installed xp pro on my notebook, now my optical drive acts as if it's removable

[kuljc]

Pretty much what I said in the title.

I just got a dell 700m, i formatted and installed xp pro and now my dvd/cd-rw combo drive acts like it's a removable drive. BUT IT'S IN MY LAPTOP! what's goin on? how can i fix?

PLEASE HELP! it's just annoying.

 

[Smilin]

Drivers dude.

 

[kuljc]

for an optical drive? I've never done that before. And also it can't be found anywhere.

 

[Smilin]

Dell Notebook System Software, v.3.6.0, A16

 

[kuljc]

hrmm... i actually already installed that... let me do it again. ty i guess i learned something new today.

 

[Smilin]

Hugh Betcha.

If that doesn't do the trick you've probably got some funky filter drivers in there.

Remove any UpperFilters or LowerFilters from this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

Couple cautions:
1. Be sure it's the right key. You'll see what I mean when you get there; they all look similar.
2. Make a system restore point before you begin.
3. Backup what you delete obviously then just whack the whole UpperFilters or LowerFilters. Reboot.


Good luck.

 

[kuljc]

installed the thing again.. didn't do anything.

and actually looked through that key and there weren't any UpperFilters or LowerFilters.


grrr.........

 

[Smilin]

Now that you are sure you have those utils installed, delete your drive in device manager then let it PNP detect again. It should load the right driver. If not, go hoslap dell tech support

 

[LTC8K6]

The drive is not removable from the laptop? Was that a dumb question?

 

[kuljc]

Originally posted by: Smilin
Now that you are sure you have those utils installed, delete your drive in device manager then let it PNP detect again. It should load the right driver. If not, go hoslap dell tech support

man... that still didn't work grr.. guess i gotta start powderin up my pimp hand )



and the drive isn't removable, unless you consider opening up the laptop and removing it.