Computer began lagging this week.

[a3soggetti]

Sure enough, primary IDE channel lists PIO Mode under its current transfer mode.  Am searching myself for more answers, but let me know if you have any specific advice.

[Broni]

I can't advice you, because if I was in your situation, I wouldn't be any smarter.
I'd have to investigate one Google link after another.

[Broni]

One simple step to start with...uninstall Primary, and Secondary IDE channels through Device Manager, and restart. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

[a3soggetti]

So, moral of story is that if a computer acts up after a couple of failed DVD writes, this might be the problem.

Thanks very much, especially Broni. 

This page provided me with a quick fix:  http://winhlp.com/node/10

Computer is running smoothly on reboot... another hidden Microsoft Windows failsafe feature conquered!

I'm selling out and getting a f$#%ing Mac.

[Broni]

Great job, man!!
Thanks for posting solution.

[patio]

Your machine may still have issues even though you found a fix.
Drives are dropped back into PIO mode automatically by Windows because of system errors...
Replace that IDE cable with a new 80 conductor one.

If it still happens from time to time you may have power issues.

MS Info...

[a3soggetti]

Your machine may still have issues even though you found a fix.
Drives are dropped back into PIO mode automatically by Windows because of system errors...
Replace that IDE cable with a new 80 conductor one.

If it still happens from time to time you may have power issues.

MS Info...

As I understood it, the mode was changed because of the DVD-ROM drive's multiple burn failures... and the DVD burn failed multiple times in a row because one of the files had a name that was too long.  Yesterday, after resetting the transfer mode and after I took care of the offending filename using a utility designed for the purpose, the burns went fine and all was well.  Do you still think I should be worried?

[patio]

No...only if it drops back into that mode after awhile.