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Old 12-26-2007, 08:09 PM
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Default Vista doesn't see my dvd drives any more?
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how was it resolved?

I recently built a computer and installed Vista Home Premium(OEM). Like most others, I had some problems at first. After systematically, downloading drivers and updating MS software things were looking pretty good.

After loading the last 3 Windows updates, My computer doesn't "See" my DVD or DVD Writer any more.
When I run "Belarc Adviser", both show up as being part of my system.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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Ok what is the brand of the drive to start off with?
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What were the last 3 updates that you downloaded? Maybe one of those is conflicting with your rom drives and you might have to update the rom drivers.
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Vista never recognized my DVD drives from the start. I don't know what to do. I wish I still had XP or Windows 2000.
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Vista never recognized my DVD drives from the start. I don't know what to do. I wish I still had XP or Windows 2000.
What brand are the drives?
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have you tried cleaning the dvd lazer?
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Dump Vista and go back to XP Pro w/ SP-3
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