CDR 101 error message

Rhinorob · 10-13-2004, 09:20 PM

Hey Gang!

Reformated and used boot disk to reload Win98 SE. Enabled CD Rom device upon bootup but received CDR101 error message - cannot read driveX. Have used boot disk many times and drivers have always worked in past. Can't figure if it's hardware or software problem. Here's what I've tried so far: 1) I checked my Win98 disk in my laptop and it works fine - so the disk's not the problem. 2) Ensured CD Rom enabled in NetBios 3)Checked CD tray for obstructions - Sounds like the cd is spinning in the tray and functioning mechanically (lights up, etc..) 4) checked ribbon & connector pins to CD Rom & motherboard - seem fine 5) Tried different drive for Rom - same prompt! Anybody have any other ideas - I'm out of ideas and don't want to waste money on the wrong gamble. Here's my system specs:
Motherboard CPU Type Intel Celeron-A, 500 MHz (7.5 x 67)
Motherboard Name - Intel Cayman CA810 (4 PCI, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video)
Motherboard Chipset - Intel Whitney i810
System Memory 64 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI

Any ideas will be much appreciated! Thanks.

Rob Rheubottom
Wpg, MB Canada

greyknight17 · 10-14-2004, 07:13 AM

You probably did this already, but take a look at this site to double check again. Remove the cd drivers if they are listed in the Device Manager. Restart and reinstall them and see what happens.

Rhinorob · 10-14-2004, 05:02 PM

Hi Greyknight!

Thanks for your response. Two things: 1) You didn't leave me the link address to which you refered in your posting (unless you meant that I should recheck past Techsupport forum postings - which I've done) & 2) I can't check device manager because I reformatted and Windows 98 is gone. Anyting else you can think of would be most appreciated!

Rhinorob

10-13-2004, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rhinorob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10 OS: win98	CDR 101 error message Hey Gang! Reformated and used boot disk to reload Win98 SE. Enabled CD Rom device upon bootup but received CDR101 error message - cannot read driveX. Have used boot disk many times and drivers have always worked in past. Can't figure if it's hardware or software problem. Here's what I've tried so far: 1) I checked my Win98 disk in my laptop and it works fine - so the disk's not the problem. 2) Ensured CD Rom enabled in NetBios 3)Checked CD tray for obstructions - Sounds like the cd is spinning in the tray and functioning mechanically (lights up, etc..) 4) checked ribbon & connector pins to CD Rom & motherboard - seem fine 5) Tried different drive for Rom - same prompt! Anybody have any other ideas - I'm out of ideas and don't want to waste money on the wrong gamble. Here's my system specs: Motherboard CPU Type Intel Celeron-A, 500 MHz (7.5 x 67) Motherboard Name - Intel Cayman CA810 (4 PCI, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video) Motherboard Chipset - Intel Whitney i810 System Memory 64 MB (PC133 SDRAM) BIOS Type AMI Any ideas will be much appreciated! Thanks. Rob Rheubottom Wpg, MB Canada

10-14-2004, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,331 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	You probably did this already, but take a look at this site to double check again. Remove the cd drivers if they are listed in the Device Manager. Restart and reinstall them and see what happens. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

10-14-2004, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rhinorob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10 OS: win98	re: Greyknight17 suggestions Hi Greyknight! Thanks for your response. Two things: 1) You didn't leave me the link address to which you refered in your posting (unless you meant that I should recheck past Techsupport forum postings - which I've done) & 2) I can't check device manager because I reformatted and Windows 98 is gone. Anyting else you can think of would be most appreciated! Rhinorob