Re: Missing DVD-RW Drive (E:)

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Hi Kandinsky,... The trick you do, forces Windows to recognize a new device
and auto-install it... you can achieve the same purpose from the Windows
Device Manager... Check the answer to Edna for a much easier solution you
can apply the next time you have the same problem.


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"kandinsky63" <rharaburda@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> escribió en el mensaje
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Hi

i also have 2 nec dvd drives and occasionally one gets 'stuck' where the
System does not see it. The only solution that i have come up with that
unlocks the drive and makes it 'visible' again, is by following method

1. turn of PC
2. disconnect the errant drive - should be a power and IDE connection
3. turn PC back on
4. turn off pc
5. re attached cables to drive
6 restart PC

this normally does the trick. IF this does not work the IDE cable or the
drive might be faulty. I would change the cheaper cable if this transpires
to be the case.


"Edna" <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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One of two NEC DVD-RW Drives (E & F) the (E:) No Longer shows up in
WExplorer
or Device Mgr.

In Tweakui, My Computer, Drives, it's checked but has a Red Question
Mark.

In Computer Mgmt\Storage\Libraries - and -
under Disk Mgmt - Only one NEC DVD_RW appears.

In Event Viewer\System - Very few errors and none of importance.

I doubt I've ever used it so I'm not aware how long it's been missing.
Other than installing a Toshiba External HD (G:) a cpl months ago
nothing
has changed not even new software. I tried Kelli's Registry entry but
that
was unsuccessful.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.





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