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/AW/
Posted 7/6/2008 4:35:16 PM




I have a Satellite A305-S6843 Labtop. Wheneve I put in a CD it doesnt show up
in the Computer file, as in I can't see it as a file like on my real PC at
home. So, the only CDs that I can use are ones that startup by themselves,
and not even all of those work. So I'm wondering how do I open files on these
CDs or play the games on these CDs , or even just be able to see them on my
Labtop.
Post #149754
mikeyhsd
Posted 7/6/2008 7:25:04 PM




Post in reply to: /AW/
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Post #149861
Hank Arnold (MVP)
Posted 7/7/2008 8:05:07 AM




Post in reply to: /AW/

I would do the following:

1) download the latest drivers from the manufacturer for the cd drive.
2) delete the drive from the device manager
3) reboot and let the machine re-discover the drive (have the drivers
available, just in case).

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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
Post #150162
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