How to Reinstall My Dvd and CD Drivers for Windows XP Operating System
Drivers are necessary for Windows XP to read an installed CD or DVD drive. Without the driver, the computer will not detect the device, meaning that the CD or DVD drive will not run.
Sometimes, drivers can become corrupted or a virus or other malicious code can infect the Windows XP operating system, causing problems in the reading of certain drivers. If your CD and DVD drives are affected, it may help to remove the old drivers and install new ones.
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Instructions
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Download from the manufacturer's website the most up-to-date drivers for your CD and DVD drives. This is in case Windows XP is not able to detect the hardware automatically following the uninstall process.
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Click "Start," then "Control Panel." Double-click "System." Click the "Device Manager" tab.
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Click the plus sign next to "DVD/CD-ROM drivers." Right-click your CD drive, then click "Properties." Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Uninstall." Make sure to note the names of each device you uninstall.
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Click "OK" when the warning message appears. Follow any on-screen instructions to uninstall the CD drive.
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Repeat the process with however many CD or DVD drives you have installed on your computer. When you are done, restart your computer.
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Open the "Device Manager" after the OS has finished loading. Sometimes, Windows XP will automatically detect and install a device driver. If any CD or DVD drives are not present, run the driver software you downloaded from the manufacturer's website and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the driver software.
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Tips & Warnings
If Windows XP has automatically reinstalled the drivers, you can make sure they are up-to-date by opening the "Properties" and clicking "Update Driver."
