Disapear the CD-ROM

[nicolas]

Thanks,... I use win xp ,..and something wrong is happen...the unit of Cd (D) disapear ...even in the bios I can´nt  find it ...but the stranger is ......if I plug a usb memory the unit Cd-rom appear again....could you help me ?...GOD BLESS YOU

[Broni]

Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. Download, and run Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on downloaded file, and allow registry merge.
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.