BD-ROM Drive (F:)

[Devilangel]

I don't build computers or even know computer parts - or well anything really about the hardware of a computer - so I would like to know what I can use the BD-ROM drive for? I searched it up and it looks like it is a Blue Ray disc optimal drive. From the sounds of that, it's not really going to help out with what I wanna use it for right now. I put in a few game CD's and nothing happens. So stupid question for those who know drives; Does my BD-ROM drive not install the games I attempted to? I just want to know why I can't install my games to my computer. Oh and it's also custom built by an old friend so he was the one who choose out all my parts for my computer.

[_I_]

what model drive is it?

some of the earlier dvd-rom drives had poor compatability, and could not read cd-r discs
bd-rom drive should still be able to read cd-rom and dvd-rom discs

[Devilangel]

Well, right-clicked on it and clicked on properties and I go under Hardware with two things showing on the list: DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device, type DVD/CD ROM Drive (I'm assuming this is what I got to look at), and WDC (bunch of letters/numbers) Type Disk Drives.

DTSOFT Virtual CdRom has a driver version 6.1.7601.17514. I got to this by clicking on properties and going under the "driver" tab. Oh also I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium (that's what GeForce says I use) for my OS. If this helps in any way as well.

However if I am not looking at the right things, wrong places, or doing something not right, then please do criticize me and help me out. I'm going to eventually learn all this anyways - I want to be able to build my own or be able to upgrade it myself eventually. I feel so dumb seeing as so many others already know this ='(

[Veristä mössöä]

It's a virtual drive. Not a real one. Virtual one you can use for image-files that are on your hard drive.

[Devilangel]

AHH uh okay, then that's probably from torrents or some ♥♥♥♥ my friend did or something whatever.

Anyways, I know the forums said not to really post links or something but this is the exact thing I have (for the most part, it looks exactly the same): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Super-Writemaster-SH-S222-DVD-RW-IDE-Desktop-Optical-Drive-/191054572569?pt=US_CD_DVD_Blu_Ray_Drives&hash=item2c7bbd6c19

Problem is, I don't think I actually have it visible in my computer I guess? I only have the hard drives (c:) and (d:) and the (f:)

[Blaagh]

The drives pretty much look all the same ;) you'd have to look at the sticker to get the exact model.

Anyways.. when you right click "my computer" there should be an option "manage" or alike with the blue/yellow shield symbol. This will open computer management console.

When you go to the device manager are there any components marked with a yellow "!" ? What devices are listed under "dvd/cd-rom drives"? use the white arrow to toggle components shown.


Does it look something like this in disk management? http://winsupersite.com/site-files/winsupersite.com/files/archive/winsupersite.com/content/content/128148/showcase/winvista_install_add01.jpg

[Devilangel]

If I knew how to just take a screenshot and send that instead it would help so much more -.- The only way I know I can do that is via email.

Anyways. my computer management looks exactly like the picture, but with three "volumes" and none have a yellow "!". The volumes listed are: (C:), (D:), and System Reserved. The rest of the information is just the same, but under "healthy" there is just some things written in paranthesis such as; (boot, page file, primary partition is in all, and few others).

For the "CD-ROM 0" it says just like the picture posted in the link, except mine has "DVD (F:)" in which case was said to be the virtual drive in the actions of mounting images for torrenting games and such. EDIT: Also, going under "Device Manager" and selecting the DVD/CD-ROM drives, the only one listed is the virtual one (Daemon tools application, semi-explained in last paragraph). Last two paragraphs are just random reads and off topic, whomever reading this may just end here and leave a reply!

In other news, I just checked my laptop to see the difference in why my computer's CD drive is not working, and it just goes to show that my computer probably just doesn't have the CD ROM drive actually is "installed". Quotations used in the sense that it may be installed but something in my computer is not connecting it fully. You never know! Well in this case I actually don't know!

My laptop, when I checked for the CD ROM has it listed and when I right-clicked then "eject", it actually ejected the CD drive. My computer does not have this option. My laptop also had it listed (I forgot as what) but as (D:) then (F:). However, (F:) was just the same as my computer, it's Daemon Tools application installed on the computers where I can "mount" images. So in other sense a torrenting device? =D

[Blaagh]

To have a virtual image drive is not a bad thing as it is. It is always up to what u make use of it ;)

Since your bd-drive doesn't show up on either device manager or disk manager it is probably broken or the SATA-Cable is not connected properly. It would be best to find someone who is kinda familiar with pc to check BIOS and test another SATA-Port on the mainboard.

[Devilangel]

No worries about the virtual image drive, that's been used once or twice. On a completely unrelated note, GTA San Andreas is still one of my most favourite games. Medieval 2 Total War is also a fun game to play!

Also, thanks. My mom has a buddy who can look over it. Although I'm tempted to myself, it didn't look that hard to see if it's connected or not but for any troubleshooting or anything of the such I won't be able to do to make sure the drive is indeed installed properly. Stupid friend -.- Good thing he really wasn't my friend! Hahaha. Sigh, oh well. Thank you guys so much for your help!! I'm jelous of your knowledge!! Haha.