can no longer see my D drive

[Fireman 37]

My d drive is a combo cd rw and dvd player(Philips dvd+-rw, DVD 8701). I
cannot see it in windows explorer. Further checking gives me an error 41.
Computer no longer knows that I have an installed drive. Drivers are there
and current.

Philips web page useless.

I can see the C drive, and if I plug in a flah drive, the computer sees that
also.

I have not been inside the machine. The other day, I did do a malware scan
and deleted some files. Also, I used a utility program to clean my registry
and my son deleted the files from the recycle bin. I don't know if the
malware scan or the registry cleanup caused the problem. I have used both
before with no trouble.

I'm thinking a registry key was deleted. I do not have a Windows backup
disk, and none of my restore points work. I have a Dell dimension 3000.
Warranty expired.

Is there an easy way to fix this? Is there a registry key that I can add?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.

 

[Safai]

Try this:

1- turn off pc, disconnect data cable of the CD drive, turn pc on, let
Windows desktop appear.
2- restart pc, go to bios (press del key while starting pc), and set
everything to default
3- turn off pc again. connect the data cable, turn it on, wait for windows
to recognize the drive. Now it should work properly, I hope !

good luck

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

See line 399 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Fireman 37]

Hello Kelly,

It worked like a charm. This absolutely made my day.

I can't thank you enough. I think I speak for everyone who has computer
issues when I say we are glad tech savvy people such as you know what to do
and spend your time and expertise helping the rest of us.

Peace.

 

[Kelly]

You are most welcome and thanks for your kind words. Am glad to have helped
in my small way. )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm