Windows 2k and CDroms

FreeStyler · 23rd May 2003, 15:22

I've got a nasty little problem with windows 2k.

When I boot with empty CD drives, and insert a CD. Windows can't find the CD.

When I boot with a CD in the drive, windows can find it. I can then replace it, and windows will find the new CD.

uke:

This happens on both drives, on IDE2. Doesn't happen with a drive connected on IDE1 (I was told this, still untested)

I sen to recall a similar problem like this, but I can't remember the fix for it.

Anyone here know???

23rd May 2003, 15:50

try to delete the IDE controller and reboot, I've heard that works

FreeStyler · 23rd May 2003, 16:40

didn't work.
Delled IDE 2 controller.
I'm going to try installing latest VIA drivers

jmke · 23rd May 2003, 21:23

did you try changing CDrom drives?

FreeStyler · 24th May 2003, 08:37

not yet, but 2 seperate drives, that show identical problems, even when connected solo...

24th May 2003, 09:11

dunno this one had worked for me when i had cd rom probs

first boot with 1 cdrom (unplug the other) --> if this works, ok
then boot with only the second cdrom -> if it works, ok

ik it works with the 2 cd roms when they boot alone, then you have to try to boot with them together.

it worked for me

FreeStyler · 24th May 2003, 14:18

Quote:

Originally posted by FreeStyler
not yet, but 2 seperate drives, that show identical problems, even when connected solo...

So they don't work solo.

The only way they work fine is when they boot with a drive already inserted.
Then I can swap CD's and they will be found.

23rd May 2003, 15:22	#1
FreeStyler Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Antwerp Posts: 1,187	Windows 2k and CDroms I've got a nasty little problem with windows 2k. When I boot with empty CD drives, and insert a CD. Windows can't find the CD. When I boot with a CD in the drive, windows can find it. I can then replace it, and windows will find the new CD. uke: This happens on both drives, on IDE2. Doesn't happen with a drive connected on IDE1 (I was told this, still untested) I sen to recall a similar problem like this, but I can't remember the fix for it. Anyone here know??? __________________ Put brain in gear BEFORE engaging mouth.

23rd May 2003, 16:40	#3
FreeStyler Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Antwerp Posts: 1,187	didn't work. Delled IDE 2 controller. I'm going to try installing latest VIA drivers __________________ Put brain in gear BEFORE engaging mouth.

23rd May 2003, 21:23	#4
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,497	did you try changing CDrom drives? __________________

24th May 2003, 08:37	#5
FreeStyler Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Antwerp Posts: 1,187	not yet, but 2 seperate drives, that show identical problems, even when connected solo... __________________ Put brain in gear BEFORE engaging mouth.

23rd May 2003, 15:50	#2
TeuS Posts: n/a	try to delete the IDE controller and reboot, I've heard that works

24th May 2003, 09:11	#6
veder Posts: n/a	dunno this one had worked for me when i had cd rom probs first boot with 1 cdrom (unplug the other) --> if this works, ok then boot with only the second cdrom -> if it works, ok ik it works with the 2 cd roms when they boot alone, then you have to try to boot with them together. it worked for me