Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&!

Seif · Nov 10, 2008, 06:45 AM

Hi Everyone, I have a weird problem... I recently bouaght a new computer (2 months ago) quad core 9300 4 gb ram nvidia 9800 geforce gt. The DVD Drive worked fine, until yesterday when I turned on my computer the DVD Drive Didn't appear on the drives list, as though it is not connected. in the DOS screen it says that no Drive is connected (the hard drive works fine). The DVD drive seems ok, i can open and close the tray, but i cant run cds or dvds. Is there something i can do or should i open the case and check its cables?

Lowfat · Nov 10, 2008, 08:43 AM

if it isn't recognized at post, definitely check the cables. That is really the only thing it could be. Besides a dead drive.

GigaWatt · Nov 10, 2008, 10:15 AM

i agree with Lowfat, check the post screen, if the drive appears as a SATA or a ATA (PATA) drive, the the problem is with the OS, if the drive doesn't appear in the post screen, then the problem is probably with the SATA/ATA cables

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3.65 Kilos · Nov 10, 2008, 10:17 AM

Same thing has happened to me several times, and in fact, my computer right now has that problem.

I attribute the problem to dead drives, so you probably can too.

Seif · Nov 10, 2008, 11:06 AM

in the post screen you mean when i turn on my computer?
cause in that screen it says: master:none
slave:none
as though i dont have a drive at all...

Mr cairo · Nov 10, 2008, 11:38 AM

Most DVD drives have a little light that flashes green as the PC power's up are you seeing that ?

If not as suggested it may be your Cable between DVD and pc mobo but TBH if its only 2 months old i would suggest a trip back to the store where you purchased it ... you should still be under a warrenty

Seif · Dec 14, 2008, 09:25 AM

ok
so the problem is in the os.
the driver apperas in the post screen, but not in the os.
must be a driver problem, however everytime i try to install the drivers, it says that i don't have permission from my administrator.
(the dvd drive is -sony optiarc 7200 as-)

Neshi · Dec 14, 2008, 10:34 AM

run the driver executable as administrator, you do this by rightclicking the program and select "Run as administrator"

RoyBatty · Dec 14, 2008, 11:08 AM

If you have Windows XP try this: Restore Missing CD or DVD Drive
It helped me when my dvd drive disappeared.

trapezoid · Dec 15, 2008, 07:49 AM

Cables and power... try replacing the cable. If that doesn't work, swap the drive.

Seif · Dec 17, 2008, 05:51 PM

I ran as administrator it says :"target drive is not found correctly"
i have windows vista.
i have swapped the drive but still the same problem. the os doesnt recognize it although it appears in the post screen......

GigaWatt · Dec 17, 2008, 07:25 PM

then, my best bet would be that there is something wrong with the registry entries or the drivers on the OS, have you tried using any other OS besides Vista...?

grog · Dec 18, 2008, 08:24 AM

A good test would be to try to boot from the DVD drive.
Just put you Vista DVD in and see if you can boot from it.

Make sure the BIOS is set to boot from DVD first.

If this works then the DVD is working.

Seif · Dec 21, 2008, 12:50 PM

no.. but there's definitly something wrong with the vista.. gigawatt do you know what i can do with the registry?

GigaWatt · Dec 21, 2008, 05:14 PM

here is what i found in some forums after googling around a little bit... thi seems to be an age old problem even in XP... here is what seems to solve the problem.

Quote:

Restore Missing CD/Dvd Drives

follow these directions for clearing the Upper/Lower Filters in Vista: (might want to print this out)

1. Click on Start --> Run --> and type in 'regedit' followed by the enter key ( if Vista Start search or windows+R )

2. Expand the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" key (looks like a folder) by double clicking it (or

3. clicking the "+" next to it.)

4. Expand the "SYSTEM" Key

5. Expand the "CurrentControlSet" Key

6. Expand the "Control" Key

7. Expand the "Class" Key

8. Please look for a key containing the following string of letter and numbers:
{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

9. High light this key by left clicking once on it

10. On the right hand side you are looking for "UpperFilters" and "LowerFilters" under the "Name" column, once you find these please delete them by right clicking on them and choosing "delete"

11. Please exit the registry by clicking on the "X" in the top right hand corner of the screen

Reboot your computer

Seif · Dec 27, 2008, 02:41 PM

Gigawatt thanks man!!!!!!!!! It worked like magic!!!!!

GigaWatt · Dec 28, 2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seif

Gigawatt thanks man!!!!!!!!! It worked like magic!!!!!

np

, glad i could help out...

RoyBatty · Dec 28, 2008, 11:50 AM

It is the same fix I linked in post #9, but I didn't know that it is identical for Vista...

By the way, I needed this yesterday when my DVD drive disappeared after I was trying what Autoruns can do

CJLMTLCA · Jan 3, 2009, 03:43 PM

This just happened to me yesterday while trying to install a game. Drive doesn't spin up and after going to explorer i see no OD icon. Anyways, the registry fix fixed it.

I noticed one of the filters had a reference to AnyDVD. I installed the latest version a few days prior, could that have mucked something up? or some DRM detecting that app?

Nov 10, 2008, 06:45 AM	#1
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! Hi Everyone, I have a weird problem... I recently bouaght a new computer (2 months ago) quad core 9300 4 gb ram nvidia 9800 geforce gt. The DVD Drive worked fine, until yesterday when I turned on my computer the DVD Drive Didn't appear on the drives list, as though it is not connected. in the DOS screen it says that no Drive is connected (the hard drive works fine). The DVD drive seems ok, i can open and close the tray, but i cant run cds or dvds. Is there something i can do or should i open the case and check its cables?

Nov 10, 2008, 08:43 AM	#2
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,251 Rep Power: 99	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! if it isn't recognized at post, definitely check the cables. That is really the only thing it could be. Besides a dead drive. __________________ 27" iMac: i5 750 * 80GB X25-M G1 * 4GB DDR3 * HD4850 Stacker: 2600k * P8P67 Pro * 4GB DDR3 * 80GB ioXtreme * 30GB X25-E * (2) HD6950 * Asus D2 * Enermax Revo85+ HWD: (2) Xeon E5649 * EVGA SR-2 * 6GB DDR3 * 8800GTS * 1000W Antec FT01BW: (2) Xeon E5645 * EVGA SR-2 * 6GB DDR3 * GTS210 * Gigabyte 800W Odin GT Storage: (2) Sans Digital TR8M-B * 29TB

Nov 10, 2008, 10:15 AM	#3
GigaWatt Now In Color :D Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macedonia, Skopje Posts: 2,116 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! i agree with Lowfat, check the post screen, if the drive appears as a SATA or a ATA (PATA) drive, the the problem is with the OS, if the drive doesn't appear in the post screen, then the problem is probably with the SATA/ATA cables . __________________ It's not schisophrenia... it's just a voice in my head...

Nov 10, 2008, 10:17 AM	#4
3.65 Kilos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! Same thing has happened to me several times, and in fact, my computer right now has that problem. I attribute the problem to dead drives, so you probably can too.

Nov 10, 2008, 11:06 AM	Thread Starter #5
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! in the post screen you mean when i turn on my computer? cause in that screen it says: master:none slave:none as though i dont have a drive at all...

Nov 10, 2008, 11:38 AM	#6
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,764 Rep Power: 87 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! Most DVD drives have a little light that flashes green as the PC power's up are you seeing that ? If not as suggested it may be your Cable between DVD and pc mobo but TBH if its only 2 months old i would suggest a trip back to the store where you purchased it ... you should still be under a warrenty __________________

Dec 14, 2008, 09:25 AM	Thread Starter #7
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! ok so the problem is in the os. the driver apperas in the post screen, but not in the os. must be a driver problem, however everytime i try to install the drivers, it says that i don't have permission from my administrator. (the dvd drive is -sony optiarc 7200 as-)

Dec 14, 2008, 10:34 AM	#8
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,260 Rep Power: 150 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! run the driver executable as administrator, you do this by rightclicking the program and select "Run as administrator" __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Dec 14, 2008, 11:08 AM	#9
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! If you have Windows XP try this: Restore Missing CD or DVD Drive It helped me when my dvd drive disappeared.

Dec 15, 2008, 07:49 AM	#10
trapezoid DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 22	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! Cables and power... try replacing the cable. If that doesn't work, swap the drive. __________________

Dec 17, 2008, 05:51 PM	Thread Starter #11
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! I ran as administrator it says :"target drive is not found correctly" i have windows vista. i have swapped the drive but still the same problem. the os doesnt recognize it although it appears in the post screen......

Dec 17, 2008, 07:25 PM	#12
GigaWatt Now In Color :D Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macedonia, Skopje Posts: 2,116 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! then, my best bet would be that there is something wrong with the registry entries or the drivers on the OS, have you tried using any other OS besides Vista...? __________________ It's not schisophrenia... it's just a voice in my head...

Dec 18, 2008, 08:24 AM	#13
grog Roxy Music Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 623 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! A good test would be to try to boot from the DVD drive. Just put you Vista DVD in and see if you can boot from it. Make sure the BIOS is set to boot from DVD first. If this works then the DVD is working. __________________ Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD Philips 47" 1080p 47pfl7422d/37 LCD ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi BIOS 1406, AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz, G.SKILL 8GB(4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 (PC2 6400) ASUS EAH4850 TOP/HTDI/512M PCI Express 2.0 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro Sound Card, 1TB Hard Disk storage Thermaltake Tai-Chi VB5001SNA Black/ Silver Computer Case with liquid cooling AeroCool GateWatch-SV Silver GateWatch with LCD display, PC Power & Cooling 510 SLI-PFC 510W APC Back-UPS XS 1000 UPS, 1000 VA, 600 Watts Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit VM's (Fedora, RHEL4..etc) Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1

Dec 21, 2008, 12:50 PM	Thread Starter #14
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! no.. but there's definitly something wrong with the vista.. gigawatt do you know what i can do with the registry?

Dec 27, 2008, 02:41 PM	Thread Starter #16
Seif DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! Gigawatt thanks man!!!!!!!!! It worked like magic!!!!!

Dec 28, 2008, 11:50 AM	#18
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! It is the same fix I linked in post #9, but I didn't know that it is identical for Vista... By the way, I needed this yesterday when my DVD drive disappeared after I was trying what Autoruns can do

Jan 3, 2009, 03:43 PM	#19
CJLMTLCA 14X Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 601 Rep Power: 59 System Specs	Re: Invisible DVD Drive?????!%^@&! This just happened to me yesterday while trying to install a game. Drive doesn't spin up and after going to explorer i see no OD icon. Anyways, the registry fix fixed it. I noticed one of the filters had a reference to AnyDVD. I installed the latest version a few days prior, could that have mucked something up? or some DRM detecting that app? __________________