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Author Topic: CD ROM not recognised by explorer  (Read 6730 times)

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DaleK

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CD ROM not recognised by explorer
« on: September 08, 2004, 05:13:43 AM »
Hi all, this is my first message to CH. I have been given a PC from a friend and have several quaestions about different problems. Here is the first: The CD Rom drive works fine but it does not appear in Windows explorer. Is this to do with it using the wrong type of driver or is it a non supported type?

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Raptor

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Re: CD ROM not recognised by explorer
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2004, 03:39:54 AM »
Did you try assigning it a different drive letter? Perhaps uninstalling it from the Hardware management menu and resetting your computer will allow it to be redected by Windows.

DaleK

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Re: CD ROM not recognised by explorer
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2004, 03:45:28 AM »
Yes, I have tried this but it is still not recognized?

Raptor

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Re: CD ROM not recognised by explorer
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2004, 03:47:18 AM »
Have you looked for firmware or other types of drivers?

DMA CD-ROM Drive Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Explorer

You did not mention your operating system, I will assume (due to the article) that it is Windows 98?
« Last Edit: September 09, 2004, 03:48:51 AM by Raptor »