New e optical cd/dvd drive pavilion a1330n desktop needs driver to recognize--not in my computer

I installed new E opitcal 16x dual layered lightscribe cd/dvd r/rw+ drive on a pavilion a 1330n desktop. It was identical to the old one except for serial number. My Computer does not recognize it. Can I change my old drive or download new to install it? Where can I find the right download? Also before any of this My Documents quit recognizing both of my writable cd/dvd drives even though they were in My computer--How do I fix this?

Hi,
You could try the automated fixit from Microsoft on the link below.
Windows 7
Vista
If the above fix hasn't worked, try the following. From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and click on Device Manager. Click to open the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers. Right click on the first channel and select uninstall. Do not delete drivers if asked. When uninstalled repeat the process for each channel. Also if an ATA controller is listed, right click and uninstall this. Again, do not delete drivers if asked.
Next click to open DVD/CD-ROM Drives. If your optical drive appears here, right click and select uninstall. Do not delete drivers if asked.
Restart your PC and let Windows re-install these devices. Give it a minute or two, then see if the drive is working.
Let me know how it goes.
Best wishes,
DP-K
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