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    Windows 7 Unable to detect/read CD/DVD

    My Windows 7 is unable to read any CD/DVDs I put and I've tried several methods like uninstalling driver, reboot then let it auto reinstall again. Nothing works. My device name is optiarc dvd+-rw ad-5540a ata. Hope someone can help me :frown:
    • Ahjeff
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    • auto reinstall cd/dvd drive issue driver uninstall hardware troubleshooting media playback optiarc reboot tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 External esata HDD not recognized

    I just got a western digital 1tb esata/usb external hdd. i tried it in vista and it works perfectly. booted into 7 and its not recognized at all. any ideas how to fix this? Thanks
    • outy565
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    • disk management esata external hdd hardware troubleshooting not recognized storage issue usb western digital windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Safely Remove Hardware - Long Lag Time

    When I want to safely remove some hardware I click on the icon located in the system tray. However it takes about 60 seconds for the option for me to remove the hardware to come up. I have tried it with various pieces of hardware plugged in (and unplugged) and I get the same thing result. I'm...
    • villiamdy
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    • dell xps hardware troubleshooting lag time performance remove hardware system tray usb issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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