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Why is my laptop not recognizing my external CD drive?

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Here is a list of troubleshooting steps you can take to try and fix your issue:


  1. Check if the USB cable is properly plugged into your laptop.
  2. Check if the USB cable is plugged into a power source if applicable.
  3. Check if your device is showing up in Device Manager.
  4. Try replugging your CD Drive.
  5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
  6. Check if the policies are blocking the access.
  7. Check if your CD Drive drivers are up to date.

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