RE: CD-Rom tray keeps opening of its own accord

From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 02/09/05 

Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 09:10:14 -0800

gort wrote:

>
>
> "ADO" wrote:
>
>> Does the same thing happen in safe mode?If not then in normal mode
>> run msconfig from the run command and disable the startup items and
>> see if happens again.
>>
> Hate to admit it but I'm a complete dunce when it comes to messing
> around with the internal mechanics of a computer. I've never run my
> computer in safe mode and also never run any commands like you
> suggest. Can you be a bit more specific about disabling the startup
> items? What should I be looking for? Cheers.

Here is how to see what is starting with Windows:

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab.

Here are links to help you identify what you find:
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.blackviper.com/
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/

To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is
starting up. This will get you to the correct menu to choose "Safe
Mode". Rebooting the computer will get you back to regular mode.

However, the best course of action for you is probably to take the
machine to a good local professional - not a BestBuy or CompUSA type of
store. The pro can diagnose the issue(s) and if you need a new cd
drive, quickly replace it.

Malke 

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