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optical drive

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bhaudateju Original post #1
Oct 2, 2007 at 1:22 AM
i m using win_xp_pro_sp2
i m the administrator, cd/dvd drive is not shown in explorer
please help me'
email me at:bhaudagopy@yahoo.co.in
ravi_9793
ravi_9793 #2
Oct 2, 2007 at 1:38 AM
first: Dont mention your E-mail ID.
second:Make sure CD/drive cable+power cable is properly pluged..

Also..do this:
start-->right click my computer-->>properties-->>hardware-->>device manager

Do you see DVD/CD-ROM drive..or any thing with ??? or !!! mark
dOm1naTOr
dOm1naTOr #3
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:50 AM
is it detected in bios??, if then reattach it in a different mode [ie master/slave nd primary/secondary etc]. Or there is chance the drive is not workin properly.