CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered?

garebear09 · 02-02-2008, 10:10 AM

As the title says my Atapi Combo 48X Max CD/DVD burner is not being seen by my computer... and i have no idea why.

It worked but 2 days ago, and for some reason just flat out quit. I have no idea as to why it may have stopped, but i can tell you that my computer is virus/adware/spyware free (or as clean as it can get) and in good health.

All drivers are current and working, nothing has dramatically changed, it just stopped working flat out.

Any and all suggestions are appreciate, and if you need any information just ask.

2pistolpacker · 02-02-2008, 10:41 AM

Hi garebear09, by stopped working, do you mean the power light doesn't come on, won't read cd's, the tray door won't open, or it's flat out dead? Mike

garebear09 · 02-03-2008, 09:27 AM

The light DOES turn on, and the tray DOES open but it does not read CD's, audio or data.

2pistolpacker · 02-03-2008, 09:46 AM

I would go into the bios and verify that both IDE controllers are enabled and the drive is seen by the bios, if it is, save and boot the computer go to the device manager to see if the drive is seen there. Next would be to install a new 80 wire IDE ribbon, if this fails swap in a new drive to test it. Mike

dai · 02-03-2008, 10:28 AM

try a system restore to a date when all was ok
remove the upper and lower filters
scroll down to how here
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=k...060&x=12&y=13#

garebear09 · 02-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Alright MJZZZ

i actually think it might be the ribbon, because both are out, not just one. HMM! haha :]

**bhahar84** · 02-06-2008, 07:18 AM

Hi garebear09!!

Can you try to do what Dai post earlier. Try to delete the upper filter and lower filter. Refer to this for that:

Delete Upper Filter/Lower Filter (Microsoft KB)

Delete Upper Filter/Lower Filter (Other thread)

02-02-2008, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
garebear09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12 OS: XP	CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? As the title says my Atapi Combo 48X Max CD/DVD burner is not being seen by my computer... and i have no idea why. It worked but 2 days ago, and for some reason just flat out quit. I have no idea as to why it may have stopped, but i can tell you that my computer is virus/adware/spyware free (or as clean as it can get) and in good health. All drivers are current and working, nothing has dramatically changed, it just stopped working flat out. Any and all suggestions are appreciate, and if you need any information just ask.

02-02-2008, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? Hi garebear09, by stopped working, do you mean the power light doesn't come on, won't read cd's, the tray door won't open, or it's flat out dead? Mike __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog

02-03-2008, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
garebear09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12 OS: XP	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? The light DOES turn on, and the tray DOES open but it does not read CD's, audio or data.

02-03-2008, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? I would go into the bios and verify that both IDE controllers are enabled and the drive is seen by the bios, if it is, save and boot the computer go to the device manager to see if the drive is seen there. Next would be to install a new 80 wire IDE ribbon, if this fails swap in a new drive to test it. Mike __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog

02-03-2008, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,702 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? try a system restore to a date when all was ok remove the upper and lower filters scroll down to how here http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=k...060&x=12&y=13# __________________

02-03-2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
garebear09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12 OS: XP	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? Alright MJZZZ i actually think it might be the ribbon, because both are out, not just one. HMM! haha :]

02-06-2008, 07:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
bhahar84 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,386 OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: CD/DVD Drive isn't being registered? Hi garebear09!! Can you try to do what Dai post earlier. Try to delete the upper filter and lower filter. Refer to this for that: Delete Upper Filter/Lower Filter (Microsoft KB) Delete Upper Filter/Lower Filter (Other thread) __________________ .:CPU-Z::Power Supply::Recuva::Unlocker::SensorsView::PSU Calculator::Everest:.[/center]