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July 25th, 2004 19:00
dvd-cd drives not recognized
i'm not sure what the problem is. i was going through my computer getting rid of some programs i dont use. all of sudden my drives arent recognized anymore. it won't read anything when you insert a disc. i don't know what happened. i didn't disconnect anything or add anything knew. any ideas would be great.
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Posted July 25th, 2004 21:00
Thanks for the reply. I tried rebooting the system but still no luck. heres more about my system...
dimension 4600
2.8 ghz processor pentium 4
windows xp operating system
512 ddr ram
120 gb harddrive
NEC-DVD+RW ND-2100AD (SAMSUNG)
HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B
INTEL GRAPHICS
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Posted July 25th, 2004 21:00
Hi JP,
There is a common error of disappearing drive with Windows XP, dealing with the Upper & Lower Filters. Click on the CD/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 100, article 31. First though, try using Windows XP Restore Feature, you may get real lucky. This article can be found in Section 100, article 17, same CD/RW link.
If those do not help, same CD/RW site, Section 15, article 1; Section 20, article 3; Section 11, articles 2 & 1.
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
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Posted July 25th, 2004 23:00
I'm having the same issue of cd's not being recognized. Followed the directions: My Computer, and in the Devices with Removable Storage area, right-click the drive, and then click Properties. If your CD recorder is recognized, you will see a Recording tab.
But I don't see a recording tab. What does this mean?
Demension L700CXE
697 MHZ
256 MB of Ram
Windows XP 2002
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Posted July 26th, 2004 00:00
Hi Windy City,
See if the following article is relevant. You will find additional links ther as well.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03september16.mspx
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
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Posted July 27th, 2004 00:00
thanks predator for the help with the drives. everything works perfect now.
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Posted July 25th, 2004 19:00
Hi Jp,
Usually simply re-booting the system may correct the problem, give that a try and post back.
With your next reply, please add just a tad more information, your Dell system; the operating system, the model of the drives, any error messages if present, etc...
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link