Windows 10: My CD/DVD thing does not appear in Windows Explorer,

i cannot see that cd/dvd in my windows explorer, i have not a proper dvd/cd program to do that, but i have well a dvd,cd case

how can i fix it on my win10 packard bell laptop?

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Windows 7 Professional keeps dropping the DVD/CD drive

Working with a fresh install (2nd attempt) of Windows 7 Professional on new hardware. The motherboard is a Gigabyte EP45-UD3P. Running 4G of RAM and an Intel Q9400 Quad Core CPU. The DVD/CD optical drive is a Pioneer DVR-218L.

Here's the problem - after two fresh installs, Windows 7 drops the DVD/CD drive and I get the following error in Device Manager (The device cannot start {code 10}). After the install, the drive works for a period of time, then stops working and I get the error code.

The driver appears to be a standard Windows driver (CD-ROM driver).

I've tried uninstalling the drive and re-installing it in Device Manager but it does not work - I continue to get the device error.

I've also swapped out the DVD/CD drive to insure it's not a bad unit. Same problem with both drives.

What do you suggest for next steps?? Could it be an issue with the motherboard?? A driver problem?

I visited the Pioneer web site - could not find any help or additional Windows 7 drivers.

What now??

 

laptop DVD drive not appearing on windows?

Well my cousin is coming down soon with his laptop to get his DVD drive fixed because on my computers his DVD drive isn't appeared on the list,he can eject his DVD drive but it doesn't appear on windows..anyone know how to fix this?? would entering bios help?? would i be able to format it?

 

CD/DVD drive not appearing in File Explorer since latest Windows 10 update

After the latest Windows 10 update (version 1607) on 15/10/16 the CD/DVD drive on my Acer Aspire 4552 laptop does not appear in File Explorer and can't be accessed. The drive, a Slimtype DVD A DS8A5SH, is listed in Device Manager with no error alerts. Clicking
on Properties shows the device working normally. I have tried updating the drivers and windows says I have the latest drivers. I have run the usual troubleshooting methods with no success. The drive spins when I put a CD in and did work in the previous version
of Windows 10. In Disk Management the drive is listed as Drive 1 but is 'not initialised' (C: is Drive 0). I have checked the pc's BIOS and the drive is listed no 2 in the boot sequence.

Comparing Device Manager on this PC with another, I see there is no category for DVD/CD drives listed on the problem PC. The DVD/CD drive is listed under 'Disk drives'. Does this indicate the source of the problem?