Windows 7: My computer won't read my disc drive

Kevin54 · 02 Feb 2012

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[/ATTACH]My computer won't read my disc drive...any ideas?
Thank you,
Kevin

writhziden · 02 Feb 2012

DVD/CD Disc drive? Can you post a screenshot of your device manager and what is in My Computer? Follow the Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums guide.

Device Manager:

Click Start Menu
Right click Computer
Manage
Device Manager from the list on the left
Expand DVD/CD-Rom Drives

Alternatively:

Click Start Menu
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Device Manager from under Devices and Printers
Expand DVD/CD-Rom Drives

You can try:
Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media
or
Hardware devices are not working or are not detected in Windows

Kevin54 · 03 Feb 2012

Problem solved...Thank you Writhziden

writhziden · 03 Feb 2012

You're welcome. Glad it is now working. Which Fix It tool did the trick, the first or second one?

Kevin54 · 03 Feb 2012

It was the link to "Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media". This was after I learned what the snipping tool is used for. There is much that I don't know and I much appreciate people such as yourself who share your knowledge and experience in getting people like me out of a jam.
Kevin

writhziden · 03 Feb 2012

That is what these forums are for. We like to help people learn how to fix their own problems, and we often learn new things as we do so, as well. In most cases, the experience is rewarding to both the helper and the helpee.

Thanks for posting back what solved your problem.

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