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jlboyle30
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_ 		27. November 2006 @ 18:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just had to replace my hard drive, and do a full system recovery, data recovery was unsuccessful. Now my DVD-RW is only recognizing cds, I have re-installed the drive and all drivers, I can't rollback, as I have nothing to rollback to. I have uninstalled software thinking it might be a compatability issue. Nothing seems to be working, I can't play or write any dvd. I am able to play audio cds, cd-roms, and write to a cd.

PLEASE HELP, I am desperate.
Jolene
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Dunker
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_ 		27. November 2006 @ 20:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
First, make sure you have patched up your system. If you're using XP, install Service Pack 1a (I'd avoid SP2) as well as any driver updates.

Try also, with the computer off of course, completely disconnecting the drive. Then boot fully and shut down, so the OS removes any existing drivers. Shutdown again. While you're at it, check the jumper settings, etc. to make sure they're right. Then reconnect the drive's power and IDE cables. Boot and it should freshly recognize the drive. Let me know how it turns out.
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
jlboyle30
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_ 		27. November 2006 @ 20:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I tried all of that. Unfortunately this computer came with sp2 already installed and all of my drivers are the current or updated versions. I just got off a live chat with HP and was told that the error codes that I got from PC-Doctor mean my drive is damaged and I need to replace it. I am sooo frustrated with this computer right now.
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Dunker
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_ 		27. November 2006 @ 21:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sounds like the drive is toast. I usually recommend updating the firmware as a last-ditch effort, in case the existing FW got corrupted. If you do buy a new drive, go for an NEC or Pioneer.
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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