My pc is not recognizing my cd-rw drive and i need to install it. And i have had this drive since a year ago and i don't know why now is doing this? if some one can help me on this I would be thankful.

Support Information:
Device Type: CD / DVD
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics
Model: CD-RW CRXED
Interface: Other
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Age of Device: < 1 year old
FCCID:

Type of drive: cd-r (cd-r burner &amp; cd-rom)
Location: internal
What recording software are you using?: Other (Other: Windows)

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CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive appears to be missing after you install Windows XP (support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320553)

321641 - How to Troubleshoot Issues with Reading CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD Discs in Win XP (support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321641&Product=winxp)

Description of CD-R and CD-RW recording in Windows XP (support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q279157)