Lite-on DVDRW SHW-160p65 DVD-RW drive

if you physically unplug your cd/dvd restart your computer then reconnect it this should activate the found new hardware wizard or it might have a dirty lens you could use a liquid type lens cleaner read the instructions before applying put 2 or 3 drops on a cd/dvd then run the cd/dvd player
hope this helps

You will have to open the unit. To be honest, it's a good idea to buy a new one as I had to change to belt and my drive started smoking when I turned my computer on.

IMHO this Lite-On model,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4893211&csid=_21

Except it is faster, will read, and burn dual layer disks, and also has LightScribe Technology.

(LightScribe Technology is from HP. You have to use HP disks, (CD or DVD) that are made for LightScribe Technology)

This is the specifications of the Lite-On SHW-160P6S for you to compare against,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1740403&CatId=482

This is information about HP's LightScribe Technology,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightScribe

Regards,
joecoolvette

You can download the drivers from http://driverscollection.com/?H=SHW-1635S&By=LiteOn.

try reinstalling the hardware

Try doing the steps outlined in these article:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

Hi,

Thanks for coming to FixYa, The problem you have is either a well documented software problem or a failing drive.

Click the below link, then scroll down and click the "Fix It" button. Follow the onscreen instructions, restart when it's done and see if your drive re-appears. If it does, you're done, if it doesn't work then your drive is most likely failed and you should replace it.

www.microsoft.com/kb/341060/

Hope this helps FixYa,


Chris

Hi indydarkstar

Try using the new software called Ashampoo Burning Studio 7. It is a free download from the Ashampoo site. It is known to solve alot of writer problems.

http://www.ashampoo.com/dl/1110/ashampoo_burningstudio7_se.exe


Cheers
Deon

If windows sees the drive in device manager you can attempt to update the firmware. To access device manager, right click on My Computer and then go to properties. Then click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button. Look under DVD/CD-Rom Drives and see if it's listed. If it is, then get the model information off the the drive. Sometimes it is listed in Device Manger, sometimes not, you may have to take the drive out of the PC. After you get the info, post it here and I can point you in the right direction of a firmware update.

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