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CDrom.sys is Corrupted: How to Fix This Error

Check your hardware for any issues for this error

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Updated onDecember 12, 2023

updated onDecember 12, 2023

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Key notes

A CDrom.sys is corrupted error may occur when you insert a CD in the DVD drive but your system is unable to communicate with the CD/DVD drivers.

When you use your DVD drive, you’ll need it to be functional so here’s what WindowsReport experts recommend.

Causes of the CDrom.sys error:

How can I fix the CDrom.sys is corrupted error?

To cover your bases, ensure the following are in check:

1. Run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter

Once the CDrom.sys is corrupted message disappears and you’re good to go, you may want toencrypt your CD or DVD. Most corrupt CDs and DVDs result from unauthorized access where data ends up being moved or deleted without your permission.

2. Update the driver

Unfortunately, updating your drivers manually does not always guarantee the correct drivers. You may still end up with the wrong drivers orWindows may fail to detect your DVD driversat all. A more sure way is to go the automatic way.

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3. Reinstall the driver

4. Run the DISM and SFC commands

5. Run a virus scan

6. Delete and recreate the corrupted registry key

6.1 Delete the corrupt registry key

6.2 Recreate the key

The above steps can also come in handy when yourPC fails to recognize your CD ROM.

7. Perform a System Restore

Hopefully, you’ve found a fix for the CDrom.sys is corrupted error. It’s important that you test your CD/DVD tray regularly because if you stay too long without using it, yourCD may get stuck inside your laptop.

Other times, you may find that yourDVD drive only plays CDsbut it’s nothing to worry about as we’ve got you covered.

We’d love to hear about your encounter with this error if it’s not an unfamiliar guest on your PC. What solutions worked for you and what steps have you taken to limit its occurrence in the future? Drop us a comment down below.

CDrom.sys is Corrupted: How to Fix This Error#

How can I fix the CDrom.sys is corrupted error?#

1. Run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter#

2. Update the driver#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

3. Reinstall the driver#

4. Run the DISM and SFC commands#

5. Run a virus scan#

6. Delete and recreate the corrupted registry key#

7. Perform a System Restore#