CDROM will not enable in XP

[Guest]

Problem: WinXP will not enable the CDROM drive.

XP recognizes the CDROM, identifies by brand and model in
device manager but flags it with the yellow "!" symbol.

I have tried 4 different CDROM drives with the same
result. 1. CDROM. 2. CDROM-RW. 3. DVD-ROM. 4. DVD-RW

All different brands and models. They are listed in
device manager but will not enable and/or show in
MyComputer or Explorer.

All of these are recognized by the BIOS and can be used
to boot to the CDROM before WinXP starts.

Help!

 

[Pavel A.]

This can be because of filter drivers remained from CD writing software.
Have you or somebody else installed Nero, Roxio or things like this?

--PA

 

[Guest]

True I uninstalled nero. What do I do to finish getting
rid of it before re-installin?

 

[Pavel A.]

Hmm. maybe try install again latest version of Nero and then remove?
Or look for help on their site.