cd/dvd driver

About this tag
Discussions about CD/DVD driver issues on WindowsForum.com cover problems during Windows 7 installation, where the setup reports a missing CD/DVD driver and asks for a driver disc or USB. Other threads address the drive being recognized only as a burner, preventing DVD playback, or the drive not appearing in My Computer despite being listed in Device Manager. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include updating firmware, deleting partitions before installation, and trying different burned copies of Windows. These posts reflect common challenges with optical drive recognition and driver compatibility in Windows 7.
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    Windows 7 unable to install sp 1 for Windows 7

    I continue to get error code 80070490 when trying to install the sp 1 on my windows 7 os. I have tried to run the system update readiness tool as well as the automatic troubleshooter. The readiness tool does what it needs to do without trouble. When I run the automatic troubleshooter I...
    • matafoya
    • Thread
    • background services cd/dvd driver corrupted files error error resolution installation iso missing files product key readiness tool repair security settings service pack service registration system update troubleshooter update issues windows 7 windows installation windows update
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 DVD DRIVE only recognized as a burner

    Hello, I was wondering if somone could help me out. My dvd r, rw was allowing me to watch movies. but now windows 7 is only recognizing it as a burn and will not allow me to play dvds. If I put a DVD in to play it, the disc ejects and windows asks me to insert a a disc into d drive.
    • banthonyb71
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    • burner cd/dvd driver device recognition disc eject dvd drive hardware issues optical drive troubleshooting video playback windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 CD/DVD Driver issue during W7 install

    Hi people, I'm trying to install Windows 7 on my Medion Akoya model number MD97620. Doing a boot install from the DVD, I get to the Win 7 welcome screen where I am offered the choice to install, repair or more information or something else I can't remember. When I click on install, it...
    • Portland Bill
    • Thread
    • boot install cd/dvd driver compatibility core 2 duo driver issues drivers error message firmware graphics driver installation installation issues laptop medion akoya memory stick operating system samsung sn-s083b troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Error Installing Windows 7: Required CD/DVD Drive Device Driver Missing on Dell Dimension 8400

    I have a Dell Dimension 8400 currently running Windows XP, and I cannot seem to get past this problem. I have overcome several obstacles just to get to this point, but now I seem to have hit a dead stop, and I am not making any progress at all. "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is...
    • PadenX
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    • cd/dvd driver dell dimension driver issues flash drive floppy drive installation setup error troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Successfully Installing Windows 7 RC 1 Without Partitions: A Step-by-Step Experience

    I have been fighting getting Windows 7 RC 1 to install for 2 days now. Tried 3 different burned copies of Windows 7 RC 1 in a couple of formats due to a CD/DVD Driver issue. So, I decided to totally delete any partitions on the computer that I am installing it on. That's right, no partitions...
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    Windows 7 cd/dvd driver wont work

    I have been running windows 7 7100 build x64/64-bits for a few weeks but now i have a problem it says on device manager that is working but when i go into my computer no cd/dvd are showing, If i put a cd in it would seem like its loading (green light flashing) but thats about it :confused: Its...
    • liverpoolatnight
    • Thread
    • ata cd/dvd driver computer issues device manager driver update dvd-rw hardware issues sony troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware