The Case Of The Missing Drives.
CplDavis
I hunt the arctic Snonos Join Date: 2003-01-09 Member: 12097Members
I hunt the arctic Snonos Join Date: 2003-01-09 Member: 12097Members
<div class="IPBDescription">aka. omg help</div> So I went to turn on my computer today, and just before I get to the Windows loading screen. This black screen pops up saying something about drives not detected. Press F1 to continue or F2 or something like that for more options.
I pressed F1.
Windows boots up. I go to my computer. CD/DVD drives and my CD Burner drive is no where to be found.
I insert a cd into the tray and it makes lots of sounds like its trying to read the disc but nothing ever happens.
So my brilliant PC buddies, what do I do.
And how did this happen?
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Thanks in advanced.
PS I have windows XP home editition.
and yes I know home version sucks.
I pressed F1.
Windows boots up. I go to my computer. CD/DVD drives and my CD Burner drive is no where to be found.
I insert a cd into the tray and it makes lots of sounds like its trying to read the disc but nothing ever happens.
So my brilliant PC buddies, what do I do.
And how did this happen?
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Thanks in advanced.
PS I have windows XP home editition.
and yes I know home version sucks.
Comments
Check that the IDE cables are secure.
Check the Master/slave configuration on all the drives.
Swap the drives onto different parts of the IDE cables.
Thats what I'd do. And I have done things like that before. I tell you, Master/slave configurations and cable positions make reattaching four drives a ****.