cd/dvd driver not being recognized by computer

[aamar]

Hi,
Hi my dvd/cd driver just suddenly stoped working The cd driver ejects when told but when a cd or dvd's in it it just won't do anything what do i do.

Please Help.

[CCT]

Assuming Windows XP:

In Device Manager, right click on your cd/dvd drive (not driver) and click 'uninstall' and carry through with that operation and then immediately reboot.

If Windows recognizes the cd/dvd and it now works, great!

If not, you can clean your filters:

WinXP manual steps to delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters registry values that can cause CD access problems;
Warning ! Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that

you reinstall your operating system.

To manually delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters registry values, follow these steps:

1. Start Registry Editor (Start, Run, Regedit)
2. Locate and left click on the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
3. In the right panel, right click on UpperFilters (if it exsist) and click delete, and then click OK.
4. In the right panel, right click on LowerFilters (if it exists) and click delete, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.
6. Restart your computer.

NOTE: After you remove the UpperFilters entry and the LowerFilters entry, if you notice lost functionality in a particular program, such as CD recording software, you may need to reinstall that software.