Missing CD/DVD Drive in Windows 8
I recently discovered a problem since installing Windows 8, my CD/DVD drive was missing.
d) Type following and press enter
reg.exe add “HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0” /f /v EnumDevice1 /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00000001
e) Reboot the system.
f) Verify if the problem has been resolved.
c) Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.
d) Select “Hardware and Devices”.
Note: Download the drivers from the Manufacturer’s website and install it.
a) Press Windows Key + R, type devmgmt.msc.
b) Expand the CD/DVD ROM drivers, click on the drivers.
c) Click on properties, click on uninstall tab.
d) Click OK.
e) Right-click on the driver executable/installer file.
f) Click on Properties and select the Compatibility tab.
g) Click the checkbox before Run this program in Compatibility mode for option and select Windows 7.
h) In the list-down box; then try installing the device driver via Run as administrator.
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