I accidently deleted some registry files for my dvd/cd rom drive. I ran the program off of my computer (Dell Dimension E510, Windows XP) that checked the whole system and there is no problem. It starts the dvd/cd rom drive, opens it, and shuts it, but when I go to put a disk in and run it nothing happens. In my computer there is no drive for it. In the device manager it has a yellow exclamation point by it. I have deleted it and tried to update it but it won't. I tried a link on your site to update it but it doesn't work either. What can I go to get this drive to work, or should I buy a new one with a disk for drivers? I don't know what to do. I put another drive in from an old computer and I still get the same thing. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in a bind. Only 6 month old computer.
Thank you for answering a desperate woman's cry. No I don't remember what I deleted and I have tried to back restore a couple of months and even tried to factory restore and it will NOT let me. Any other suggestions? Will buying a new drive with drive even help? I have the recovery disks that Dell sent me (and one to reinstall windows xp) but can't use them, so will buying a new drive enev help? Because aren't the .dll files in the computer that I am missing, so it won't even matter, correct? Anything will help without having to take this thing in and get it fixed.
No, I have not updated the firmware. That I don't know how to do. Where would I go to do that and how? As of the Windows reinstalling, as soon as I get this drive to run, I plan on reinstalling every disk that Dell gave me to fix this computer. Any input is greatly appreciated. thank you
Had an idea...since I cannot remember the registry files that I deleted, is there any program on the net that can scan my system and see what is missing and then replace them? I see alot of programs for registry repair, but am leary. I need something to maintain and fix registry problems, especially replace missing registry files. Anything out there that you know of?????
I can't find any firmware for your drive so that's not important. As for registry repair, I have never done it myself so wouldn't be able to recommend a good one. As long as you have the system instal disks, then no harm can come of trying one or two out I suppose. Sorry I am not able to provide more help in that area.
