DVD/CD-ROM drives This device cannot start. (Code 10).__

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DVD/CD-ROM drives This device cannot start. (Code 10).__

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i tried to update driver gives me ur driver is the best installed, i tried uninstall and restart win, same prob. tried to enable driver it does't work pls.help. you are having problems with
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Answer 1

Hello Nadia.oweinat,

Have you tried uninstalling the dvd drive via the device manager then rebooting your PC to let Windows reinstall it? Please do so. If the problem is still there, you can give this a try. This is an easy quick fix from Microsoft, here is the Link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060. You will need to uninstall any third party software (example: Roxio, Nero, or iTunes) from your computer before doing this fix. After you reboot, you can reinstall your software and try again to see if this fixes your issue. Otherwise it might be a bad drive optical drive. Hope this helps you. Let us know either way. Make it a great day!

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Answer 2

Hi,

Description of Code 10-related errors that Device Manager generates in Windows-based computers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943104/

Please do all the below even if you have done some before as it is often the total process which solves the issue.

Try this - Control Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click the device - Driver's Tab - click

Update Drivers (this will likely do nothing) - then RIGHT CLICK the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT

this will refresh the default driver stack.

Then work your way through these - remember the drive could be bad, could have a loose cable or

slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

Manually try this fix if the 314060 Fixit did not work

http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs -

a Mr Fixit

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116

The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929461

When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939052

Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cd\_dvd\_drive\_problems

CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during Windows Vista setup after booting from the DVD (AHCI)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952951

CD-R drive or CD-RW drive is not recognized as a recordable device

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316529/

Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then check cables in both

ends. Remove and replace, do not just snug. For laptops you can often clean the power and

data contacts with a pencil eraser.

Some DVD drives do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the System maker and

device maker to see if there is firmware or drivers for your drive if needed.

Hope these help.

Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

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