Windows 7 DVD Drive not Found Issues

Many people using windows 7 are enjoying using it. However, there are also other people who are encountering all sorts of problems. One common problem is because of the windows 7 DVD drive not being found.


There are quite a few different problems which can cause the DVD drive not found or to stop responding or working.

Driver Problems

One common problem is because of driver problems which are on your computer. Drivers are used to control various parts of your computer including your DVD drive. All DVD drives will work without needing any extra software to be installed. However, if these drivers have become corrupt or damaged then they can cause problems.

Hardware Problems

The problem could also be caused by hardware errors and problems. If you have encountered problems and the DVD stopped working one day then it could be because the DVD drive has broken. If this is the problem then you will need to replace it. This is an easy job to do and only requires a screwdriver.

Finding the Cause

Take a look at the cause by looking in the device manager. Access the device manager by clicking on Start and right clicking on Computer and then clicking properties. You can then look at any problems reported with your DVD drive and help to fix the errors.

Simple Fix

There is also an easy solution which can be used to fix the problem. Click on Start and type regedit. This will open the built in registry editing application.
Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/ControlClass.Now and delete the entries which are called UpperFilters and LowerFilters.