Windows 10: Not Able To Connect To CD Rom That Is Shared On Network Ever Since I Upgraded To Windows 10 Pro

I have a Windows 10 Pro Box that has a DVD\CD ROM installed on it. I shared it so the other computer on my network can use it since my laptop doesn't have a CD ROM (this box is a Windows 10 Pro box as well). I get the following error:


A few days ago, I had no problem accessing this shared DVD/CD Rom from my laptop but the computer that has the drive installed had Windows 7 Pro on it.


I just upgraded this system and ever since I've upgraded to Windows 10 Pro 2 days ago, I get this error. I've googled and googled and can't seem to find anything as to what this could be.


Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated.




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Problems with CD-ROM drive after upgrading to Windows 10.

Hi Karen,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



I understand your concern about accessing the CD-ROM drive on Windows 10.



Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• 
  Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
  
• 
  What exactly happens when you try to access CD-ROM drive?
  
• 
  Were you able to see any error message/ error notification with this issue?
  

• Have you connected the drive to your computer and check if it is detected in Device Manager?

I suggest you to try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: If the drive is being detected in Device Manager try the below to update the drivers:

• • 
    Right click on Start button and select
    Device Manager.
    
  • 
    Expand DVD/CD ROM drives, right click on the drivers and click on
    Update driver software.
    
  • 
    Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
    

Step 2: If the device is not detected on your computer try to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
  
• Click Next to run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information for further assistance.

 

Can I share a network connection from a VM to the host OS?

hmm, i will assumer no responces = no, i cannot share it... lucky me, i finally got it to work in 7 with steps pretty close... Program Files > Pantech is where you will need to point windows to inorder to the card running in 7... though it would be nice to be able to share hardware and network connections from a VM to the host PC...

 

CD Rom

If you have a desktop computer try the following step:

Shutdown the PC.

Unplug the data cable (ATA or SATA) and the power source (4 Pin Molex or SATA Power)

After boot the Windows 10 without CD Rom.

Shutdown the PC and connect the CD Rom.

Boot the OS.

Regards.