sp4 and missing cd drives

[paul]

Hi,

I was forced to re-install win 2000 and my software after
my cd drives would no longer be recognised. I was led to
belive that this was due to a registry conflict when
running Magix Mp3 maker and Adaptec Easy CD creator.

After a clean install all was fine and i began the long
process of installing my software. I decided not to use
Easy CD this time( plan to switch to nero ) and so only
installed Mp3 maker. After numerous restarts everything
was fine.

I then thought it was wise to add sp4 again. This time I
chose the archive option to remove if it caused any
problems. After restarting my computer I was amazed to
find both of my cd drives had dissapeared again. So it
looks like sp4 was the culprit all along. I have
successfully uninstalled sp4 but the problem is still
there.

Please help as i don't think i can face going through the
whole long winded procedure again.

PC Spec.
dell precision
dual p3 500
512mb
3 hard drives (C, D, E)
1x memorex DVD (F)
1x sony cdrw (G)
win 2000, explorer 6

thanks, paul

 

[paul]

additional info:
sp4 was full stand alone install from a cd.
I do not use the internet on this pc.

thanks, paul

 

[Marianne]

Check this KB article and delete the filters mentioned, and note that this
happens without EZ-Creator too.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;270008&Product=win2000

worked for me.... lost my DVD-Rom aswell, got it back due to the action
mentioned in this link

marianne )