CD/DVD DRIVE NOT DETECTED AFTER UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10

[Jamesf2015]

This solution worked for me. Windows 10 home, Pioneer DVD-RW drive. It was being detected in BIOS but not by Win10

[Strydoma]

I have no idea.  But it seems that a lot of people had this problem.

[Babdave]

Hi:  I tried every possible solution and ultimately discovered that the cd/dvd drive was at fault.  For a nominal amount I had it replaced and now it works perfectly.  It wasn't the upgrade to 10 or an outdated driver, it was the drive itself. 

[MissNess]

Dear Strydorna - firstly, let me say, I don't have a HP... but I have had this same issue since updating from Windows 7 to 10.  I scoured the internet, spent over two hours in MS Chat Support, waited 30 mins on phone but nothing helped.  Your solution DID!!!  Thank you so very, very much.  This is such a simple fix and MS should be ashamed of themselves for not addressing it or having their techs know how to fix it.  Thank you again so very, very, very much!  All the very best to you Sir (or Madam as the case may be)!!! 🙂

[Strydoma]

I entirely agree with you about Microsoft.  Believe me, I was already ready to pull my hair out until I arrived at the fix.  Glad to hear that your machine is now up and running properly.

[Topcat3115]

It worked for me on ONE drive...but I have 2 and no one seems to know how to get the second one recognised..???

[MissNess]

Topcat - could you repeat the steps above but this second time maybe type EnumDevice2 and enter 2 as the value instead of 1?  Just an idea (as it is your second drive) .... do a back up first of your registery file first because I am not an expert - not even a novice really but seemed like a reasonable idea!  Maybe someone else could chime in? All the best!

[311Tech]

If you have multiple dvd drives OR your first drive didn't pop up after this fix. Try adding another Key in the registry!
add Controller1 with the same dword value of EnumDevice1

I did this and it worked on a laptop that came preloaded with win 10. It only had one dvd drive, but it worked nonetheless.

Good luck, hope this helps!

[Topcat3115]

Hi there...I tried all the above with no success...In fact..one of the methods my computer did not start up so I had to disconect the drive and luckily it restarted...I know it can be recognised,but I don't understand why Windows 10 does'nt install newly fitted extras such as Hdd and things...When I had windows 7 on...I simply fitted the DVD drive and windows 7 installed no probs...I'm beginning to wish now I'd not bothered changing over to windows 10 and waited till things had settled...Thanks to those that replied