I have just done a fresh install and after getting a few programs installed my DVD drives stopped working. They are in the bios and I have tried to update drivers ( claims I have latest ) looked in the registry and I do not have any numbers to edit as has been discribed else ware. I have changed the preferences so that the DVD shows even when empty. Does anyone out there have any ideas?
Thanks
It seems like you're experiencing issues with your DVD drives after a fresh install. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:
Check Device Manager:
Press Win + X and select "Device Manager."
Look for your DVD drives under "DVD/CD-ROM drives."
If you see a yellow exclamation mark beside the drive, right-click on it and select "Update driver" to see if Windows can find a better driver.
[]BIOS Settings:
Since you mentioned the drives are visible in BIOS, ensure that they are detected correctly.
Check for any related settings in the BIOS that might impact the DVD drives.
It seems like you're experiencing issues with your DVD drives after a fresh install. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:
Check Device Manager:
Press Win + X and select "Device Manager."
Look for your DVD drives under "DVD/CD-ROM drives."
If you see a yellow exclamation mark beside the drive, right-click on it and select "Update driver" to see if Windows can find a better driver.
[]BIOS Settings:
Since you mentioned the drives are visible in BIOS, ensure that they are detected correctly.
Check for any related settings in the BIOS that might impact the DVD drives.
[]Check Cables and Connections:
Ensure that the cables connecting the DVD drives to the motherboard are securely connected.
Try swapping the cables or connecting the drives to different ports.
[]Check Power Management:
In Device Manager, right-click on the DVD drive, go to Properties > Power Management, and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
[]Registry Check:
Be cautious when editing the registry. Incorrect changes can cause system instability.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0, and check for a DWORD value called EnumDevice1. If it's not there, create it.
Set EnumDevice1 to 1.
[]Check for Windows Updates:
Sometimes, Windows updates can include driver fixes. Make sure your system is up to date.
[]Driver Reinstallation:
Uninstall the DVD drive from Device Manager and then restart your computer. Windows should reinstall the driver automatically.
[]Check for Software Conflicts:
Sometimes, third-party software can interfere with DVD drives. Temporarily uninstall any recently installed programs to see if the issue resolves.
[]Run Hardware Troubleshooter:
Press Win + I, go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
Test the Drives:
Try booting from a bootable DVD or CD to see if the drives are functional outside of Windows. By following these steps, you might be able to diagnose and resolve the issue with your DVD drives. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific error messages during these steps.
