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Can't find cd/dvd windows Xp

dav78 - Dec 15, 2008 12:49pm GMT - Last answer on Jan 15, 2010 6:24pm GMT kp
Hello, I have a ASUS laptop windows Xp pro. My problem is I cant get the dvd player to work. It does not show in device manager, there are no upper/lower filters. Sometimes on start-up the system will find it as new hardware only to have it disappear before I can add it. I tried the Microsoft fix but it could not help because of the lack of filters. BIOS shows IDE (non-detected).Configuration: windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0
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I also have the same problem.. My cd-rom is undetected by my OS but when i insert a bootable disk on it on boot up, the drive can read it. I'm using a windows xp service pack 2 os. Do you think the problem is in my OS?
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update last night drive worked fine I was able to watch a dvd. today a different story. the dvd/cd drive does not appear. i noticed last night that even when the drive was working I still did not have any upper/lower filters. Anyone with a suggestion?
badass - Jan 17, 2009 11:18pm GMT
go in to device manager locate ur dvd drive and click uninstall and reboot the comp. it should work fine
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hey,..hey...almost same 4 me.my disk drive will not read or b detected,but it works it powers up spins shacks a buzzs.
Iwas told it is the motherboard my dei port is shot.
So my questoin is how to bypass the drive.without a crack no/cd
my game is bf2142




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jhack - Jan 15, 2009 1:19pm GMT
I need help, too. No drive device shows on MyComputer or in Device Manager. It spins, but doesn't run! Is there a fix for this?

jhack
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I have same problem! @badass I can't uninsatall dvd drive because i can't see it in device manager...
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I have similar issue. I replaced original CD/DVD drive with a Liteon and my Dell 8250 does not recognize new device and does not display DVD/CD-ROM Drives in any folders within Device Manager. Any help, please!
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ok.......yes here is the exact same probl;em as on the top of the page-

Hello, I have a ASUS laptop windows Xp pro. My problem is I cant get the dvd player to work. It does not show in device manager, there are no upper/lower filters. Sometimes on start-up the system will find it as new hardware only to have it disappear before I can add it. I tried the Microsoft fix but it could not help because of the lack of filters. BIOS shows IDE (non-detected).


NOW DID ANY ONE ACTUALLY FIND THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM OR WHAT!!!??? PLEASE HELP
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I finally had enough. I switched to a Mac. How nice to have a computer that actually works! I have never seen an error message or a pop-up window asking me stupid questions. I don't worry about getting some weird virus or having to pay for ridiculous programs every year like Norton! What a waste. My recommendation to all-get away from Windows as fast as you can!!!!!
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Download this registry fix and it will solve your problem.

http://dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_cd_dvd_fix.htm
ysr - Jul 4, 2009 8:43pm BST
that didnt work either :(
haris691 - Nov 30, 2009 4:09am GMT
thnx it worked fine i'm so happy thnx again
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Here you go, this should work.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Les - Sep 6, 2009 8:56pm BST
Ben,

Thank you for your suggestion. The Microsoft site fixed my problem.

Les
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worked!
Thank you.
but any idea why, without (de-)installing burningsoftware or things like alcohol 120% or demon tools, i need to do this every some weeks again?
(please answer via pm/mail, im usually not here, thanks)
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wow .. i'm impressed, microsofts link did NOT work .. however this one did: http://dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_cd_dvd_fix.htm

the Dell PC did not see the DVD drive at all before, wouldn't even open door, but now works great !!

Thx so much
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