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dvd drive???
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codez
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1. August 2003 @ 09:38 |
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Hey, i got 2 cd drives
1- cd reader
2- cd writer
i go no scsi drive but my pc detects a 3rd DVD drive.... i dont have it installed, and my scsi/raid controller is installed. Everytime i uninstall it, it keeps reinstalling everytime i uninstall it
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AfterDawn Addict
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1. August 2003 @ 18:09 |
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If it doesnt affect you in anyway, why worry.
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 03:31 |
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the problem is, now it takes my pc 5 minutes 2 load and my hd seems very slow
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2. August 2003 @ 04:13 |
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You could solve the problem with a windows repair or a fresh instal of windows. i had a similar problem. Wait for Ken to see the thread, he'll probably know better than me.
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 08:51 |
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k man, ill wait for ken
can u tell him 2 see this topic?
im sure if u get this problem in the future u will also be able to fix the problem.
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2. August 2003 @ 10:21 |
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I am not ken, but what Operating system are you running? I have had some similar trouble in Linux with my CD writer. Does it correctly idenify your Cd writer? Some cheaper CD writers have the DVD rom capabilities (as were reject combo DVD-Rom/CD-RW) dives. That could also be the issue, what is the make and model of your Cd-Rw drive?
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 13:20 |
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i got winxp
yes my pc can identify the cd-rw
my cdrw is Maxell MCD-RW24-1024-L and my cd drive runs smoothly, but doesnt burn at full spead.
This is what my pc also detects:
AXV CD/DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device
but i got no scsi devices installed, what i do?
i think this is why my pc is slowing down
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ken0042
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2. August 2003 @ 16:13 |
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Sorry guys, I was out golfing and sitting by the pool.
What if you were to disable the SCSI setting in the BIOS?
OK, maybe a better question is for me to get a feel for your level of understanding computers. None of these questions are ment to offend; just understand what level you are at:
(1) Do you know what BIOS is?
(2) Do you know how to get into your BIOS?
Also, at what point is your computer taking a while to boot up? Does it get as far as the XP splash screen?
Let me know and we'll see if we can get this sorted out.
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 16:25 |
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lol, its alright, im no newbie but ill tell you anyways
1- i know what a bios is
2- i know how to get into it
xp loads perfectly, but it takes a very long time to load
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ken0042
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2. August 2003 @ 16:51 |
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OK, good. Is there anywhere in the BIOS where it has the option to disable the SCSI devices or SCSI controller? Because if they are disabled from the BIOS, the computer won't spend 5 minutes looking for them.
Let me know if this works out and/or if this is something you've already tried.
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 16:57 |
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there was only 1 scsi option which i disabled but nothing happened, i tried it yesterday.
no change what so ever, any ideas?
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ken0042
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2. August 2003 @ 17:07 |
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You've got me on this one. Aside from the obvious but also painfull wiping the hard drive and re-istalling the OS. I know with my computer when I re-install Windows boots up in less than 30 seconds, but now is back up to over 2 minutes.
Unless you've recently installed Windows......
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codez
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2. August 2003 @ 17:22 |
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have u just changed something?
did your pc just start booting from 2 minutes?
i did install sp1, do you think that may have caused it?
my windows has been installed for a long time.
Is there no other way of removing the scsi/raid controller?
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ken0042
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2. August 2003 @ 19:10 |
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No, my boot up has increased slowly in time over the last year.
I'm running 2000, not XP so I'm not sure if SP1 has anything to do with it. One thing I know for a fact from my friends, and this is something I don't want you to answer on this board....... is your copy of XP licensed? One of the things with SP1 is if more than one person is using the same CD key, it will cause all kinds of errors.
Now just in case that isn't it.... how are you removing this device? If you just remove it Windows will re-detect it next time it boots up. If you select "disable this device" it won't come back again.
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codez
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3. August 2003 @ 03:48 |
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my xp is licensed, dont worry
i did disable it from there but it still takes time for my windows 2 load
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13. August 2003 @ 12:35 |
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Only thing I can think of is USB devices will be observed as SCSI devices. But The specs from what I read appear to be an Internal IDE drive and not USB or SCSI. You might just have to live with the slow boot time.
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kiddragon
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15. August 2003 @ 20:38 |
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A program called Alcohol 120% is the program that creates that virtual dvd drive.
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18. August 2003 @ 16:27 |
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Thats odd, I have never used that program, does it create a fake DVD drive?
Codez did you resently install this or test this program?
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codez
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18. August 2003 @ 16:32 |
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well its true,
after i installed Alcohol 120% it came up
but its ok now, thanks anyways
i had this program, when i uninstalled it, it went
p.s never install service pack 1 (sp1) if your xp works fine
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archedone
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20. August 2003 @ 22:01 |
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sorry..guys to interrupt... need some kind info about MCD-RW24, Maxell CDRW, it works just fine with win98SE but when I switch to winXP, I can't burn CDs anymore. can you give some help...thanks
PS. there's an updated firmware for this cd drive..Mcd24.zip from Maxell website...would this firmware solve my problem ?? is there any precaution to take before running this firmware
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21. August 2003 @ 07:03 |
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Before doing any firmware upgrade, make sure you have a floppy with the original firmware version. You don`t want to be left without the firmware that you know works or worked. Is the maxtor drive a DVD-/+Rw drive or is it a DVD rom CDrw combo drive? What burning software are you using and is it reconized there?
WinXp has built in CDr burning in the Windows explorer, bit of a pain, but see if it can reconize your drive.
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archedone
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23. August 2003 @ 06:54 |
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hi prisoner..thanks for your time, my drive is only a CDRW, and it is bundled with Nero 5.0 software.. i didn't get any original firmware when i bought it, but before it burns cd in win98se using Nero 5.0 but when i switch to winxp, it can't burn any longer using Nero 5.0 even with xp's cd burning program. but for sure xp recognize my drive but it just can't record. hope i can receive further info from you...
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26. August 2003 @ 13:49 |
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Sorry archedone, let me get your issue straight.
You went from Win98 to WinXP and lost the ability to burn in Nero?
Can you read Cd's with your burner? ie if you but an audio cd in your drive will it play.
If you open Windows Explorer and right click on the CD drive, is it listed under the Hardware tab?
Next go to the tab called Recording, Make sure the check box for Enable CD recording on this drive is checked.
With all that, your should be able to burn a disc using The WinXP burning engine. You should also see if Nero reconizes your Burner.
In Nero 5.5 there is a Recorder tab, go to choose recorder (this may also be the case with Nero 5.0 , I don't know I never used it). In Choose Recorder it should list image recorder and your burner, select your burner and see if all the details are correct. It will tell you burn speeds and firmware versions.
Its possible that the check box was unchecked and Nero is in image mode. That could be your problem. Tell me how it goes.
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archedone
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29. August 2003 @ 03:33 |
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thanks again prisoner, i have done all the things you have said, all settings are correct, and even my Nero burning is not in image recording mode yet i can't burn any cd.
my last option is to upgrade the firmware of my cdrw drive... thanks a lot for your time.
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2. September 2003 @ 10:14 |
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How did your firmware update go?
On websites by companies that release official updates they include all the versions available. I would recomend downloading a couple of versions just incase any errors. Then you can test a few and see if you get it working.
If all this fails as I don't think its a firware issue. Try unconecting you CDR drive inside your computer (open up the box and remove the IDE cable). Then reboot and let it reset the devices in the CMOS. Run a couple programs in Windows, what ever. Then shut down your computer and reconnect your CDR drive. Then rebot, that might work as Windows will have to detect it as new hardware and should configure it correctly.
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