Hi I have lost cd/dvd drive I have tried all help suggested so far, without success, I have tried all suggestions using device manager, looking for the drive and driver details online all to no avail I have even tried to do a system restore but my computer gives a warning that it cannot restore and no settings have been changed, my computer is running vista I'm stuck!
2007-09-17 03:15:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
u could try loading bios defaults ..
2007-09-17 03:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but Vista is so new and has many compatablity issues. Not many specialists out there to help..
My only thought is: Did your drive come with an installation CD? Can you remove the connection from the drive to the computer and try reinstalling? Or is your computer a preinstalled system with restore disks?
If you have the money, go out and get a new one.
2007-09-17 03:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by WIZ!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, if you can see the POST screen (the one before Vista loads where it counts the memory) and if it can see the drive in there, then it's a Windows problem.
If the POST screen can't see it, then it could be any number of things. The power lead could have fallen out or be faulty. The same could have happened to the IDE cable. Or it could be that the drive has given up the ghost.
To check if the drive has power, just try to open it as normal with the button on the front. That will pretty much eliminate that option.
2007-09-17 03:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by DMsView 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a complete restore losing all data, putting the PC back to square 1. You've obviously downloaded something with a hidden bug that destroys contact with the cd/dvd drive. Do not download things you are not completely safe with.
2007-09-17 03:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am wondering if your computer is still under warranty. I suggest you contact the manufacturer. I bought a dell and an extra 3 year warranty and it has been well worth the money. Check your paper work and hopefully it will still be under warranty. Good luck.
2007-09-17 03:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System restore - last known good configurartion
2007-09-17 03:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sam C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have not just installed a DVB USB CARD by any chance if so this is a known problem and there is a patch for it on the freecom web site
2007-09-17 03:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you cant see the drive in bios, its shafted!
2007-09-17 03:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by andy t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried safe mode?
2007-09-17 03:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by chutechchu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 15:07:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋