I recently re-formatted and reloaded XP from the boot CD. When it was finished, Windows works but doesn’t recognize the drive. It has no power and won’t open. I’ve tied cleaning off both cables into the drive multiple times with no luck. Can this be trouble shot through the registry and how do I do that? THX
Tagged with: boot cd • cables • multiple times • windows works
Filed under: Windows Repair Software
No, you can’t fix it using Windows because the OS doesn’t detect the disc drive — its not even powered. It will not "see" the drive.
this is a hardware issue, not a software problem.
Double check whether your power cables are plugged in correctly. If it doesn’t seem to work, take out the DVD drive and install it in another computer — see if it works. If it does, then it’s probably your PSU that isn’t powering the drive.
go to device manager, and check for driver’s installed
Has nothing to do with registry
+This is a hardware, not software problem. Going into the registry will not be a solution. In all probability, the DVD has gone dead on you. Worst case scenario, the controller on the system board is no longer working. However, if it gets no power whatsoever (even the light doesn’t blink on bootup), then I would guess it is the drive.