cd/dvd writer not found

[derek l]

Merry Xmas to all, strange problem has just happened vs 10 cant find my cd/dvd device . when i go to burn NO DEVICE shows up . Also import from dvd ,says invalid parameter . Any help is good news
Thanks Derek[/img]

[sjj1805]

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Lost CD Rom Drives.

[derek l]

Thanks will do

[2Dogs]

I believe the reference to the Ulead Burning Helper service is a bit of a red herring. I've never liked it running automatically, and always set it to manual with no ill effects.

One thing that has worked for me in the past if no programs, including Windows see the drive, has been to remove the drive, reboot, shut down, then reinstall the drive. It should force windows to re-detect the drive.

Sometimes the 4 pin molex power connectors can fail or become unseated. If it does turn out to be a problem with the power connector, you might try "exercising" it to remove any corrosion, or even using another available connector from the power supply.

You might similarly give the IDE ribbon cable a wiggle, or the SATA cable if it's a SATA drive, though since those cables carry far less current than the power cable, they don't tend to be as problematical.

I would try that before any registry tweaks.

[sjj1805]

2Dogs

Good advice and I have copied it to the very beginning of the article in our FAQ's.