Solved: Lost CD Drive D

My cd drive D doesn't show any more when clicking MY COMPUTER nor will anything load from it. I suspect that it was caused by a scan I made from a reg cleaner "Regcure". I ran the scan but did not purchase the full version. Thats the only thing I am aware of that may have caused the problem. How can I get it back?? Help please.

 

Donwan, Check out the instructions at the link below which require editing the registry so be carefull. You may want to create a new System Restore Point first.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/restore_missing_cd_or_dvd_drive.htm

Tufenuf

 

I seem to have multiple problems. My system restore won't work regardless of dates chosen. I would like to reinstall Win XP but my cd rom doesn't work. First priority is to get the cd rom working. I tried installing a new driver for the cd rom from Dell but that didn't work either. I am in panic mode. Pls help.

 

I have restored drive D by removing upper and lower filters in the registry as per Dell Support instructions. It works!!