Sometimes the hardware is recognized, but Windows forgets to give it a "name" (like D: or E:), making it invisible in File Explorer. Open . Find your DVD drive in the list. Right-click it and choose Change Drive Letter and Paths . Click Add and pick any available letter. 2. Update the Firmware
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Yes. The same native drivers work perfectly on Windows 11 as well. Sometimes the hardware is recognized, but Windows forgets