computer wont recognize cd burner /dvd player - Club CDFreaks

holaadios · 28-03-2008

I have a Sony Vaio notebook pcg-45 with microsoft windows xp home edition. Lately ive been having problems with the cd-rw/ dvd drive.
the problem is i cannot play dvds, play audio cds, or burn cds, on "my compuer" it used to list cdrw/dvd drive e, and now it just says : cd drive e

its a QSI CD-RW/ DVD SBW 242c version 5.1.2535.0 microsoft 7/1/01...it used to list under drives: cdrom.sys, gearaspiWDM.sys , imapi.sys, and redbook.sys, (even then i think it was missing some drivers) now it just lists cdrom.sys

i tried contacting sony and they told me to uninstall and reboot, and that should reinstall drivers, but thats what got me into more stress as thats how the only driver that shows up now in the properties is the cdrom.sys driver. On start up, the computer detects new hardware and asks to install software for the drive but fails to find the software needed. the computer didnt come with a windows cd.
any expertise is appreciated

THE C. · 28-03-2008

Once you insert a dvd into the drive, the icon will change to a DVD-RW drive. You can simply refresh screen to to change icon in the my computer window.

CDuncle · 28-03-2008

You can go back using Restore, or use recovery CD which usualy come with the laptop.
Looks like some drivers are corrupted.

28-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
holaadios New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	computer wont recognize cd burner /dvd player <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> I have a Sony Vaio notebook pcg-45 with microsoft windows xp home edition. Lately ive been having problems with the cd-rw/ dvd drive. the problem is i cannot play dvds, play audio cds, or burn cds, on "my compuer" it used to list cdrw/dvd drive e, and now it just says : cd drive e its a QSI CD-RW/ DVD SBW 242c version 5.1.2535.0 microsoft 7/1/01...it used to list under drives: cdrom.sys, gearaspiWDM.sys , imapi.sys, and redbook.sys, (even then i think it was missing some drivers) now it just lists cdrom.sys i tried contacting sony and they told me to uninstall and reboot, and that should reinstall drivers, but thats what got me into more stress as thats how the only driver that shows up now in the properties is the cdrom.sys driver. On start up, the computer detects new hardware and asks to install software for the drive but fails to find the software needed. the computer didnt come with a windows cd. any expertise is appreciated

28-03-2008	#2 (permalink)
THE C. CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,383	Re: computer wont recognize cd burner /dvd player Once you insert a dvd into the drive, the icon will change to a DVD-RW drive. You can simply refresh screen to to change icon in the my computer window. __________________ Dell Inspiron E1705 Notebook, OS:Vista Premium, Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 4GB PC5300 RAM, Geforce 7800 256MB Video Card, 100GB Seagate Momentus 7200rpm HDD, TrueLife HD Display LCD, Optiarc AD-5540A DVD Burner, 1 Lite-On 1635SX External Drive, 2 External Sony DRU-830A Drives, 1 External LG GSA-H54L Drive, 1 CopyStar Duplicator With ASUS DVDE616A3 DVDRomDrive and 2 Pioneer DVR-112D mounted in it, 2 SimpleTech 400GB External HD's, 2 SeaGate 400GB External HD's, 1 Buffalo 250GB SATA External HD, and Logitech Pro speaker system! PC#2: Averatec 6210HX80 Notebook, Athlon 64 2.0GHtz Processor, 1.5GB RAM PC2700, 80GB Hitachi TravelStar5400rpm HD, 64MB Nividia Video Card, Optiarc AD-5540A burner, 15.4 Widescreen, OS: Vista Basic. "And In The End The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love, You Make."

28-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
CDuncle CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 468	Re: computer wont recognize cd burner /dvd player You can go back using Restore, or use recovery CD which usualy come with the laptop. Looks like some drivers are corrupted.

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