CD/RW burner not being detected

[adzuki]

Hi,

I run XP on an e machines 570 PC. I have a Samsung CR/RW that has always worked fine when ripping and burning CD's.
I now have a problem where I can rip CD's but keep getting a message that no burner is detected.

I have checked all troubleshooters but no use, Device manager says that this device is working properly and I have un-installed and re-installed this item but it still gives the same no burner message.

It will not autoplay a CD and to get a CD to play I have to go to the drive for the CD/RW and then prees play from there.

Could it be memory related or do I just need to buy a new RW drive?

Any ideas anyone?

Many thanks

[snowmonkey]

It may be time to get a new one, however, I would suggest to flash the firmware on the CD\RW....Go to this site and select the proper made and model and download the latest firmware:
http://product.samsung.com/cgi-bin/n...dex.jsp?eUser=

Cheers