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OK im using WinXP. My CD-ROM icon is missing and I can't find it. I tryed creating a new shortcut but that did'nt work. Can anyone tell me what happened. Is there a way that I can find it? I even did a search and I could'nt find it.
Is this something that I should worrie about?
Is there a program that I need that can fix it?
Is there a way around this with out reformating?
Thanx in advance for your help. BLUEWOLF
Do you mean the icon in My Computer?
How are you creating a shortcut?
If the icon for your cdrom drive is missing in My Computer then chances are its not being detected in the POST.
Id advise on checking the cables on the drive and see if the LED lights up when you turn the pc on.
You could also try a h/w test on the drive:
Remove IDE cable
Boot PC
Insert factory pressed CD ie Original CD
If (LED stays lit)
drive is fubar'ed;
HTH
Well r3b00+ said,
Is it present in the device manager?
and Why would you see this as a securuity problem.. not hardware?
Cheers
Thanx r3b00+ for the info. The Led is did not light up. So it must be something wrong with the cables. Do you know which "p" is supposed to be connected to the CD-ROM. For instance "p3" or "p4" ect. As for the test im not sure if I want to mess around with that.
Also at the time it did seem like a Security problem. I mean I do want security with my CD-ROM.
Thanx BLUEWOLF !!
The LED did not light up when you turned your comp on?
Theres nowt to it, just open the case pull out the IDE cable (the bigger one), close the case and turn your comp on.......then just put in an original CD (s/w cd would be perfect) and see what happens.Quote:
As for the test im not sure if I want to mess around with that.
Where do i find the Device Manager?Quote:
Is it present in the device manager?
I put the CD in. I heard it spinning but I never found the CD-ROM icon..!?!?Quote:
Theres nowt to it, just open the case pull out the IDE cable (the bigger one), close the case and turn your comp on.......then just put in an original CD (s/w cd would be perfect) and see what happens.
Is there any other advice you could give?
Device manager: Right-click My Computer, click properties, click Hardware then Device Manager.
So you did like i said and removed the cable before inserting the disc?
If so did the LED stay lit or continuously flash or go out?
Bluewolf.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but don't you think you should spend some time reading about how your machine works, how to install hardware & software etc.
You can either search the net for useful info or you could buy a dummies book.
It will do you the world of good and the extra knowledge you gain you can use to help others.
Go to Control panel.. and open system properties
ie:-(depending on your setup)
Start - Control panel - System
Now.. click on the Hardware tab now the Device manager..
Judging by what you have just said.. The CD Rom is spinning, but you are not seeing the CD name and or Icon in the My Computer list..right..?
Here is a noob hardware/software site to check out..for these types of probs www.virtualdr.com .. .. but read the tutorial on "Help us help you" in the AO tutorials.. before you post a prob here or there.
a plus for you is that you have worded the subject of the thread very well..
cheers
Oh if you feel insecure without your cd-rom.. I may have some bad news.. u may need to go back to the security blanket or pacifier.. and read my fav.. "The Complete Idiots Guide to those Computer Thingies"
edit.. geez steve you are hard aren't you.. and I thought I was the bad tempered und3rtak3r
I found it thanx. When I wen to CD-ROM it gave me this number "Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)Quote:
Device manager: Right-click My Computer, click properties, click Hardware then Device Manager.
Click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for this device."
Also I did'nt pull out the IDE cables because I don't know what will happen. But thanx for the help.
Than why did you????Also when you read books and stuff it can still be confusing. These forums are here for a reason. And with the information I am gaining know I can use to help others. Your were the only one being negative through out this whole thread. But w/e u had to throw in your 2 since without helping.Quote:
I don't want to rain on your parade, but don't you think you should spend some time reading about how your machine works, how to install hardware & software etc.
Thanx to everyone else though....Cheeers!!!
Thanx for the link!! I found the Device manager already thanx...Quote:
Here is a noob hardware/software site to check out..for these types of probs www.virtualdr.com .. .. but read the tutorial on "Help us help you" in the AO tutorials.. before you post a prob here or there.
Well for you problem then..
Bookmark www.virtualdr.com for your hardware probs windoze problems
and now that you have found your device manager..
Right click the cd rom in device manager and select Remove.. ok and ok out
restart the computer..
once restarted.. go back into device manager and check the status of the cd rom..
you could have a faulty drive, bad cable.. or there is more information you need to tell us..
cheers
Thanx Und3ertak3r Later!!!
hehe i like ur way of thinking. Looks like most of ur questions r pretty much answered...hope ur problem gets fixed. What brand of CDROM is it?Quote:
Also at the time it did seem like a Security problem. I mean I do want security with my CD-ROM.
That happened to me too with my DVD-Rom, I rebooted the system and it showed up again. Perhaps some Spyware might interfere with it...or it could be just a coincidence cuz i ran Spyware S&D and after deleted some crap it showed again. How long has it been gone?