CD ROM Driver doesn't see CD ROM

[konLao]

Hi all,
This problem started when I have WIN2k Pro. First, I thought it's WIN2K problem. I upgraded to WINXP Pro. The problem still not been solved. The problem is... If I leave CD ROM in the CD ROM drive when I boot up, it seems like to work fine. But when I boot it up without CD ROM in the the CD ROM drive. It see the drive but can't recognize if the CD is in the drive. Can anyone help?

KonLao

 

[paleogryph]

I have seen cdroms do this on other versions of windows. Its a hardware problem. I would replace the drive.



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...or someone else will do it for you.

 

[TheZeDD]

What have you tried to remedy this KonLao ?

-Z

 

[konLao]

TheZeDD,
Nothing yet. I just boot it with CD in the drive. When I found the answer, I will post it again.

Thanks

 

[TheZeDD]

Check the cd-rom device settings and see if i has any issues (such as dma).

Try removing and un-installing your CD-Rom from the device manager and then reboot.

Any better?

-Z

 

[konLao]

-Z,
I did all that. No luck!! =(

 

[TheZeDD]

KL,

What have you tried thus far then?

What OS were you running before upgrading?

How did you upgrade to 2k from previous OS, CD, any steps taken before upgrading ?

Any problems in old OS ?

Heres a couple links that may help now and down the road:

http://forums.techguy.org/t145656/s.html

http://forums.techguy.org/t146102/s.html

GL!

Keep Us Posted!

-Z