This is a Win 95 system and I just got the computer from a company going under. It has a cd-rom LOADED but it doesn't detect one in hardware search nor is it in the Cmos set up either.  I have no DISKS with the computer. I tried to install a generic cd rom driver(not sure of brand) with no luck. I do know it is a 32X. I don't know if I did it correctly or not I have always had the correct driver/disk.
I can open the case and find out the brand but then what should I do. I will check the CONNECTIONS. The Cd-rom does have power it opens and takes a cd just won't play it.
Thanks!
CathyAs you said, check the connections and also check the JUMPERS (master/slave/cable select)they may have stripped the o/s from it?what happens if you boot your pc and hit the safe mode f5 key....anything..No they did not take out the O/S everything else works great just won't let me use the cd player for anything door opens light comes on but the computer doesn't know it is there???You should replace the cables leading to the CD-ROM drive.

Or install ANOTHER CD-ROM drive to test the cables you currently have.type msinfo32 in the run box it should tell what cdrom drive you have or my computer icon right-click /properties tab/ click device manager cdrom drive+ sign