Ubuntu not recognizing disk drives

Asked by Jacqie Taylor

I do not have Windows, but I have a Windows disk that I'm trying to put on my PC. When I got my PC, it had Ubuntu. I'm a single parent of 4, and I'm trying to use my PC for additional income. Most of what I need is more compatible with windows & I don't have time to learn a new operating system.

Ubuntu is not recognizing either of my disk/cd/dvd drives. I've tried system & computer settings & also tried to download any new drivers, but nothing is working. Please help....I would greatly appreciate it.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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So are you wanting to install Windows as the only OS?

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Jacqie Taylor (hammysbaby) said :
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Yes, only Windows would make life so much simpler for me :)

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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Then how is this an Ubuntu issue?

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Jacqie Taylor (hammysbaby) said :
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So sorry...I'm not very computer literate AT ALL. Everything just seemed
extremely easier when I ran on Windows OS in the past.

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> Your question #204584 on util-linux in Ubuntu changed:
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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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And how long have you used Windows?

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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) said :
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