as most of you know, i have a new computer...i managed to fix most of the older problems...but now i am in quite a predicament...i have a Cd ROM drive...but the computer doesn't know that...as a matter of fact...it's as if it never existed...my computer doesn't have any CD ROM drive on file under my computer...or anywhere for that matter...any ideas???

Recommended Answers

All 2 Replies

Did you check the connections? Power, data. Is the jumper set properly? Is the IDE/SATA port enabled in the BIOS? Did you try a different IDE cable? If youve tried all these suggestions, then try the drive on anpther computer. If it doesnt work there either, you have a bad drive.

i have same problem has him but i dont know how to do any of the things u said lol cud u tell me how

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.