hey i hv a problem in my comp[windows xp].there in my computer the cd drive icon is missing.expln the solution

Answer 1

Have you uninstalled any CD burning software lately? I had this happen to me a few years back after I removed a program I had installed.

First make sure that your CDROM is still connected inside the computer and if it is..try this website it really helped

http://blog.eches.net/2007/02/14/how-to-retrieve-missing-cdrom-icon/

It make seem complicated but it's really not and it helped me out.

Answer 2

It might happen that your Cd Drive is disabled or uninstall.

Reinstall your Drive
Right Click on "My Computer" - Click Properties.
Click on Hardware - Click on Device Manager
Right Click - Click on Scan Hardware for Changes.
Click on DVD/CD-Rom Drive - Right click on the name of your Drive - Click on Properties.

Check if the drive is disabled. Check the Device Status & use Troubleshooter.

or

Control Panel - Add New Hardware - Go according to the instructions.

JUST BE SURE ABOUT YOUR DRIVE HARDWARE BY CONNECTING YOUR CD ROM TO ANOTHER SYSTEM.

Answer 3

There may b many reasons:

1. open up de box n c if all connections are tight n gud.

2. restart and kepp pressing del key a screen appears just explore ull find a sec master unabled tab , just change it

n ya but b careful not 2 change nethin else it may turn n hit u.

Answer 4

Unplug the cabel, and replug it properly, check whether the ID cable from cd drive is properly attached with mother bord.
I think it will run.

Answer 5

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