Cd drive not detected in windows 11

Anonymous
2023-12-06T19:17:52+00:00

How do I get Windows 11 to detect my CD drive?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-23T15:37:01+00:00

    Answers:

    1. I have tried 2 CD drives and get the same problem
    2. This is an external CD drive
    3. This happens (after 2-3 days) with or without new programs and updates.
    4. The CD drive does not show up on the computer at all and running the device search shows nothing.
    5. The CD drive is not listed
    6. The CD drive(s) - different manufacturers - works after resetting the computer to "factory setting" - for a limited amount of time

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-15T03:25:09+00:00

    Hi Steve! My name is David. I am a user of Microsoft products like you, and it is a pleasure to greet you.

    I understand you have an issue regarding your CD drive not being detected in Windows 11. To better assist you, could you please provide a bit more information:

    1. Do you know the brand and model of your CD drive?
    2. Is the CD drive connected internally to your PC or is it an external drive?
    3. Have you made any recent changes to your computer system? For example, hardware upgrades, new software installations, or updates?
    4. Are there any error messages when you attempt to use the CD drive?
    5. Have you checked the Device Manager to see if the CD drive is listed there, and if so, does it show any errors?
    6. Have you checked if this CD drive works on another PC?

    Once I have a bit more information, I will be able to provide more targeted assistance. Best regards,

    dont know brand it is integrated in pc

    internal connectd

    just did update, but says my pc is not windows 11 ready

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-13T08:25:33+00:00

    Thanks for that idea. I'll give it a try!

    Regards, PDC

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-13T04:24:10+00:00

    I would try changing the drive letter in Disk Management if the drive shows up there.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-04-13T02:32:25+00:00

    Thanks, mine works too now. Just needed to be more patient lol. I'm actually a star trek armada 2 player but I need help setting it up on my windows 11. Still working that out thanks.

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