How do I correct the device manager entry that is on my computer?
My HP 522n thinks I have a CD-Rom instead of a CD-RW.
I found a note saying my disk Drive is a Samsung SV6003H but my device manager thinks I have a CD- ROM. (This note may refer to another computer, but I know my computer has a CD-RW!)
Do I have to change the drive? Can I change it by going into Boot information? My software is Microsoft Windows XP.
Any suggestions are welcome. It does not mean I will try this myself since I am not a programmer. I want to have an idea what the repair person may do.
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I would first consider deleting the device from device manager and reboot the system. In many cases Windows will find and identify the device correctly. I don’t think it’s likely that you need to manually change any boot information (BIOS).
If reboot doesn’t work out, try manually installing the hardware in Windows Control Panel. Install the driver from CD if you have one, or download from the manufacturer’s website.
Find the correct driver for your CD-RW and install it. Windows will use the new (correct) driver instead of the old one.
BTW FYI Samsung SV6003H is a harddrive, not a CD-RW.
If you are already burning disks with it, I wouldn’t worry too much about what is been shown in device manager.
If you cannot use the CDRW to burn then you have a real problem. Just go download and install the correct device driver for it.
I have a DVD writer and it’s called a DVD-Rom in the device manager. It’s burning merrily away regardless.