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More info?)
Thank you.
I will give this a try and report the results.
Pete
"johnf" <john_f@bigpond.net.a> wrote in message
news:eHKbkoEKFHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Well, replace the 40 or 80 lead you're currently using - (it's easy to see
> the difference between a 40 & an 80 = same width but more wiires) but
> FIRST make sure the original is fully plugged in B4 you do that (test to
> see if that rectifies the problem - (reboot)
> If that doesn't help, borrrow & replace all flat cables to the drive -
> possibly a faulty cable which I doubt, it's callled a 'sequentuel process
> of elimination'
>
> Next step if that fails is to borrow any oll CD drive, try that & let's
> know what happens then
>
>
> --
>
> johnf
>
>>I will give this a try John but first I will need a little more info.
>> (I'm not too technically orientated),
>> I can uninstall the player with device manager (no problem),
>> can you explain a little further about the replacement leads?
>> Thanks,
>> Pete
>>
>> "johnf" <john_f@bigpond.net.a> wrote in message
>> news:%23ZyksI$JFHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Don't be so drastic.
>>> First, remove the player from the system first via Device manager, buy
>>> or borrow a couple of replacement leads, the let XP find the drive
>>> again.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> johnf
>>>
>>>> Ron,
>>>> Thanks for all the advice.
>>>> I tried everything you suggested and still the system will not
>>>> recognize anything in the CD player.
>>>> I even rebooted a couple of times after making changes.
>>>> I think I'm going to have to clear the hard drive and reload XP Home.
>>>> It was my last resort, but I guess that's what I will need to do.
>>>> Thanks again for your help,
>>>> Pete
>>>>
>>>> "Ron J" <RonJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:EDD324C5-68F1-4ACD-B2C9-B3A6EC4DFA03@microsoft.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey Pete,
>>>>> Sorry it took so long to post back. I just got in.
>>>>> Ok, To check if Auto Start is on =Start>My computer>
>>>>> Choose CD drive>click on Auto Play, 2nd choice on right in XP Pro>
>>>>> Click on
>>>>> the drop down folder and make your choice> Under Actions click Select
>>>>> Action
>>>>> To perform> you will see a choice depending on your fav. player
>>>>> etc, I use
>>>>> windows 10 works well and no troubles with it. > If you plan on using
>>>>> the CD
>>>>> drive the same way much of the time, I would leave the Prompt me each
>>>>> time option off, it can get to be a real pain> The hardware tab has a
>>>>> trouble shoot option that I find pretty good and you can also check
>>>>> your drivers> If
>>>>> you want this drive to record> click on Recordings> click enable CD
>>>>> recording
>>>>> on this drive> click the drop down window arrow> chose a drive for
>>>>> windows to
>>>>> store an image of the CD to> click the second drop down arrow>
>>>>> chose the best speed for your drive > tip: fastest is not always
>>>>> bestest > I prefer to
>>>>> click on the Auto eject afer writing, that is up to you> click
>>>>> apply> click
>>>>> Ok > cross fingers and put a CD in drive.! If it does not start>
>>>>> double click on Auto Start> sometimes I have to jump start my drive
>>>>> but after that
>>>>> it runs well for some time. I hope this was the info you were
>>>>> looking for
>>>>> Pete. Best of luck to you.
>>>>> Ron J
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> enegade7" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I think auto start was enabled, but I can't find the settings. Where
>>>>>> would I
>>>>>> check?
>>>>>> Under the Hardware tab (properties) there are four other tabs:
>>>>>> General, Properties, Volumes and Details.
>>>>>> In the General tab, it states that the drive is enabled and working
>>>>>> properly.
>>>>>> Where else could I look?
>>>>>> Thanks for the reply.
>>>>>> Pete
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Ron J" <RonJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:49B29C18-4561-47E4-906F-BA5C9349367B@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> > Just a thought.... have you enabled Auto Start on the drive? What
>>>>>> > are
>>>>>> > the
>>>>>> > other settings when you click hardware? Best of luck to you
>>>>>> > Ron J
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > "MXZRenegade7" wrote:
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> >> Doesn't anybody have any suggestions?
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >> My CD player/burner has stopped working.
>>>>>> >> When I put a CD in the mouse pointer changes to a CD for a few
>>>>>> >> seconds than
>>>>>> >> back to the regular pointer.
>>>>>> >> When I go and view the contents on the CD in Explorer there is
>>>>>> >> nothing there
>>>>>> >> (no files). I have tied many different CD's (data, music & games)
>>>>>> >> all with
>>>>>> >> the same results.
>>>>>> >> I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers for the CD player,
>>>>>> >> no help.
>>>>>> >> I purchased a new CD player/burner and have the same results.
>>>>>> >> I think all my problems started back when I updated Media Player.
>>>>>> >>
>>>>>> >> Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
>>>>>> >> P.
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