Cd/dvd gone from pc

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Tammy - Sep 20, 2009 at 10:24 AM
hunter64 Posts 32 Registration date Thursday September 10, 2009 Status Member Last seen September 22, 2009 - Sep 21, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Hi, My cd/dvd drive has dissapeared and I don't know how to get it back. I've lost my start up disc, I don't think I have ever registered my computer online, I've tried all of the above methods except for installing a new driver. I don't show any cd/dvd on my device manager and I don't show an upper or lower filters box. I'm running a gateway model GM5472. My device was working fine now it's not. I had also intalled windows updates. Since I don't use this device everyday I'm not sure how long the problem has lasted but no more than a week for sure. I don't know if it had something to do with Adobe as I had to download this to view an interactive cd/dvd for my college class testbook, I need help because it's very important that for school reasons I get this problem solved. I don't have any money for an expert techie, please can someone help me? I've also just uploaded firefox, have been trying anything to correct this problem.
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dancedhall Posts 3053 Registration date Wednesday May 13, 2009 Status Member Last seen March 12, 2010 656
Sep 21, 2009 at 06:30 AM
hi there,

remove the drive then start pc without it

then shut down and insert it then restart pc change the ide cable if needed

Thanks
hunter64 Posts 32 Registration date Thursday September 10, 2009 Status Member Last seen September 22, 2009 6
Sep 21, 2009 at 08:30 AM
restore your PC to earlier time