Multimedia - Windows Vista

The computer does not detect the optical drive
If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and
then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver.
To check your devices and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps:
1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by
User Account Control, click Continue.
3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Disc Drives or DVD/CD-ROM
drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing.
4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:
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Update the driver.
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Uninstall the device.
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Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs
any required default drivers.
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Click Properties to see if the device is working properly.
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Click Troubleshoot to fix problems.
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Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device.
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