2006-12-29 22:55:49 · 12 answers · asked by The Handsome Stranger 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Lost as in, drive NOT seen in My Computer? Or do you mean you are unable to burn anything?
In either case it may be that the drive just died, it happens.
What I could suggest is the following, (For XP)
1. Does it power on?
Can you open drive to place disk in it? Does drive spin up? Light blinks on outside of drive? If so this means drive is somewhat functional.
2.. If you do not see drive in My Computer,
Right Click on My Computer>Manage, then click on Disk management in left payne. If you do not see drive in right payne, click word action>rescan disks. If still not there close and proceed.
3. Right click on My Computer>properties>Hardware tab>Device manager button. In the device manager click + next to DVD/CD+ROM. Drive should be listed.
If no listing drive is dead, replace
If there is a listing (and you know your having problems with drive) right click and uninstall it. Restart computer.
On restart windows should install the drive. (which solves lots of problems)
4. Every drive has a model number.(sticker on top of drive)Research problems and possible firmware updates here.
http://club.cdfreaks.com/
5. If your problem is just burning related, why not get Nero here.
http://www.download.com/Nero-7-Ultra-Edition/3000-2646_4-10582585.html?tag=lst-0-1
Combo CD/RW/DVD/R's are cheap now a days, can I suggest a few links?
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Category.asp?Category=10&name=CD-DVD-Burners-Media
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=7/form_keyword=CD%252FDVD+rw
Hope this helps :)
2006-12-29 23:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How or from what source u installed the burner? Whats the make of ur comp??? If it comes factory installed, then check with ur computer manufacturer... Or try system restore if using win xp and has system restore active...
2006-12-29 23:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Lostinvague 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still have the disk which came with the burner, then just put the disk in and follow the instructions. Anouther method which is acceptable is Add/remove Hardware in the Control Panel.
2006-12-29 23:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
right click my computer left click properties and open the hard ware tag find your missing hardware here. click on it and click on uninstall then restart the computer this should recognise the "new" hardware and install the software. then run windows update. if this fails go to the burners manufacturers web site and see if there is an update.
2006-12-29 23:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Burner to what? I'll guess here, it's software. Find the disk and uninstall then reinstall. If you can't do that, contact the manufacturer.~
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2016-11-25 00:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are using xp home or pro you can use system restore its esy to do and will return your system back to the condition it was in before you lost your burner
2006-12-29 22:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by leonard24seven 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry need more info, do you mean burning software or that your computer does not recognise your CD ROM drive?
2006-12-29 22:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by Startrekforever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows can burn it just click and drag at the drive
2006-12-29 23:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by Kenz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-29 23:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by smartsexycurvy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋