About this tag
The tag 'detected' on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting scenarios where hardware components are not recognized by Windows or the BIOS. Common issues include RAM detected in BIOS but not in Windows, keyboard and mouse not detected at boot, DVD drives missing from My Computer, and BSOD errors linked to detection problems. Users often seek solutions for driver updates, BIOS settings, and hardware reconnections. The content focuses on practical fixes for detection failures in Windows 10 and Windows 7 systems.
  1. knoho

    RAM detected by BIOS but not by Win10

    Hi, I have an ASUS G56JK. I purchased 2x16GB DDR3L (Crucial). If I install just one or both memories, Windows won't start. However, I've tried combining one that the laptop brought originally with one of the memories I just bought. In the BIOS it says 24GB, but in Windows 8GB. I already...
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Keyboard and mouse stopped working.

    Hi This happened to me this evening. I booted my computer and neither the keyboard of mouse was detected, I had to hard shutdown the computer because I had no way to interact with it. I did this 3 times and the same thing happened. Then pulled the plugs out for both the mouse and keyboard...
  3. gussic

    Windows 7 Frequent BSOD Issues: Need Help Troubleshooting

    Hi Guys, Getting this BSOD quite a bit, and no idea how to fix.... Link RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed
  4. J

    Windows 7 DVD Drive undetected

    I have a Liteon iHaS124 (B version?) and I have kind of a bizarre problem with it. It worked well for over a year, now suddenly I have no detected drive at all. I tried flashing the FW back to stock, but it says no drive detected. It's definitely connected and powered, I can eject just fine but...
    • joe7dust
    • Thread
    • cd-rom compatibility connection detected device manager driver update drivers dvd drive eject error exclamation mark firmware hardware lite-on power storage troubleshooting virtual drive windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support