Help. My CD/ROM stopped working and I checked the Device Manager and it indicates a bad driver. Restore point does not work either. How can I repair the registry when the CD drive does not read? Any ideas. I do have the original XP Pro CD but can't read it. HELP Please.
2007-09-24 10:32:55 · 3 answers · asked by Me and 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Go to device manager and delete your CD-ROM, reboot and windows will find new hardware and install the drivers for it.
It should then work, if the CD-ROM has not become faulty.
2007-09-24 10:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try uninstalling the device in the device manager. Then just restart your computer and follow the instructions for installing new hardware. If that doesn't work, then the drive might be broken. The tend to wear out over time.
Heres the step by step:
right click "my Computer"
click the "hardware" tab
Find your CD drive and right click
Select "uninstall cd drive"
then restart your computer
then follow instructions for installing new hardware.
2007-09-24 17:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Connor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have one restore point?
Try downloading the driver(s) from either the computers manufacturer or the drives manufacturer. Then overwrite the bad ones.
Or rt click the drive in Device Manager then click Properties on the General tab click the Troubleshoot button for suggestions
2007-09-24 17:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋