If you visit LG’s official support page and search for your DVD writer, you will likely find for Windows 11. You might see firmware updates (usually .exe files) or software bundles like CyberLink PowerDVD. But actual drivers? None. Because none are needed.

Sometimes, old software leaves "filters" in the registry that block new optical drives. Microsoft provides a guided walk-through for clearing these registry entries if the drive is physically connected but hidden. 4. Essential Software for LG DVD Writers