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Microsoft Fixit to Solve Read/Write Problem of CD/DVD Drive in Windows 7

Microsoft Fixit is a simple to use one-click solution that helps users fix common problems of their Windows PC. It automatically diagnoses and repair issues with few clicks. Microsoft just released a new Fixit solution to fix read/ write problem of CD/DVD drive in Windows 7.


This Fixit automatically diagnose and repair problems such as a CD/ DVD drive cannot be found or is not connected, the CD/DVD drive is experiencing a problem that prevents it from working properly, the CD/ DVD drive is not accessible via an assigned drive letter, etc.


What it fixes...
  1. Your CD or DVD Drive does not read or write and is shown as disabled
  2. The media in your CD or DVD drive cannot be read
  3. The media cannot be written to by your CD or DVD drive


If you find any such issue, just download and run this Microsoft Fixit to solve the issues. [via]

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