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.

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.