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DVD rom/ ZIP drive/ CD burner not detected :(

  • 04-12-2002 7:31pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Compatibility mode paging reduces overall system performance.

    Windows was unable to identify a real-mode driver or memory-resident program loaded in your Config.sys or Autoexec.bat file. You will see another message that lists the name of the driver or program causing the problem.
    Because Windows could not identify the driver or program, it has switched to MS-DOS compatibility mode to ensure the program will run. However, this decreases overall performance. To improve performance, remove the program or driver causing the problem, or contact its manufacturer for an upgraded version.

    My system is not detecting my DVD rom drive, my ZIP drive or my CD burner. I went into performance in system properties and I got the above message. Can sum1 give me a hand with this? It's a bit odd since my floppy drive seems untouched.


    Cheers.


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  • #2
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Re-start in safe mode.
    Un-install the *faulty* drives and disconnect cables.

    Boot up properly and shut down.

    Re-Connect cables and let windoss pick back up the drives again.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I tried that with my burner but it didnt work :)


  • #4
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    this may be a lil too drastic...

    fdisk

    I had something similar happen where neither my DvD nor CD-R were being picked up by XP. [my problem was more serious tho..I was getting a BSOD in XP :mad:]

    Brought it to a shop....guy tried a normal cd-rom on the cable..no work.
    Tried a new cable..no work..

    tried my DvD in his machine...worked grand

    took a fdisk n fresh OS install to fix it.


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