No CD Function

[BobS]

My computer profile:
Dell DM051
XP Media Center
2992 Mhz Processor
1 Gb Memory
Disk Model Maxtor 6L160M0 160 Gb.
2 CD Drives:
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GW4164B
SONY CD-RW CRX320EE

My problem:

No CD drives indicated in "MY Computer".
No CD drives in XP System Information, yet Control Panel Device Manager shows both drives as "working properly".

I have followed instruction for deleting the upper and lower filters from the registry. That changed nothing.

Appreciate any help that works.

[MrBeatnik]

If you check Device Manager for these devices, and check the properties -- are they set to "Use this device - enabled"? In the device status box, does it say "This device is working properly."?

[BobS]

All that you identify is true. That is why I am absolutely lost!

Thanks for checking.

[frakri]

Try this, i used it when my DVD dont showed up.
I am using XP pro,
Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
Locate the UpperFilters value under the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
Locate the LowerFilters value under the same key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor.NOTE: After you remove the Upperfilters value and the Lowerfilters value, if you notice lost functionality in a particular program, such as CD recording software, you may need to reinstall that software. If the problem recurs, consult with the software vendor for assistance.

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