hardware

dont know what i did,but cd-rom not being detected or able to read any
cd.what do i do?
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s

Did you doubleclick My Computer and see if your CD-Rom drive is listed,
under Devices with Removable Storage? If not listed, then the cable is
not properly connected, the drive is malfunctioning or may need the
drivers reinstalled. If it is listed, then: rightclick the drive>Properties>
Hardware tab>Troubleshoot, or:
CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q316529
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"s" wrote:

> dont know what i did,but cd-rom not being detected or able to read any
> cd.what do i do?
> --
> s

IDE CDRrom: check your cables.

USB? go to your device manager and look under USB devices for a mass storage
device. If it is listed then change the drive letter of it or maybe some
other device you have connected but not your C drive. XP will make a USB
device default to take the next letter available after C.

"s" wrote:

> dont know what i did,but cd-rom not being detected or able to read any
> cd.what do i do?
> --
> s

no my CD-Rom drive is not listed when i doubleclick My Computer or under
Devices.Im runing Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition on COMPAQ NoteBook PC.
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s


"Byte" wrote:

> Did you doubleclick My Computer and see if your CD-Rom drive is listed,
> under Devices with Removable Storage? If not listed, then the cable is
> not properly connected, the drive is malfunctioning or may need the
> drivers reinstalled. If it is listed, then: rightclick the drive>Properties>
> Hardware tab>Troubleshoot, or:
> CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q316529
> --
> XP - WNP
> Today is the first day of the
> rest of your life.
>
>
> "s" wrote:
>
> > dont know what i did,but cd-rom not being detected or able to read any
> > cd.what do i do?
> > --
> > s

s wrote:

> no my CD-Rom drive is not listed when i doubleclick My Computer or
> under Devices.Im runing Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition on COMPAQ
> NoteBook PC.

Is the drive seen in the BIOS? If not, contact Compaq tech support to
resolve your hardware problem.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

How do i get into my BIOS?
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s


"Malke" wrote:

> s wrote:
>
> > no my CD-Rom drive is not listed when i doubleclick My Computer or
> > under Devices.Im runing Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition on COMPAQ
> > NoteBook PC.
>
> Is the drive seen in the BIOS? If not, contact Compaq tech support to
> resolve your hardware problem.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

s wrote:

> How do i get into my BIOS?

Usually when you first start a computer, there will be a prompt that
says something like, "Press DEL to enter Setup" or the like. Here's a
link with common BIOS key presses:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Otherwise, read the manual that came with your computer or look on
Compaq's website for tech support for your specific machine.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User