Windows 10: Problems Loading Programs via disk drive

Since I loaded WIndows 11 to my laptop, I've had problems with my computer. I cannot load any programs via disks, I get an error saying my Windows Installer is not installed. What this heck has Windows 11 done to my laptop!!!!????

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DVD Drive issues.

The games used to run, now apparently the disks don't even read.

Go to Device Manager and remove the DVD
Scan for hardware changes and update driver as OS suggests

Still not working?

1) Clean the heads.
2) Run a diagnostic program on the drive.

Nothing else has changed about your system aside from the OS?

Revert to XP Home, assuming you don't find the source of the problem in steps above.

 

Run disk from portable disk drive

Didn't really give a lot of information to the OP.

"RESETTING" is a loaded word with Windows versions 8 - 10 and refers to a Windows recovery function with potentially unfortunate consequences for the unaware.

The STEP 4: instructions are a little more complete, but omit an important step. The drive with disk inserted must be connected to the laptop before restarting the laptop. Then, if the USB and DVD drivers are loaded at boot time, the DVD may be available for use.

 

HP Disk Drive not visible

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community.

I would suggest you follow the steps below and see if it helps:

Method 1: I would suggest you first try the Troubleshooter.

Please follow the steps below:

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  Type “Troubleshooting” on the Windows Search bar and hit enter.
  
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  On the left side of the Troubleshooting window, click on “View all”
  
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  Click on Hardware and Devices. Please provide a password if asked for it and click ok.
  

Method 2:

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  Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
  
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  Expand the Sound, Video and game controllers.
  
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  Right-click on the Disk Drives and click on Properties.
  
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  Go to the Drivers Tab and Click Enable (If not enabled).
  
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  Restart the computer and check.
  

Hope this helps. Please reply if you have further related queries.

Regards,