are lost
and Autostart.
It happens - they go astray so that the program
even formats a DVD with recordings. Thereby
Erases everything that has already been recorded on the DVD.
That's how it was on my laptop.
It happens that formatting a blank DVD starts
and doesn't end. Hangs firmly. It happened to one
from the readers of this site.
In Windows OS - it is possible to change the settings
Autorun and update drive configuration.
How to change Autoplay settings
How to change
autostart settings
To check and change settings:
Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → AutoPlay.
A window like this will open.
And you can check the settings.
With the vertical scroll bar (on the right) you can
scroll down the page. To view other options.
To change the settings, you need to open the selection by the arrow (on the right).
Suppose you need to change the settings for
blank DVD - click on the arrow. A selection will open.
When my laptop crashed in Autorun, then on that
moment, in the Autorun settings, there was an item “Do not perform
no action." With a red prohibition sign. I changed
to "Burn files to disk using Explorer". Can I have some more
put "Ask every time".
After changing the settings, click the "Save" button at the bottom of the window.
If, after changing the settings, the automatic
formatting the disc, after you have inserted a blank DVD,
then you need to initiate formatting the disk yourself.
To do this, click on the drive in the Computer folder to highlight it.
And then "File", on the Explorer panel and select from the menu that opens
"Format".
In any case, formatting a blank DVD is a must.
Without this, the program will not let you upload files to disk.
How to update the drive configuration
How to update
drive configuration
If everything is in order with the settings or, after changing the settings -
the problem with the drive remains, then you can update the configuration
equipment.
Configuration Update Path – Start → Control Panel →
Hardware and Sound → in the "Devices and Printers" section, select
"Device Manager".
