Compaq presario dvd driver not working

 · Hi, I have a COMPAQ Presario CQ40 with optiarc DVD RW ADS ATA Device driver, recently the drive doesn't work properly. It can read and burn the disc I have previously used but when it is a new (blank disc) it doesn't read the www.doorway.ruted Reading Time: 5 mins. In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the CD and DVD devices, and then select Uninstall. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, select OK. Restart the computer. After the computer restarts, the drivers will be automatically installed. If your problem is not solved, try the next method.  · Click Start Settings Update security. Make sure that your system is up to date and there are no hardware driver updates to install. If you get .

You can try going to compaq's website and downloading the cd drive driver and see if that works. If not, report back to us. You must log in or register to reply here. () Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs www.doorway.ru (Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7) It's also possible that the drive in question requires a firmware update. The following site may be worth a visot: Software Driver Downloads - Compaq Presario SRUK Desktop PC. I understand that your Compaq Presario SRNX Desktop PC is no longer recognising your Optical Drive. I am providing you with an HP Support document: CD/DVD Drive is not Detected (Windows XP, ME, or 98), which has been designed to address the very issue that you are describing. I would suggest you review the document I have provided and follow the steps set out within to identify and resolve your issue.

It is also possible to install Windows from a Bootable USB thumb drive if you are interested in that option. Have you checked with the laptop. I have the same problem (my laptop doesn't recognize my DVD ROM in My Computer). But the problem is, that none of these solution worked for me and my Device. Alright Windows users listen up. I had the same problem and your site helped me out a lot, however none of your solutions worked for me.