How do I fix a missing media driver?
How to fix A media driver your computer needs is missing
Table of Contents
- Re-plug the USB drive.
- Try another USB port.
- Change the settings in BIOS.
- Change the ISO file format.
- Things you should do after trying these methods.
How do I fix Windows 10 media driver missing?
How can I fix A media driver your computer is missing in Windows 10?

- Make sure you meet the Windows 10 requirements.
- Use a third-party driver updater software.
- Try switching the USB hub midway.
- Try different USB stick and use USB 2.0 port exclusively.
- Set USB option to Auto and disable Legacy USB if available.
How do I install a DVD driver?
How to Install a CD/DVD Drive in a PC
- Power down the PC completely.
- Open the computer to install the CD or DVD drive.
- Remove the drive slot cover.
- Set the IDE drive mode.
- Place the CD/DVD drive into the computer.
- Attach the internal audio cable.
- Attach the CD/DVD drive to the computer using an IDE cable.
How do I update my media driver?
To do this, open the Start menu, type “Device Manager,” and press Enter. Find your hardware in the list, right-click on it, and choose Update Driver. Then click Browse My Computer for Driver Software, and navigate to the file you downloaded to install it.
What do I do if my DVD drive is not detected?
Go to Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager.

- Check the CD/DVD drive name in Device Manager.
- Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to resolve CD/DVD drive issues.
- Reset the computer power to resolve issues with the CD/DVD drive.
- Check the drive cable connections (desktop tower computers only)
How do I fix unknown device doesn’t have a driver?
Way 1: Update the driver via Device Manager
- Open Device Manager.
- Right-click on the Unknown device and click Update Driver Software.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software then Windows will install the new driver automatically.
Where do drivers get installed?
Windows 10 stores all built-in and third-party device drivers in a protected system folder called DriverStore, located under the System32 folder. The folder includes all drivers that are part of Windows 10 as well as third-party drivers that you might have installed so far.