There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
 
Windows Vista
Tag Cloud
audio blue screen boot bsod computer cpu crash dell desktop driver drivers error excel external hard drive firefox freezes freezing hard drive hardware hijackthis internet internet explorer itunes laptop malware motherboard mouse network networking ntfs outlook outlook 2007 power printer problem ram router screen slow sound trojan usb virus vista vista 32-bit windows windows xp windowsxp winxp wireless
Search
Search in:
 
Advanced Search
Tech Support Guy Forums > Operating Systems > Windows Vista >
lost cd/dvd drive


Computer problem? Tech Support Guy is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations. Click here to join today! If you're new to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. Enjoy!

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
pigaroo's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 23 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Jan-2008, 11:46 AM #1
lost cd/dvd drive
I am running Vista on my computer. I can't seem to find my cd/dvd drive. I put a disc in the rom and I can't play it. The whole thing just seemed to vanish. i even tried to burn something and it said there is no disc drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated
salcano's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 133 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Experience: know somethings will help people if i know
10-Jan-2008, 11:55 AM #2
make sure there is no ? on your dvd drive in


start
control panel
switch to classic view
device manager
then dvd/cd rom drive
pigaroo's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 23 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Jan-2008, 12:00 PM #3
I just checked and there is no listing there for it
salcano's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 133 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Experience: know somethings will help people if i know
10-Jan-2008, 12:09 PM #4
im no expert but i think its been installed of your system ill do some searches to find out how to reinstall
pigaroo's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 23 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Jan-2008, 12:17 PM #5
thank you.
salcano's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 133 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Experience: know somethings will help people if i know
10-Jan-2008, 12:17 PM #6
what make is your computer ?
salcano's Avatar
Computer Specs
Senior Member with 133 posts.
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Experience: know somethings will help people if i know
10-Jan-2008, 12:24 PM #7
go into

c drive
windows
system32
drivers
and look for cdrom.sys if thats not in there then it has been removed from your system
pigaroo's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 23 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Jan-2008, 12:32 PM #8
my computer is a Acer, I can't find the cd drive inorder to follow the rest of your instructions
pigaroo's Avatar
Computer Specs
Junior Member with 23 posts.
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Experience: Intermediate
10-Jan-2008, 12:35 PM #9
sorry i figured out what you meant and yes it is there but I can't open the file. Whats next?
Closed Thread

THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
Are you having the same problem? We have volunteers ready to answer your question, but first you'll have to join for free. Need help getting started? Check out our Welcome Guide.


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.



Thread Tools


You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:02 AM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2008 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.