DVD Drive Repair is a useful application that allows you to restore your DVD (Optical) Drive if missing from Windows. In some instances, it can also help when certain applications do not recognize your drive; mostly when your computer encountered a hardware problem or a virus attack that prevents it from using the DVD Drive.

When your DVD Drive is not recognized by Windows even if it is functional, normally you consider reinstalling Windows or restoring it to a previously functional version using System Restore. However, this will not be necessary when using this tool. DVD Drive Repair intends to help you avoid taking radical measures that are time consuming and can cost you. Some even attempt to replace the DVD Drive with a new one when these errors occurs.

Before you attempt to get your DVD Drive back, please create a System Restore point first, just for in case something goes wrong. You can create a System Restore Point by clicking on the Click here to create a System Restore Point link on the main program interface. It is also recommended that you update the device firmware to the latest version before attempting to repair the drive. You can do this by clicking on the Update Firmware FirmwareHQ.com link.

Using DVD Drive Repair

Please note: It may be necessary to reinstall any software designed to utilize BD/DVD/CD drives after running DVD Drive Repair. For example, you may have to reinstall your disc burning software. So, Please make sure you have an issue with your devices before continuing.

The interface is very simple and allows you to perform all actions with just a few clicks. You do not have to edit registry keys or go through other complicated settings in order to fix your DVD Drive problems. To repair any DVD Drive errors is Windows, download and run the DVD Drive Repair tool. On the main interface, click on the Repair DVD Drive button. Reboot your computer and check to see if your problem is fixed. If not, it could be a physical hardware problem.

DVD Drive Repair can also reset the Autorun settings to default and protect your system from Autorun malware by disabling autorun features for removable drives. It does not remove the threat, but it can help prevent them from infecting the computer by plugging in an infected storage device.

Uninstall DVD/CD-ROM and IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers

If DVD Drive repair did not work, you can try to uninstall the CD/DVD drivers. Start with opening Device Manager. Start DVD Drive Repair, go to the Tools menu and select Device Manager. You can also press Windows+X on your keyboard or right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager from the list to open Device Manager.

On the Device Manager window, go to the View menu and select Show hidden devices.

Right-click on each entry present under both DVD/CD-ROM drives and IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers sections and select Uninstall.

Once this is done, go to the Actions menu and select Scan for hardware changes.

Restart your computer and your DVD drive should be back. If not, it could mean that there is something that it is a physical hardware fault.

Download DVD Drive Repair

If your Browser or Antivirus program warns you about possible malware, do not worry, DVD Drive Repair makes changes to the Windows registry, some security programs could see this as malicious. DVD Drive is clean and safe. Click on the  link next to each download to view the online malware scan before downloading.

Download	DVDRepair_1186_Setup.exe (1369512 downloads)
Version	8.1.3.1186
Updated	May 25, 2021
File Size	3 MB
License	Open Source
Requirements	Windows® 7, 8 / 8.1, 10 (32 and 64 bit)

Portable Edition

Download the DVD Drive Repair portable version for running it straight from a memory stick or portable hard drive; this means you can carry it around with you and have it ready when something goes wrong. It will not write any settings to the registry or leave any traces on your computer.