CD-ROM problems

TXgranny · 06-27-2006, 09:07 PM

Hello ev1,
I reformatted my hard drive on this old IBM Aptiva 2168 and got help from you guys when I did. Anyway, you all suggested I get the start-up disk for 95 and I was fortunate enough to find the set on e-bay. They worked fine but now I can't get the CD player to work so I can upgrade to 98 or XP. The device manager says the device is working properly but when i try to use it an error comes up "Device is not ready". Can someone tell me what to do now? Thanks a lot.

Geekgirl · 06-29-2006, 09:30 AM

Are you positive the cd rom is still in working condition. Have you replaced it with another one to see if the issue is still present?

TXgranny · 07-04-2006, 08:54 AM

that was it, i exchanged that one for the one in my other system and now its working. I want to upfrade this old ystem from a 95 4.00950a to 98 and have the 2nd edition 98 but it won't work. It says I need to obtain the 98 upgrade, message SUO168. How do I go about doing that?
thanks for your help.

TXgranny · 07-04-2006, 08:57 AM

Oh yeah, the CD player I replaced won't play music. It says the mmsystem 281 driver is missing. Can you tell me how to fix this? I've looked all over the place for that driver and can't find a free download.
thanks

Zazula · 07-04-2006, 09:02 AM

Error Message: MMSYSTEM281 This File Could Not Be Played

No Sound, MMSystem or MCI Errors In Windows 95/98

**koala** · 07-04-2006, 09:03 AM

Follow the instructions here to upgrade from 95 to 98 2nd edition.

Quote:

OSR2 Caution:

Please think carefully if you are upgrading from Windows 95 or 95A to Windows 95B (OSR2). The OSR2 never had an upgrade version and was designed to be sold only with new computers.

The Upgrade #1 fix below could work with OSR2 but it's quite risky! Try with OSR2 entirely at your own risk.

TXgranny · 07-08-2006, 12:24 PM

its hosed, i tried both ways. Is there a way i can start all over with a new format and install 98 second edition?

06-27-2006, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
TXgranny Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 OS: XP PRO SP2	CD-ROM problems Hello ev1, I reformatted my hard drive on this old IBM Aptiva 2168 and got help from you guys when I did. Anyway, you all suggested I get the start-up disk for 95 and I was fortunate enough to find the set on e-bay. They worked fine but now I can't get the CD player to work so I can upgrade to 98 or XP. The device manager says the device is working properly but when i try to use it an error comes up "Device is not ready". Can someone tell me what to do now? Thanks a lot.

06-29-2006, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Are you positive the cd rom is still in working condition. Have you replaced it with another one to see if the issue is still present? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

07-04-2006, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Error Message: MMSYSTEM281 This File Could Not Be Played No Sound, MMSystem or MCI Errors In Windows 95/98 __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

07-04-2006, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
TXgranny Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 OS: XP PRO SP2	that was it, i exchanged that one for the one in my other system and now its working. I want to upfrade this old ystem from a 95 4.00950a to 98 and have the 2nd edition 98 but it won't work. It says I need to obtain the 98 upgrade, message SUO168. How do I go about doing that? thanks for your help.

07-04-2006, 08:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
TXgranny Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 OS: XP PRO SP2	Oh yeah, the CD player I replaced won't play music. It says the mmsystem 281 driver is missing. Can you tell me how to fix this? I've looked all over the place for that driver and can't find a free download. thanks

07-08-2006, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
TXgranny Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 OS: XP PRO SP2	its hosed, i tried both ways. Is there a way i can start all over with a new format and install 98 second edition?