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cd-rom not working and cd-r missing HELP!!!!! by Eddie
I suddenly developed these 2 issues at the same time, my F: (cd-r) is no longer appearing in my computer and is not functioning at all and my cd-rom drive gives me the error message... Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access...
September 18th 04 03:09 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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CD-RW drive missing! by Peter
When I went to use my CD-RW drive (F:) I found that it wasn't working. The drive letter F: was gone from my computer. Tech support at Compaq told me to remove the drivers from device manager while in Safe mode which I did but that didn't solve problem. I also tried a variety of other methods that...
October 22nd 04 10:44 PM
by Just Me Go to last post
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CD-RW No longer functioning by k_erin
My CD-RW stopped working. I have no idea why. I reseated the cables to make for sure they hadn't come loose. On boot up, the CD-RW access light comes on, but it won't open and in the Device Manager, it isn't listed. I checked the BIOS and it's being recognized there. I'm wondering if the...
August 21st 08 11:53 AM
by sohel003 Go to last post
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cd/dvd rom drive by trenty bill
I have installed a cd dvd rom drive on my compaq and it will not play dvds what is the problem?
November 9th 05 08:24 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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CD/DVD Rom? - Please help by canna
Hi, I have had trouble with my D drive. In device manager it says it a Samsung SD608 DVD ROM but it does not play DVD's. If I put a DVD in the drive it doesn't even register that there's a disk in. It will accept music and data CD's and I have tried installing up to date drivers. The strange thing...
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June 8th 05 01:04 PM
by Bill Leary Go to last post
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CF Card crashs the system by George
I was using a USB Card reader to read CF card in WinME. No problem when i used for the first time. But in the second time, it asked me to install driver. I didn't get the driver and it pops up the msg "SURegCreateKey failed" The system then hangs... When I reboot, it turned to a system restore...
September 24th 04 04:55 PM
by George Go to last post
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changing keyboard language by tracie andrews
hi my keyboard language is currently set to usa (default) i am trying to change it to british. i have done this loads of times before with no problems but since i have put aol 9 on my computer it just aint working. i go to control panel keyboard then set it to english british, it asks for the win...
May 25th 04 03:59 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Choosing Hardware Profiles in Windows ME by WinXPnotebookuser
Three hardware profiles exist on Sony PCG-XG700 laptop running Windows ME: Original Configuration, Docked and Undocked. Yet, when I boot up the PC I am not ever prompted to choose a hardware profile to boot into so I am unable to try different hardware profiles. How do I get the OS to give me...
May 23rd 05 01:24 PM
by Jack E Martinelli Go to last post
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CMDINST error!!!! by MaddoG
I tried installing a conexant modem in WinME and accidentally loaded a WinXP driver. Now I get a cmdinst error whenever I boot up and I cannot even get to my desktop. I boot up in safe mode, there in no modem in the device manager, and it won't let me install a WinME driver for it. If I take...
July 20th 04 08:44 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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cmdninst / krnl386 error by Eric
Installing new printer (Epson R320). Had to make a couple of attempts at installing included software for Printer drivers. When it did seem that drivers were installed, connected printer as instructed. Took about 5 minutes to recognize printer. When it did recognize it, a WINDOWS error came up and...
April 23rd 05 07:17 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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CMOS battery by Paul
What will happen if my CMOS battery fails? What will happen to my system? is it just a case of replacing the battery and everything will be OK? thanks
April 30th 05 05:18 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Color control setting workaround by g8torboy
Hi, I am working on an elderly persons computer and have a question. I formated a Win 98 SE machine and did a clean install of Windows Me per the owners request. My question is this: What DOS command can I enter to change the video color setting from 16 bit to 32 bit. For some reason I can't change...
June 8th 05 06:23 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Communication port is invalid or busy by [email protected]
Please help!!! My dad's computer has MS ME operating system. Out of the blue and for no apparent reason he gets this message when trying to access AOL: "Communication port is invalid or busy". He took his computer to a local computer shop. The modem worked fine there - no problems. He brought...
June 22nd 04 07:40 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Compability Mode Paging reduces overall system performance by Davis
As a Windows 98 se operator, I need some assistance. Compatibility Mode exist for Drives A and C. There's no problem indicators in Device Manager except on the performance tab. Windows Me Troubleshooter suggested Windows did not recognize a driver in config.sys or autoexe.bat on a Windows Me...
July 28th 04 01:10 PM
by Mike M Go to last post
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Compaq won't STAY on after it loads by Debbie Gunter
I turn my computer on, it will fully load and then, it will turn itself off. Immediately, it turns itself on, loads fully, then turn off. It will do this several times and then it will stay on. It will do this for so long, sometimes, I am afraid it won't stay loaded. I can NOT put in a CD to play,...
July 31st 04 08:24 PM
by Mart Go to last post
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Computer assemble by Gab
I would like to assemble a desktop computer so please kindly help me. My brother gave me a Compaq Presario 4620, Pentium II 266Mhz and 32 MB RAM. It has no hard disk and many hardwire are missing, such as sound card and VDO card. I would like to put the missing hardwires and assembled this...
September 16th 04 10:49 PM
by Gab Go to last post
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Computer does not detect CD Drive by Abby
My computer has stopped detecting the CD Drive. What should I do to fix?
August 11th 04 09:25 AM
by Mart Go to last post
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Computer freezes after installing 3D accel. Card by nathan
I installed a Radeon 9200 PCI graphics card and now my computer freezes when Windows ME loads. Tech said I need to disable my mother board integrated display card.?? Hardware conflicts? Thanks for the help. ~Nathan
October 6th 04 06:54 AM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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Computer Hang and browser problem by John
After I installed an internet explorer or update an my computer started to hang and I got the error error message: Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 %1: %2 Your computer may or may not continue to start after this error message. I tried renaming the Wininit.ini but my search function...
June 5th 04 03:43 PM
by Noel Paton Go to last post
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computer locking up by Trish
When I install my hp1210 all in one on the USB it works fine, But my computer is always locking up. If I unhook the USB cable at the computer, then computer runs fine. Pain in the you know where, Every time I need to print I have to shut down and reconnec the computer will work fine for any were...
June 23rd 04 09:50 PM
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