Windows 10: TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909

Discus and support TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a Dell 7010 Windows 10 (1909) Desktop that has TWO Optical Drives, F: and G:.In File explorer they are are listed as (F:) DVD RW Drive and (G:)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by mb300e, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. mb300e Win User

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909


    I have a Dell 7010 Windows 10 (1909) Desktop that has TWO Optical Drives, F: and G:.In File explorer they are are listed as (FTWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 :) DVD RW Drive and (GTWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 :) BD ROM Drive.The actual drives are (F: Drive) HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW GGC-H20N [Optical drive] on Sata 2and (G: Drive) PLDS DVD+-RW DS-8A8SH [Optical drive] on Sata 3If I double click on (FTWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 :) in File manager, the drawer on G: drive opens and vice versa.If anyone can offer a solution I would appreciate it very much.

    File Manager Listing of Drives

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 [​IMG]


    F: Drive Disk Mgt

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 [​IMG]


    G: Drive Disk Mgt

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 [​IMG]


    Thanks in advance. Peter B.

    :)
     
    mb300e, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. Jerry8A Win User

    Optical Drive Issue

    Hello Anak –

    Appreciate your detailed return. Your added steps really helped.

    Assuming I did the steps correctly, this is where I am now.

    Screenshot 12 shows my CD Disc shortcut on my desktop.
    Screenshot 10 shows the CD Drive shortcut listed in the “Send to” listing.
    Screenshot 11 shows the “Send to” listing after the steps were taken, but the CD drive name is not listed.

    So, it appears the steps did not work for me. And, I did try the steps, “If it still won’t do ……” and still no luck.

    What do you think?

    JerryA



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    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 [​IMG]

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909 [​IMG]
     
    Jerry8A, Mar 3, 2020
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  3. Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Mar 3, 2020
    #3
  4. LemP Win User

    TWO Mixed up Optical Drives in Dell 7010 Win 10 1909

    Optical drive letters keep swapping

    Open Disk Management (click Start, type diskmgmt.msc in the Search box, and press Enter).

    1. In the lower pane, right-click on your optical drive and select "Change drive letter and paths"
    2. Assign Y: to the first optical drive
    3. Repeat step 1 for the second optical drive and assign Z:
     
    LemP, Mar 3, 2020
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