CDROM Icon Missing - Comments Page 2

Hi. I have a similar problem where I get error 39 on my driver. I have tried your registry fix and this does get my d: working however it slows my machine down and I sometimes have trouble rebooting. When this happens I have to reboot using 'last good configuration' Any suggestions?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I can't see how this would slow down your computer. You must have other problems as well. See http://www.askbobrankin.com/make_windows_xp_run_faster.html for some additional help.

The same thing happened to me. I finally worked it out how to fix the problem.Windows xp System Restore fixes the problem. Go to Start then Programs then Accessories then system tools then system restore.

Restore windows back to the day that your computer was working properly. good luck. It worked for me.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This may work, but it will also wipe out any other system changes you've made since the Restore date, as well as any software installed since then. See http://www.askbobrankin.com/system_restore.html

Hello! I had a problem with my laptop DVD-RAM. For several weeks, Windows XP (as well as the BIOS) couldn't detect the drive. Yesterday, it suddenly appeared on my systems devices so immediately searched for ways to install the driver. Removing the device then reinstalling the drivers didn't work. But the registry modification did! I tested a data cd but I kept on getting a I/O device error.

According to a site (I forgot which), changing the settings of the IDE controller would solve it. I modified my Secondary IDE Channel, changing the Transfer mode of Device 0 to PIO Only worked. I was able to read the data CD.

Then I tested a DVD. The explorer stopped responding and the DVD-RAM is nowhere to be seen on the device manager. I inspected the event viewer and I got same message when the disk drive first disappeared. "The device %% disappeared from the system without first being prepared for removal".

Could it be that it's the IDE cables fault? I don't know how to take apart my disk drive. I have a Toshiba Satellite A10 model.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Weird stuff! Try swapping the IDE cable out. You might also want to check for damaged or missing system files. See http://www.askbobrankin.com/missing_or_damaged_dll_files.html

Thanks for your great solution to solve my CDROM icon missing problem by removed the upper and lower filters in the register.

Excellent information! I was about to throw my pc out of the window in frustration until your registry hack solved all! I'd love to know what the hack actually does... Cheers!

If you have Windows XP SP2 and the SONY DVD RW DW-U12A drive... If you get error 39, 38, 29, and/or 28, don't try this, you will have another set of keys in your registry.

Sony.com doesn't support most drivers for it, and doesn't keep updates for it either. The only way you can get the drvers is to pay $20, or illegaly download it. AND: If you got the sony rootkit (a virus) you'll have to un-install it, clean your regisrty, remove infected files, re-install it, and pay $20/download the drivers.

Bob, thank you. This saved me. I have just one question for you...Why did it happen?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Evil Gnomes, most likely.

Thanks Bob after Microsoft, in so many words, said F

Registry fix worked like a charm. Thank you!!!

Registry fix worked for me to a point. The cds are recognized in safe mode but stalls with a normal boot. Help!