Windows 7 DVD Drive undetected

[joe7dust]

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 there is no DVD drive shown under My Computer at all.

I don't see any drivers for this, it seems to be using a default 2006 CD-ROM driver from Microsuck. Dafuq? I thought Windows 7 was newer than 2006 even... If I try to update driver it claims I have the latest driver and there's nothing newer than 2006 -____-

Here's a screenshot from my Device Manager: imgur: the simple image sharer

The yellow exclaimation point is because "windows cannot load the drivers for this device" and the one below it I believe is related to either VMware or another type of Virtual Drive. I disabled it for troubleshooting. If either are uninstalled they just come right back.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue with your Liteon iHaS124 DVD drive not being detected by your system. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem: 1. Check Physical Connections: - Ensure that the SATA or power cables are properly connected to the drive. - Try using a different SATA port on the motherboard and a different power connector. 2. Reset BIOS/UEFI Settings: - Access your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings and check if the drive is recognized there. - Reset the BIOS/UEFI settings to default and see if the drive is detected. 3. Update Firmware: - If the drive is detected in BIOS/UEFI but not in Windows, try updating the firmware of the Liteon drive. 4. Reinstall Drivers: - Uninstall the current CD-ROM driver from Device Manager and restart your computer. - Windows should automatically reinstall the driver. If it doesn't, you might need to manually install the driver provided by Liteon. 5. Check Windows Registry: - Incorrect registry settings can sometimes cause issues with DVD drives. Check the registry entries related to the CD/DVD drive. 6. Run Hardware Troubleshooter: - Windows has a built-in Hardware and Devices troubleshooter that can help identify and fix hardware-related issues. 7. Check for System Updates: - Make sure your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft. Sometimes, updates can fix compatibility issues. 8. Scan for Malware: - It's possible that malware or a virus is affecting the functionality of your DVD drive. Run a full system scan with your antivirus software. By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and hopefully resolve the issue with your Liteon iHaS124 DVD drive. Let me know if you need further assistance!