Please guys help me out i can't find my cd/dvd in my computer. i run vista home premiun 32bits.
Thanks
Ken
Thanks
Ken
cd/dvd drive missing from my computer
- Thread starter fyneken
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Hi, fyneken, and welcome to the forums.
Can you describe in more detail what exactly is going on? What have you done to test this, and does your machine boot up from any CDs? Also, have you recently changed anything, such as installing / uninstalling software, changing settings in the Registry, changing settings in the BIOS, etc?
Can you describe in more detail what exactly is going on? What have you done to test this, and does your machine boot up from any CDs? Also, have you recently changed anything, such as installing / uninstalling software, changing settings in the Registry, changing settings in the BIOS, etc?
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- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro X64 Insider Preview (Skip Ahead) latest build
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- The Beast Model V (homebrew)
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- Intel Core i7 965 EE @ 3.6 GHz
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- eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
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Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SATA III SSD (User Tree)
2 * Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II Mech. HD
Seagate ST1500DL001-9VT15L Barracuda 7200.12 1.5 TB S
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- Thermaltake Black Widow TX TR2 850W 80+ Bronze Semi-Mod ATX
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- Corsair H100 (CPU, dual 140 mm fans on radiator) + Air (2 *
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- Conextant 20671 SmartAudio HD
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- Lenovo 15" Matte
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- INTEL Cherryvill 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SSD
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- AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex
Hi Johngalt,
The only thing i uninstalled is adode flash and i have install it back again. As for booting from cd, i have not tried it since it does not recongize any cd from there. infact i can't see it in my computer, but when i check device manager, i will see that the cd/dvd is working well.
This for me means it's still in my computer, but how to bring it back is what i don't know. Please help me out.
Thanks
fYneken
The only thing i uninstalled is adode flash and i have install it back again. As for booting from cd, i have not tried it since it does not recongize any cd from there. infact i can't see it in my computer, but when i check device manager, i will see that the cd/dvd is working well.
This for me means it's still in my computer, but how to bring it back is what i don't know. Please help me out.
Thanks
fYneken
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you really should try booting from CD, as that will confirm that it is actually working....
And you're absolutely positive that that uninstalling Flash was the only thing? Now antivirus updates, no Windows Defender updates, no Windows Updates in general?
And you're absolutely positive that that uninstalling Flash was the only thing? Now antivirus updates, no Windows Defender updates, no Windows Updates in general?
My Computers
System One System Two
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- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro X64 Insider Preview (Skip Ahead) latest build
- Manufacturer/Model
- The Beast Model V (homebrew)
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 965 EE @ 3.6 GHz
- Motherboard
- eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
- Memory
- 3 * Mushkin 998981 Redline Enhanced triple channel DDR3 4 GB CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
- Graphics Card(s)
- eVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-3979-KB)
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio (onboard)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2 * Lenovo LT2323pwA Widescreeen
- Screen Resolution
- 2 * 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- SanDisk Ultra SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960 GB SATA III SSD (System)
Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SATA III SSD (User Tree)
2 * Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II Mech. HD
Seagate ST1500DL001-9VT15L Barracuda 7200.12 1.5 TB S
- PSU
- Thermaltake Black Widow TX TR2 850W 80+ Bronze Semi-Mod ATX
- Case
- ThermalTake Level 10 GT (Black)
- Cooling
- Corsair H100 (CPU, dual 140 mm fans on radiator) + Air (2 *
- Keyboard
- Logitech G15 (gen 2)
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master (shared)
- Internet Speed
- AT&T Lightspeed Gigabit duplex
-
- Operating System
- Sabayon Linux (current, weekly updates, 5.1.x kernel)
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkPad E545
- CPU
- AMD A6-5350M APU
- Motherboard
- Lenovo
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics card(s)
- Radeon HD (Embedded)
- Sound Card
- Conextant 20671 SmartAudio HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Lenovo 15" Matte
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 * 1050
- Hard Drives
- INTEL Cherryvill 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SSD
- PSU
- Lenovo
- Case
- Lenovo
- Cooling
- Lenovo
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master (shared) | Synaptics TouchPad
- Keyboard
- Lenovo
- Internet Speed
- AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex
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Johngalt,
Thanks man i will try that as soon as i leave the offshore. i don't have my backup cd with me here. I will get back to you as soon as i try that.I also got this from the forum. Please a look at it and give me your advice. To resolve this problem, remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps: 1.Click Start
, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue. 2.Locate, and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.3.In the right pane, right-click UpperFilters, and then click Delete. 4.Click Yes to confirm the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry.5.In the right pane, right-click LowerFilters, and then click Delete. 6.Click Yes to confirm the removal of the LowerFilters registry entry.7.Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer. Note After you remove the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall any affected programs. If the problem recurs, contact the program vendor to determine whether an update is available for the program.
Thanks man i will try that as soon as i leave the offshore. i don't have my backup cd with me here. I will get back to you as soon as i try that.I also got this from the forum. Please a look at it and give me your advice. To resolve this problem, remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps: 1.Click Start
Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.3.In the right pane, right-click UpperFilters, and then click Delete. 4.Click Yes to confirm the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry.5.In the right pane, right-click LowerFilters, and then click Delete. 6.Click Yes to confirm the removal of the LowerFilters registry entry.7.Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer. Note After you remove the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall any affected programs. If the problem recurs, contact the program vendor to determine whether an update is available for the program.
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Sid,
If i delete this filters entry, my system will not crash. I must tell you truth am scare to carry out this operation. I will try it once i get home, if you assure me that nothing will happen.
Thanks
If i delete this filters entry, my system will not crash. I must tell you truth am scare to carry out this operation. I will try it once i get home, if you assure me that nothing will happen.
Thanks
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Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.
If, as specified above, you are in the appropriate subkey, deleting upperfilters and lowerfilters won't alter your system.
Before modifying the registry, create a restore point in case of
If, as specified above, you are in the appropriate subkey, deleting upperfilters and lowerfilters won't alter your system.
Before modifying the registry, create a restore point in case of
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Sid,
Thank you very well, i will be careful in doing it, but what about if i format my system? I hope this will also solve the problem, Please Advice.
Thank you very well, i will be careful in doing it, but what about if i format my system? I hope this will also solve the problem, Please Advice.
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If the DVD doesn't boot you won't have much luck formatting and reinstalling - and that is a *drastic* step to take, as any updates that get installed afterward may cause the problem to reappear. Plus, it takes a lot of time, even if you have a recovery partition on your laptop - you need to re-enter all your settings for programs, etc....
My Computers
System One System Two
-
- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro X64 Insider Preview (Skip Ahead) latest build
- Manufacturer/Model
- The Beast Model V (homebrew)
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 965 EE @ 3.6 GHz
- Motherboard
- eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
- Memory
- 3 * Mushkin 998981 Redline Enhanced triple channel DDR3 4 GB CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
- Graphics Card(s)
- eVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-3979-KB)
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio (onboard)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2 * Lenovo LT2323pwA Widescreeen
- Screen Resolution
- 2 * 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- SanDisk Ultra SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960 GB SATA III SSD (System)
Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SATA III SSD (User Tree)
2 * Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II Mech. HD
Seagate ST1500DL001-9VT15L Barracuda 7200.12 1.5 TB S
- PSU
- Thermaltake Black Widow TX TR2 850W 80+ Bronze Semi-Mod ATX
- Case
- ThermalTake Level 10 GT (Black)
- Cooling
- Corsair H100 (CPU, dual 140 mm fans on radiator) + Air (2 *
- Keyboard
- Logitech G15 (gen 2)
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master (shared)
- Internet Speed
- AT&T Lightspeed Gigabit duplex
-
- Operating System
- Sabayon Linux (current, weekly updates, 5.1.x kernel)
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkPad E545
- CPU
- AMD A6-5350M APU
- Motherboard
- Lenovo
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics card(s)
- Radeon HD (Embedded)
- Sound Card
- Conextant 20671 SmartAudio HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Lenovo 15" Matte
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 * 1050
- Hard Drives
- INTEL Cherryvill 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SSD
- PSU
- Lenovo
- Case
- Lenovo
- Cooling
- Lenovo
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master (shared) | Synaptics TouchPad
- Keyboard
- Lenovo
- Internet Speed
- AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex