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hayes07
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_ 		13. April 2007 @ 14:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
my windows xp cd drive is working but it isnt installed on my computer.....I Have a Cd drive on my computer but when ever i put disc in i can hear it working but it wont show up on the screen i looked in MY COMPUTER file and i didnt even see a CD/DVD-R File Like I Used too idk what i have too do PLZZZZZ HELP!!!!!!
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ddp
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_ 		13. April 2007 @ 18:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does the computer's bios sees the drive? any exclamation marks in device manager?
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Leningrad
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_ 		13. April 2007 @ 19:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Better check if the jumpers are on a good configuration, or install
the drivers.

good luck

leningrad
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Zeyf414
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_ 		13. April 2007 @ 19:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How old is this drive? Sometimes they just up and die. I had one go on me in a similar way; but try ddp's and Leningrad's suggestions first.
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hayes07
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 03:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The Drive Isnt that old at all i mean i only got the computer 1 or 2 years ago idk i think it is just maybe a type of hardwar/software i have to download to make it work again
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confusedpspplaya
Leningrad
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 07:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If my method fails to work go to the BIOS and auto-detect drives
(sometimes BIOS does not detect drives at first so you need to
manually do it)
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Zeyf414
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 08:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Leningrad:
If my method fails to work go to the BIOS and auto-detect drives
(sometimes BIOS does not detect drives at first so you need to
manually do it)
Excellent suggestion. And, hayes07, sometimes these drives will die on you even within a month or two of installation. It has happened to me.
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garmoon
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 08:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Could the ribbon cable be loose from the drive. Would the drive spin up with just power connected?? Couldn't hurt to open case and make sure it's seated properly. Just a thought.
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ddp
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 09:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
garmoon, you just became addict?
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garmoon
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 12:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yup, I think it was Good Friday. Took long enough.
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GrandpaBW
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_ 		14. April 2007 @ 14:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by hayes07:
The Drive Isnt that old at all i mean i only got the computer 1 or 2 years ago idk i think it is just maybe a type of hardwar/software i have to download to make it work again
You need to pay attention to the posts. Folks here are trying to help you. Answer ddp's question.
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hayes07
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_ 		15. April 2007 @ 10:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sorry I am such a newbie but how do i get to a BIOS cause i dont kno wat that is
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confusedpspplaya
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Leningrad
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_ 		15. April 2007 @ 12:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
(Laughs) Now i understand why you cant understand ddp's questions.

But as a member im gonna help you do it.

1.Enter BIOS (Basic I/O system)get there by restarting the computer
when the system will be checking the memory press DEL or F1.

2.You will be greeted by a blue screen, now each BIOs is
different via versions. Therefore i can only give you a basic explanation.

3.Look for something like Auto-check IDE drives (If you have IDE )
if you have a SCSI drive the configuration is similair.

4.It should give your HDD model and Cdrom (Example:SONY**-*** )
Select that and install it.

5.Now save and Quit.

regards
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