dvd drive problem ?

flag4 · 06-15-08, 05:46 AM

hi hunters

i have recently uninstalled sh3gwx after having some problems.

did a full clean out and went to install again only to find that my dvd drive will not recognise the disk at all - it wont show in 'my computer' as well

there is no little egg timer next to the cursor on screen when the disk goes in

so i tried a different game. and that also has not been recognised...

any ideas on this ?

cheers

irish1958 · 06-15-08, 06:28 AM

Flag4,
Bill Gates strikes again!
Make sure your disk drive is recognized by your operation system. ?XP
If XP, go to start-right click on my computer, select properties, then hardware, then device manager, then your DVD/CD drive. If the device is not enabled, enable it. If it is not working properly, run the repair/diagnostic program.
Finally, send a nasty email to Bill Gates.

Schwuppes · 06-15-08, 08:05 AM

Let me guess.... your soundcard isnt working either right?

flag4 · 06-15-08, 11:11 AM

thanks for that.

could you tell me where the 'repair/diagnostic program' is ?

cheers

irish1958 · 06-15-08, 12:01 PM

When you get to the above field, and the device is listed as enabled, click on troubleshoot.

flag4 · 06-15-08, 12:26 PM

thanks irish1958

'When you get to the above field, and the device is listed as enabled, click on troubleshoot.'

- i have, and nothing happened.....?

i get this: Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)

Wolfehunter · 06-15-08, 04:59 PM

Try a firmware upgrade dude. I use LG writer for my dvd and it has firmware upgrades. Also check you cables might be loose. Disconnect the power before you touch anything inside and ground yourself before you do. Last check for the latest drivers or rollback on the driver to windows default.

Is there any cd or dvd encryption program running in the backround. Are there any cd/dvd iso imaging programs running in the backround? Many things can cause conflicts if not setup right.

Happy hunting dude.

irish1958 · 06-16-08, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flag4

thanks irish1958

'When you get to the above field, and the device is listed as enabled, click on troubleshoot.'

- i have, and nothing happened.....?

i get this: Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)

Wolfehunter has some good advice; if this doesn't work, reinstall the driver from your operating system setup disc, or download it from the manufacture's web site.

06-15-08, 05:46 AM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	dvd drive problem ? hi hunters i have recently uninstalled sh3gwx after having some problems. did a full clean out and went to install again only to find that my dvd drive will not recognise the disk at all - it wont show in 'my computer' as well there is no little egg timer next to the cursor on screen when the disk goes in so i tried a different game. and that also has not been recognised... any ideas on this ? cheers __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

06-15-08, 06:28 AM	#2
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Flag4, Bill Gates strikes again! Make sure your disk drive is recognized by your operation system. ?XP If XP, go to start-right click on my computer, select properties, then hardware, then device manager, then your DVD/CD drive. If the device is not enabled, enable it. If it is not working properly, run the repair/diagnostic program. Finally, send a nasty email to Bill Gates. __________________ Irish1958

06-15-08, 08:05 AM	#3
Schwuppes 中国水兵 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 279 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Let me guess.... your soundcard isnt working either right? __________________ E8400 @ 4.00Ghz standard vCore, Gigabyte P35C DS3R @ 445 Mhz, Leadtek GTX 280, 3 x 1GB Kingston DDR2 800 @ 890Mhz, 250GB +160GB HDD, Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96, Silverstone ST60F 600W, Logitech Z-5500 THX

06-15-08, 11:11 AM	#4
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	thanks for that. could you tell me where the 'repair/diagnostic program' is ? cheers __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

06-15-08, 12:01 PM	#5
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	When you get to the above field, and the device is listed as enabled, click on troubleshoot. __________________ Irish1958

06-15-08, 12:26 PM	#6
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	thanks irish1958 'When you get to the above field, and the device is listed as enabled, click on troubleshoot.' - i have, and nothing happened.....? i get this: Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

06-15-08, 04:59 PM	#7
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	Try a firmware upgrade dude. I use LG writer for my dvd and it has firmware upgrades. Also check you cables might be loose. Disconnect the power before you touch anything inside and ground yourself before you do. Last check for the latest drivers or rollback on the driver to windows default. Is there any cd or dvd encryption program running in the backround. Are there any cd/dvd iso imaging programs running in the backround? Many things can cause conflicts if not setup right. Happy hunting dude. __________________