cdroms won't detect

[rpg121]

Hey
I just installed a fresh copy of windows 98 SE on my computer which used to have first edition, and now my cdrom drives won't get detected.

I tried installing a DOS driver for a cdrom and it only works if i boot from the command prompt and then into windows. (i just run autoexec.bat and it works fine, but not if i boot straight into windows) Is there a way to make it run autoexec.bat before it boots into windows? or is there another way of solving this?

I was able to install fine from the windows 98 cds, so the drivers do work fine, its just after the installation, it won't work.

 

[tviman]

Try this... Go to device manager and remove the CD-ROM. Then reboot the computer (do a cold boot). Windows should see the "new hardware" and install the drivers automatically.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[Bigpom1]

Go to the BIOS and set the detection of drives to AUTO. This should enable the CD Rom. I am presuming the connections never got disturbed otherwise it wouldn't work at all.