Optical drive icon missing from "my computer&

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M.Rao - Sep 12, 2009 at 12:35 AM
closeup22 Posts 8923 Registration date Friday May 15, 2009 Status Member Last seen October 7, 2010 - Sep 12, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Hello,

All of a sudden optical drive (DVD writer) icon in missing from "my compter" folder. My lap top is of Acer make. when I load a CD/DVD the drive gets started but I could not see any thing on screen.

I even tried to locate it in window's explorer, but of no use. Please advice.

Malleswara Rao
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closeup22 Posts 8923 Registration date Friday May 15, 2009 Status Member Last seen October 7, 2010 2,099
Sep 12, 2009 at 08:36 AM
hi there,

to solve this issue

use link below from official Microsoft support website:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/314060/your-cd-or-dvd-drive-is-not-recognized-by-windows-or-other-programs

follow the given instructions

Thanks
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