Goto
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.php#problems
See the second "problem" (read the caveats)
Run the provided registry patch
That should fix your problem (basically, a filter driver is missing or
non-operational, the registry patch will delete the filter drivers
references for your cdrom(s))
Basically, the reg file from above carries out the steps displayed at this
website
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Missing After You Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;320553
CD-ROM Access Is Missing and Messages Cite Error Code 31, Code 32, Code 19,
or Code 39 After You Remove Easy CD Creator in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314060
(It'll fix code 41 errors too as per the contents of the last kb article)
--
Jason Tsang - Microsoft MVP
Find out about the MS MVP Program -
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"(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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> Hello,
>
> I have a problem with a Packard Bell iExtreme with
> WindowsXP pre-installed. When booting it now keeps re-
> detecting my CDRW and asks for the drivers. The drivers
> can not be found and XP doesn't default the generic
> drivers. Instead it continues in a loop until it slows
> the PC Down.
>
> I've tried installing different CD/RW all with the same
> problem. PB website doesn't carry the drivers having
> searched, but why doesn't XP just go with the best
> match/generic driver?
>
> Ive tried system restore, but to no avail. I'm assuming
> a file is missing or corrupt but what?
>
> The CD/RW was working correctly 6 weeks ago.
>
> Regards
> JAse.
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