[reb960]

I updated an older computer to Windows XP and now both CD-RW drives will not function even tho when checking device manager it says everything is ok
What have I done to cause this??
Computer is a HP Pavilion 8655C
Drive D is a LG-CD-RW CED-8083B
Drive E is a Liteon CD-RW LYN4855
I do not have any of the original software and this was a full install of XP
Thank you
RB

 

[speedster123]

Uninstall then reinstall your burning software. Are you using service pack 2?

 

[reb960]

Yes its windows xp with service pack 2, problem I can't install any software the drives sound like they are trying but making crazy noise and nothing happens, Tried to install Nero and after a long wait it appeared it might work and then nothing just clicking noise.
RB

 

[speedster123]

You checked for a disk left in a rom?
Unplug one of the drives and try
Open up the side to try and determine where the clicking sound is originating from.

 

[reb960]

You checked for a disk left in a rom?
Unplug one of the drives and try
Open up the side to try and determine where the clicking sound is originating from.

I tried this advice and the drive worked, it appeared the drives were set to cable select and I changed them to Master & Slave and everything seems to be working OK
Thanks for your help.
RonB