cddvdrw not working since installing windows 8

Toshiba sat l350..since I uploaded win 8 from Microsoft I cant get cd/dvd drive to work.
I tried the Toshiba Webb site but got lost. Has anyone got any help in layman's language please

If you mean that you cannot see or find the drive, try this:

Download CD-DVD Icon Repair 0.2.2.288 Free - Repair missing CD or DVD drive from Windows or other programs. - Softpedia