Windows Vista doesn't recognise CD Drive after iTunes install

After installing iTunes I can no longer load cd's as it appears that my CD Drive doesn't exist

I've found postings on other sites to repair this by deleting the upper and lower limit keys in the system registry for the device.

However after updating the registry iTunes then doesn't recognize the drive, giving an error on startup and suggesting a re-install. Re-installing just breaks things again.

Does anyone have a solution that allows both iTunes and other apps to access the CD-Drive?

MadMurf

Posted 2009-07-16T00:18:00.637

Reputation: 141

So, did you try deleting the upper and lower limits? – heavyd – 2009-07-16T01:12:00.847

Yes, thats what causes iTunes to not recognise the drive. – MadMurf – 2009-07-16T02:04:08.837

Answers

This worked for me when my drive disappeared.

Shane Kearney

Posted 2009-07-16T00:18:00.637

Reputation: 611

This worked for me, too. Note that the official Microsoft link for this is http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929461 After performing this step, I had to uninstall and reinstall AnyDVD.

– ChrisInEdmonton – 2009-07-19T18:13:54.747

But when I do this iTunes gives me the error on start up prompting me to re-install. Thus I'm in an endless loop of having either iTunes working or all other apps. – MadMurf – 2009-07-21T07:00:06.017