How do I open a CD drive in File Explorer? If the eject button next to the drive is not responding, you can right-click the CD or DVD icon and choose the Eject option from the context menu.

Press "Windows-E" to open a new File Explorer window. Click "Computer" in the navigation pane. Right-click the drive letter of the CD/DVD drive, and then click "Properties." Click the "Sharing" tab.

The How-To Geek weblog details how to create a desktop or keyboard shortcut to instantly eject your CD or DVD drive on your Windows computer. The special sauce lies in using the previously ...

Power on your computer and insert the Windows XP installation disc into the CD drive. It may take a few moments for the drive to open if you have just started up.