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How do I fix the required CD DVD drive driver is missing Windows 7?

When you see a required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing error, you can try fixing it simply by unplugging the USB drive and then plug it back in the computer. Then you should be able to install Windows 7 with the USB drive without any problems. If the error still exists, you need to try another USB port.

Why is my CD DVD drive not showing in my computer?

You might need to uninstall your disc recording software, restart the computer, reinstall the CD/DVD writing software, and then restart the computer again if the software no longer recognizes the drive. See Software for burning discs does not recognize the drive.

How do I reinstall my CD-ROM driver Windows 7?

How to Update Your CD/DVD Driver

  1. Launch Device Manager. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
  2. Right-Click Your Device. Double-click to expand the DVD/CD-ROM section, then right-click your device.
  3. Update the Driver. Click the Update Driver option.
  4. Install the New Driver.

Does Windows 7 automatically detects any hardware recently installed?

Windows 7 automatically detects any hardware recently installed and attempts to automatically install the driver. Additionally, after Windows 7 Setup completes, if some drivers were not installed by default, Windows 7 will attempt to find the device and respective driver.

How do I make my CD drive visible?

1. Open Device Manager using devmgmt. msc command and enable “View -> Show hidden devices” option. Now locate the DVD/CD-ROM drives andIDE ATA/ATAPI controllers items.

How do I install DVD driver software?

Installing software using a USB thumb drive

  1. Insert the software installation disc into the CD/DVD drive.
  2. If an AutoPlay window appears, click Open folder to view files.
  3. Select all files and folders, then right-click and select Copy.
  4. Insert a USB thumb drive into a USB port on the computer that has a CD/DVD drive.

How do I fix Windows 7 installation driver not found?

‘No device drivers were found’ when installing Windows 7 [Solved]

  1. When you met this problem, plug your USB flash drive out from its current port, then plug it into a different port, which should be a USB 2.0 port.
  2. When you finish doing this, hit the OK button first to shut down this notification window.

Where can I find drivers for Windows 7?

To open it on Windows 7, press Windows+R, type “devmgmt. msc” into the box, and then press Enter. Look through the list of devices in the Device Manager window to find the names of hardware devices connected to your PC. Those names will help you find their drivers.

What happens to the computer when device drivers are not installed?

What happens if a driver is not installed? If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly, if at all. With some devices, the device may work, but all of its features may not work.