cd-rom problems

[bubbak]

Okay,

Recently my cd-rom has not been working. After I insert a cd and try to look at the files i get: please insert a cd into drive e:. In device manager it says it is working properly. Anyways, I uninstalled the driver and when I restarted the computer I was able to see the files on the cd. But when I tried to access the file the light on the cd-rom was on but nothing happened. I restarted the computer and now it wont even recognize the cd again??!!! PLease help.

[lipiozzywife]

hi bubbak,
just wonder what operating system you are using, cause if its xp def cd if its 98 could be drivers or the cd might just need a lens cleaner in it, have you check the ide cable to cd and motherboard, making sure they both in right and no pins are missing? what make of cd drive is it please? the more imforamtion we have the better we can help u getting the problem sorted

[Insomniac]

"could be drivers"

No it couldn't, as no optical drive uses drivers. Windows has native support of all optical devices. It doesn't need, nor use drivers.

If the drive is physically installed correctly and shows no errors in Device Manager, the only way to know for certain if it's faulty or just your setup is to test it in another PC.