Solved Windows 8.1 doesn't recognize USB DVD Drive

msweig

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I have a Samsung SE-218 External DVD drive, and I cannot seem to access it in Windows 8.1 (though I have not had a chance to try it on any other computers yet, so there is always the possibility that something is wrong with the drive). Whenever I plug it in the light comes on and it will spin the disc for a bit, but nothing shows up in File Explorer or in Device Manager.

I've tried the command prompt command noted in this thread with no luck:
http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/45063-how-make-empty-odd-show-registry-edit.html

Any ideas?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Update 1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo T440s
Hi there
Try plugging it in BEFORE booting your system ==> check USB settings in the BIOS you might have to enable USB in Legacy mode depending on the USB drive.

Unless the computer is REALLY OLD the BIOS should recognize it as a BOOT device too -- try booting anything from it --if you haven't got a bootable CD program download something free and simple like GPARTED and just see if the CD / DVD boots.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
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Oddly enough it just randomly started working when I went to start trying some stuff. No idea what happened.

Thanks for your help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Update 1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo T440s
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