How do I fix a missing CD ROM DVD drive?

How do I fix a missing CD ROM DVD drive?

Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.

Why is my DVD drive not showing up?

Restart the computer and Windows should auto-detect the drive and reinstall the drivers for you. If your hardware is not even showing up in the Device Manager, then you may actually have a hardware problem, such as a faulty connection or a dead drive. It’s worth checking this option out if the computer is old.

How do I install a CD DVD drive?

How to Install a CD/DVD Drive in a PC

  1. Power down the PC completely.
  2. Open the computer to install the CD or DVD drive.
  3. Remove the drive slot cover.
  4. Set the IDE drive mode.
  5. Place the CD/DVD drive into the computer.
  6. Attach the internal audio cable.
  7. Attach the CD/DVD drive to the computer using an IDE cable.

How do I install a DVD driver on Windows 10?

How to Update Your CD/DVD Driver

  1. Launch Device Manager. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
  2. Right-Click Your Device. Double-click to expand the DVD/CD-ROM section, then right-click your device.
  3. Update the Driver. Click the Update Driver option.
  4. Install the New Driver.

How do I fix Select driver to install?

Remove and Reinsert the USB media.

  1. When the “Select the driver to be installed” error, appears click Cancel. (
  2. Shut down the computer.
  3. Plug your USB flash drive that contains the Windows setup files to a USB 2.0 port on the computer and start the installation again.

When does a required CD / DVD driver is missing?

A required CD/DVD driver device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. This error can occur if one or more of the following scenarios are true: The CD/DVD drive may not be compatible with Windows 7 or Windows Vista

What to do if your DVD drive is missing in Windows 7?

Fix: ‘A Required CD/DVD Drive Device Driver is Missing’ Error Message When Installing Windows 7 from a USB. If the issue is with your Computer or a Laptop you should try using Reimage Plus which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files.

Why is my DVD drive not compatible with Windows 7?

The CD/DVD drive may not be compatible with Windows 7 or Windows Vista If your installing Windows to an older PC, the CD/DVD drive may not be compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the CD/DVD drive may need to be replaced. The CD/DVD media may be damaged or dirty

Can you install Windows 7 without a CD / DVD drive?

Once it’s done, you can plug your Windows 7 installation USB back into the computer and boot from it to install Windows 7. You should be able to install windows 7 successfully without running into a required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing error. After you install your Windows 7, you can set USB 3.0 Configuration in Pre-OS back to Enabled.