"Xx Ice xX" <XxIcexX@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Ive got a '_NEC DVD_RW ND2500A' (As seen in device driver list). If i
> disable
> this and restart, the computer recognises the drive and automaticaly
> installs
> drivers on reboot as per usual. However, the Drive is not listed under My
> Computer, and the error under the device driver is:
>
> Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot
> find the hardware device. (Code 41)
>
> I have installed another Drive in this same slot with the same IDE cable
> and
> it has the same problem. The computer is well maintained with virus
> protection and no apparent settings have been changed but, it could be a
> virus - can a virus do this? The device driver is updated but still no
> change.
>
> Anybody who has any idea as to whats going on, I would greatly appreciate
> any feedback from you.
> Thanks everyone
> Ice

Hi
Is the drive showing in Bios correctly?
Have you thought about changing the IDE ribbon?
Make sure the jumpers on the Drive are set in the right position

Chas
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