CD-ROM Driver - Windows 10 Service
SCSI CD-ROM Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | System | System | System | System |
| 1511 | System | System | System | System |
| 1607 | System | System | System | System |
| 1703 | System | System | System | System |
| 1709 | System | System | System | System |
| 1803 | System | System | System | System |
| 1809 | System | System | System | System |
| 1903 | System | System | System | System |
| 1909 | System | System | System | System |
| 2004 | System | System | System | System |
| 20H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H1 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | CD-ROM Driver |
| Service name: | cdrom |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\cdrom.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SCSI CDROM Class |
Default Behavior
The CD-ROM Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If CD-ROM Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the cdrom service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of CD-ROM Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreCDROMDriverWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the cdrom.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.