Hi, I have the same problem but was hesitant to use the registry remedy,
because I am such a novice at computers and hate to mess things up even
more.I have Vista home premium, so it worked for you and everything else is
ok too? Because how do you undu this in case it doesn't work? my computer is
not letting me 'restore' I tried that already, hoping to fix the driver
problem;thanks for helping,Eleonore

"marko" wrote:

>
> Wanted to say thankyou..
>
> the registry fix seems to have worked.
>
>
> --
> marko
>

Is this real common because I just had this happen to me. My computer
(Vista) stoped recognizing all of my dvd drives and also stoped recognizing
my external harddrive. I'm hoping this works.

"marko" wrote:

>
> It's not hard to do..
>
> Just follow the directions.. be sure to print them out. Also be sure
> that you get the write key.
>
>
> There will be many pop up. But the directions are pretty specific.
>
> Just be sure to select the reg key of 4D36E965 Its complete
> address is listed in the instructions.
>
> When you highlight it the contents will appear in the right side of the
> pane. In the instructions it states be sure that the default value is
> DVD/CD-ROM and the class data value is CD ROM.
> If I remember correctly this was listed at the top of the right pane.
>
> The only difference I found was there were only lower filters in mine.
> No uppers. I deleted the lowers and had to restart. It recognised the
> drive then but no disk.
>
> I checked it again. Just to make sure I was in the right area. And
> rebooted again. Shut down. not restart. Since then all has been fine.
>
>
> It really isn't that hard. A little intimidating yes.
>
> As far as messing it up. If you follow the directions to the T.
>
> You will be fine. If you get the wrong thing? I don't know for sure
> but I am sure it can be fixed.. But I am confident one of the good
> people here can help you with that. They seem to be quite adept with
> windows..If you don't do this you will most likely have to reload
> windows anyway..
>
> Good luck..
>
>
> --
> marko
>

VERY common.

For CD\DVD problems:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b/929461/en-us


For USB problems:

This solution has worked for some people with problematic USB devices:

Locate the file INFCACHE.1 in C:\Windows\inf

Right click on the INFCACHE.1 file, select Properties >Security > Edit, and give
your account full control.

Delete INFCACHE.1, or rename it to INFCACHE.1.BAK or temporarily move to your
desktop.

REBOOT

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"Temple357" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:87185E2F-8613-4D1F-A27D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Is this real common because I just had this happen to me. My computer
> (Vista) stoped recognizing all of my dvd drives and also stoped recognizing
> my external harddrive. I'm hoping this works.
>
> "marko" wrote:
>
>>
>> It's not hard to do..
>>
>> Just follow the directions.. be sure to print them out. Also be sure
>> that you get the write key.
>>
>>
>> There will be many pop up. But the directions are pretty specific.
>>
>> Just be sure to select the reg key of 4D36E965 Its complete
>> address is listed in the instructions.
>>
>> When you highlight it the contents will appear in the right side of the
>> pane. In the instructions it states be sure that the default value is
>> DVD/CD-ROM and the class data value is CD ROM.
>> If I remember correctly this was listed at the top of the right pane.
>>
>> The only difference I found was there were only lower filters in mine.
>> No uppers. I deleted the lowers and had to restart. It recognised the
>> drive then but no disk.
>>
>> I checked it again. Just to make sure I was in the right area. And
>> rebooted again. Shut down. not restart. Since then all has been fine.
>>
>>
>> It really isn't that hard. A little intimidating yes.
>>
>> As far as messing it up. If you follow the directions to the T.
>>
>> You will be fine. If you get the wrong thing? I don't know for sure
>> but I am sure it can be fixed.. But I am confident one of the good
>> people here can help you with that. They seem to be quite adept with
>> windows..If you don't do this you will most likely have to reload
>> windows anyway..
>>
>> Good luck..
>>
>>
>> --
>> marko
>>