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Unable to install Windows 7 drivers for optical drive?
- Thread starter Palm
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Worldwide2010
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Steps for installing Windows 7 drivers for optical drives:Step 1: Click Start button, type services in the Start Search box, and then select Services in the Programs list.Step 2: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password or click Continue.Step 3: Under Name, locate the Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework service. Verify that the Startup type is set to Automatic. Additionally, verify that the Service status is set to Started.Tips: If the Startup type is not set to Automatic, right-click Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework, and then click Properties. In the Startup type box, click Automatic , and then click OK.Once you finished all the steps above mentioned, you will be able to install Windows 7 drivers for optical drives. This guide just tell you a way on how to make Windows 7 drivers available for optical drives. Windows 7 is released officially not long ago. If you need some Windows 7 drivers, you can go to the site of Windows 7 Drivers to get you drivers.For More Information and help related to windows 7 issues http://windows7.iyogi.net/
If you explained why you cannot install then we might be able to help you more.I would go to Devices and Printers and run the troubleshooter on your computer or the optical device to see if it finds the driver.Or do a Windows Update which is good at getting the correct drivers.Without information on what is happening that is the best advice possible at this time.
Hi Palm,Looks like WorldWide gave you some great information! This will tell you how to find and upload drivers yourself - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly.I hope this will do the trick!CassandraMicrosoft Windows Outreach
chrispl2000
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Steps for installing Windows 7 drivers for optical drives:Step 1: Click Start button, type services in the Start Search box, and then select Services in the Programs list.Step 2: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password or click Continue.Step 3: Under Name, locate the Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework service. Verify that the Startup type is set to Automatic. Additionally, verify that the Service status is set to Started.Tips: If the Startup type is not set to Automatic, right-click Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework, and then click Properties. In the Startup type box, click Automatic , and then click OK.