DVD Drive not detected


  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit on Desktop & 64bit on Laptop
       #1

    DVD Drive not detected


    Hi there..

    I have a problem regarding DVD drive not getting detected in Windows seven.
    I checked in Device Manager, and it shows that DVD drive is disabled. I checked the properties
    and it shows the following message -

    Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)
    Note: The DVD drive is working fine because it is working in Linux.

    Kindly help.

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    What type of disk drive is it? what brand and model? Search for the brand and model on the official manufacturer site. Sounds to me like you do not have the driver installed.
    When did the issue start to occur? Could you use your disk drive before? Did it suddenly stop working?
    What happens when you try to enable it? Have you tried telling windows to search for a driver from windows update?
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  3. Posts : 5,092
    Windows 7 32 bit
       #3

    If the drive worked before, do you have a Restore Point prior to the drive problem? If so, that's an easy fix that's worth a shot. Otherwise I agree with Andrew. I'd go to the drive maker's site and download the latest W7 driver.
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  4. Posts : 1,007
    Winndows 7 32 bit
       #4

    mr payne said:
    Hi there..

    I have a problem regarding DVD drive not getting detected in Windows seven.
    I checked in Device Manager, and it shows that DVD drive is disabled. I checked the properties
    and it shows the following message -

    Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)
    Note: The DVD drive is working fine because it is working in Linux.

    Kindly help.

    Thanks
    Hi mr payne,

    It might not be disabled but not loading the drivers for the DVD drive. Please post a screenshot of the device manager so we can check the same. If you need help in posting screenshot see this.

    You should also check these useful links below which should help you resolve this issue:

    Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

    DVD/CD-ROM drive Code 39 - Microsoft Community

    Kindly update your system specs here by following this.

    Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit on Desktop & 64bit on Laptop
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I wanted to mount an image using a virtual drive. And when I installed Alcohol and daemon tools, it also failed to create a virtual drive. So what could be the problem?

    I have attached an image of the device manager for reference.

    Thanks for the replies.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails DVD Drive not detected-driver.jpg  
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  6. Posts : 1,007
    Winndows 7 32 bit
       #6

    mr payne said:
    I wanted to mount an image using a virtual drive. And when I installed Alcohol and daemon tools, it also failed to create a virtual drive. So what could be the problem?

    I have attached an image of the device manager for reference.

    Thanks for the replies.
    Hi mr payne,

    Thanks for your reply. Kindly remove the virtual drive software from the system and then uninstall the DVD drive.

    Then perform the steps outlined in the link below which should help you resolve this issue.

    Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.
      My Computer


 

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