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cd/dvd writer not found
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:35 am
by derek l
Merry Xmas to all, strange problem has just happened vs 10 cant find my cd/dvd device . when i go to burn NO DEVICE shows up . Also import from dvd ,says invalid parameter . Any help is good news
Thanks Derek[/img]
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:17 am
by sjj1805
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:03 am
by derek l
Thanks will do
Power cable
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:57 pm
by 2Dogs
I believe the reference to the Ulead Burning Helper service is a bit of a red herring. I've never liked it running automatically, and always set it to manual with no ill effects.
One thing that has worked for me in the past if no programs, including Windows see the drive, has been to remove the drive, reboot, shut down, then reinstall the drive. It should force windows to re-detect the drive.
Sometimes the 4 pin molex power connectors can fail or become unseated. If it does turn out to be a problem with the power connector, you might try "exercising" it to remove any corrosion, or even using another available connector from the power supply.
You might similarly give the IDE ribbon cable a wiggle, or the SATA cable if it's a SATA drive, though since those cables carry far less current than the power cable, they don't tend to be as problematical.
I would try that before any registry tweaks.
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:42 pm
by sjj1805