CD Drives missing from Windows Explorer


  1. Posts : 5
    W7U 64bit
       #1

    CD Drives missing from Windows Explorer


    I have upgraded to W7 Ultimate, since then I have not had the CD drives showing in windows explorer in the drop down section on the left. If I put a disc in it then shows up. I am used to XP and all my drives showing.
    I looked at the properties for the drives and there is the message showing, Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19) instead of "this device is working properly".

    Can anyone help
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 1,114
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #2

    Do they show up when clicking on My Computer in Windows Explorer
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #3

    If you go to Folder Options and look under the View tab, you should see a Hide empty drives in Computer folder. If its checked, un-check it and that should fix part of your problem.
    Last edited by Brink; 26 Oct 2010 at 09:17. Reason: added link
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #4

    CD\DVD Driver corrupted in registry try this fix maybe

    Mr Samurai said:
    I have upgraded to W7 Ultimate, since then I have not had the CD drives showing in windows explorer in the drop down section on the left. If I put a disc in it then shows up. I am used to XP and all my drives showing.
    I looked at the properties for the drives and there is the message showing, Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19) instead of "this device is working properly".

    Can anyone help
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 525
    windows 7 ultimate 64bit
       #5

    here is an automated fix that may work:

    Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media
      My Computer


 

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