CD ROM in Windows

numerodix · l33t Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Posts: 743 Location: nl.eu

I've been using my cdrom for a long tme in WinXP, now suddenly it won't recoginze it. I try uninstalling it and it's recognized on the next boot but somehow fails to initialize.. I get this message in device manager..

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)

Click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for this device.

I tried disconnecting it and inserting another cdrom drive in its place but I keep getting the exact same error message. Neiher of them ever needed any additional drivers to those that come with Windows. They both come up in the BIOS and I can boot from them but for some reason Win doesn't like them anymore.

Any ideas?

drakonite · l33t Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 768 Location: Lincoln, NE

Go into safe mode, remove your cdrom from the device manager, reset the computer and let windows try to redetect it.
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cpwins · Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:50 pm Post subject:

Or, even simpler, reinstall Windows. :lol:

craftyc · Guru Joined: 23 May 2002 Posts: 443 Location: Behind You.

Or install Gentoo

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antik · Apprentice Joined: 01 Oct 2002 Posts: 212

Or buy new cd-rom, but I prefer dvd. Using Sony DDU1621 myself- fully cracked- no region shit.

numerodix · l33t Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Posts: 743 Location: nl.eu

How incredibly helpful, what would I ever do without you guys

gsfgf · Veteran Joined: 08 May 2002 Posts: 1266