cd-dvd icon repair

1. How do I fix the CD DVD icon not showing up on my computer?
2. How do I restore my computer CD drive icon?
3. How do I fix repair windows won't recognize DVD drive?
4. How do I reinstall my CD DVD drive?
5. Why is my CD drive not detected?
6. Can't find DVD CD-ROM drives in Device Manager?
7. When I put a CD in my computer nothing happens Windows 10?
8. How do I find my CD drive on my computer?
9. How do I open my CD drive on my computer?
10. Why is my DVD player not reading the disc?
11. How do you fix a disc that won't read?
12. How do I fix my DVD drive missing from Windows 10 8 7?

How do I fix the CD DVD icon not showing up on my computer?

Optical Drives (CD/DVD) Icon Not Showing in My Computer Window

1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor.
2. Now go to following key: ...
3. Look for "UpperFilters" and "LowerFilters" strings in right-side pane. ...
4. Restart the system and now you should have access to your optical drives.

How do I restore my computer CD drive icon?

You can reinstall the drivers for the CD/DVD drive by going to Start, Control Panel, System and Security, System and then clicking on Device Manager. Expand CD/DVD-ROM Drives, then right-click on the device and click Uninstall.

How do I fix repair windows won't recognize DVD drive?

In order to resolve the Windows doesn't recognize DVD issue, here are six solutions to get you started:

1. Use Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.
2. Reinstall or update the driver.
3. Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers.
4. Fix corrupted registry entries.
5. Create registry subkey.
6. Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers.

How do I reinstall my CD DVD drive?

Boot to the Windows 10 desktop, then launch Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. Expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the optical drive listed, then click Uninstall. Exit Device Manager then restart your computer. Windows 10 will detect the drive then reinstall it.

Why is my CD drive not detected?

If the CD-ROM works in Safe Mode but not in normal Windows, a running program is causing the issue, or the drivers are corrupt. Open Device Manager, highlight and remove the CD-ROM by pressing the delete key. After deleting the CD-ROM, reboot the computer. Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.

Can't find DVD CD-ROM drives in Device Manager?

Try this - Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click the device - Driver's Tab -click Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) - then RIGHT CLICK the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if drive is not shown continue below.

When I put a CD in my computer nothing happens Windows 10?

This probably occurs because Windows 10 disables autoplay by default. Hold down the Windows + R keys to open the Run window. ... Select Browse and navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually your D drive).

How do I find my CD drive on my computer?

Microsoft Windows users

1. Open System Information.
2. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components.
3. If you see "CD-ROM," click it once to display the CD-ROM in the left window. Otherwise, click "+" next to "Multimedia" and then click "CD-ROM" to see the CD-ROM information in the left window.

How do I open my CD drive on my computer?

In Windows, search for and open File Explorer. In the Computer window, select the icon for the disc drive that is stuck, right-click the icon, and then click Eject. The disc tray should open.

Why is my DVD player not reading the disc?

Make sure that the disc has been inserted properly into the player. Make sure that the DVD player is connected properly to the TV . Check that the TV where the DVD player is connected to is set to the right input. ... Make sure the DVD region code and format of the discs are compatible with the player.

How do you fix a disc that won't read?

5 Ways to Repair a CD or DVD

1. Clean the disc using a soft lint-free cloth and a dab of warm water and mild detergent. ...
2. Fill scratches with toothpaste. ...
3. Soften scratches with heat from a 60W lightbulb. ...
4. Fill the scratch with a wax-based product. ...
5. Cover holes in the data layer with pen and tape.

How do I fix my DVD drive missing from Windows 10 8 7?

Start DVD Drive Repair, go to the Tools menu and select Device Manager. You can also press Windows+X on your keyboard or right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager from the list to open Device Manager. On the Device Manager window, go to the View menu and select Show hidden devices.