What is a CD-ROM Drive?

A CD-ROM drive, also known as a CD drive, optical drive, or CD-ROM drive, is a data storage device that can read CD-ROM discs. A CD-ROM drive is a type of optical drive that uses lasers to read data from CD-ROM discs.

CD-ROM discs are used to store digital data, including music, videos, and software. CD-ROM discs can also be used to store digital images, such as photos.

CD-ROM drives are used to read data from CD-ROM discs, which is why they are often referred to as optical drives. CD-ROM drives use lasers to read …