DVD drive not displaying


  1. freezepop
    Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Pro (x64)
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    DVD drive not displaying


    Hey my DVD drive doesn't display even after I insert a disk
    when i restart my pc it shows up for like a few mins and then disappears

    I was able to get the name of the drive
    its an Optiara DVD RW AD-5540A ATA drive

    I would appreciate all the help received Thanks
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  3. natethegreatdog
    Posts : 3
    windows 7 ultimante x32
       New #2

    by not displaying do you mean not in your "My computer" or "unable to play video"
    also is it IDE or sata and please provide system specs here to help :)
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