CD-ROM Drive and XP SP2

After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I tried
to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the save
mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
before deinstallation!?

I am having a similar problem. Ever since around mid Feb, after an update, I
have not been able to use my perfectly functioning CD-ROM drive, same type. I
have tried to find support, and have been told to do the things you have
done, I have since decided to not do anything because it seems that this is a
problem that affects many, no matter what is done. I am debating doing the
same just to use the drive. It is really annoying.

"goran" wrote:

> After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I tried
> to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the save
> mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> before deinstallation!?

Instead of deleting the driver, have you considered rolling back the driver?
This is in the device manager. Just right-click on the offending device and
click Properties, then click the button for "Roll back driver". Follow the
wizard and see if this works for you.

Let us know.

Sincerely,

Pat Walters [MSFT]


"leener42" <> wrote in message
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> I am having a similar problem. Ever since around mid Feb, after an update,
I
> have not been able to use my perfectly functioning CD-ROM drive, same
type. I
> have tried to find support, and have been told to do the things you have
> done, I have since decided to not do anything because it seems that this
is a
> problem that affects many, no matter what is done. I am debating doing the
> same just to use the drive. It is really annoying.
>
> "goran" wrote:
>
> > After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> > doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I
tried
> > to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the
save
> > mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> > Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> > before deinstallation!?

Trye updating your bios and contact tech support for your cd drive.
I did all of that and still have problems with my Sony DVD drive,DDU1622.
Looks like the Microsoft CD rom driver,version 5.1.2535.0 needs to be
updated but I can not find a update for it.

"Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:

> Instead of deleting the driver, have you considered rolling back the driver?
> This is in the device manager. Just right-click on the offending device and
> click Properties, then click the button for "Roll back driver". Follow the
> wizard and see if this works for you.
>
> Let us know.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>
>
> "leener42" <> wrote in message
> news:6CBB5E91-142D-4FC4-8104-...
> > I am having a similar problem. Ever since around mid Feb, after an update,
> I
> > have not been able to use my perfectly functioning CD-ROM drive, same
> type. I
> > have tried to find support, and have been told to do the things you have
> > done, I have since decided to not do anything because it seems that this
> is a
> > problem that affects many, no matter what is done. I am debating doing the
> > same just to use the drive. It is really annoying.
> >
> > "goran" wrote:
> >
> > > After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> > > doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I
> tried
> > > to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the
> save
> > > mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> > > Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> > > before deinstallation!?
>
>
>

"leener42" wrote:

> I am having a similar problem. Ever since around mid Feb, after an update, I
> have not been able to use my perfectly functioning CD-ROM drive, same type. I
> have tried to find support, and have been told to do the things you have
> done, I have since decided to not do anything because it seems that this is a
> problem that affects many, no matter what is done. I am debating doing the
> same just to use the drive. It is really annoying.
>
> "goran" wrote:
>
> > After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> > doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I tried
> > to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the save
> > mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> > Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> > before deinstallation!?

Wow, after all this time - I don't see a solution. This same problem affects
the Hitachi DVD-ROM (GDR8162B) in my Sony desktop. The driver I'm using
5.1.2535.0 dated July 2001 surely has been updated by now?!?

Is there no solution so I can once again use my DVD-ROM? Or does anyone have
an update to the firmware for the Hitachi DVD-ROM?

HELP!!

"goran" wrote:

> After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I tried
> to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the save
> mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> before deinstallation!?

Hi there,

By any chance you uninstalled a burning program?

Your drive is not a Hitachi drive but a LG Drive

Firmware update you can download here:
ftp://ftp.vaio.sony.co.jp/pub/vaio/d...0731201-UN.exe

Best regards,
Michel Denie


"CheeseBurger" <> wrote in message
news:5B2067E9-B780-4BE2-B148-...
> Wow, after all this time - I don't see a solution. This same problem
> affects
> the Hitachi DVD-ROM (GDR8162B) in my Sony desktop. The driver I'm using
> 5.1.2535.0 dated July 2001 surely has been updated by now?!?
>
> Is there no solution so I can once again use my DVD-ROM? Or does anyone
> have
> an update to the firmware for the Hitachi DVD-ROM?
>
> HELP!!
>
> "goran" wrote:
>
>> After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
>> doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I
>> tried
>> to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the
>> save
>> mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
>> Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
>> before deinstallation!?

Thanks for the reply, no I didn't uninstall a burning program.

I'll try this driver, hope you're right about the LG drive, the one I've got
is listed as an "HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM"

"realcestmoi" wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> By any chance you uninstalled a burning program?
>
> Your drive is not a Hitachi drive but a LG Drive
>
> Firmware update you can download here:
> ftp://ftp.vaio.sony.co.jp/pub/vaio/d...0731201-UN.exe
>
> Best regards,
> Michel Denie
>
>
> "CheeseBurger" <> wrote in message
> news:5B2067E9-B780-4BE2-B148-...
> > Wow, after all this time - I don't see a solution. This same problem
> > affects
> > the Hitachi DVD-ROM (GDR8162B) in my Sony desktop. The driver I'm using
> > 5.1.2535.0 dated July 2001 surely has been updated by now?!?
> >
> > Is there no solution so I can once again use my DVD-ROM? Or does anyone
> > have
> > an update to the firmware for the Hitachi DVD-ROM?
> >
> > HELP!!
> >
> > "goran" wrote:
> >
> >> After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> >> doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I
> >> tried
> >> to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the
> >> save
> >> mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> >> Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> >> before deinstallation!?
>
>
>

The Flashing program recognises your drive, so no sweat

After flashing and rebooting your drive is recognised as new hardware

Best regards,
Michel Denie


"CheeseBurger" <> wrote in message
news:1D056F1A-A5C4-4925-BD28-...
> Thanks for the reply, no I didn't uninstall a burning program.
>
> I'll try this driver, hope you're right about the LG drive, the one I've
> got
> is listed as an "HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM"
>
> "realcestmoi" wrote:
>
>> Hi there,
>>
>> By any chance you uninstalled a burning program?
>>
>> Your drive is not a Hitachi drive but a LG Drive
>>
>> Firmware update you can download here:
>> ftp://ftp.vaio.sony.co.jp/pub/vaio/d...0731201-UN.exe
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Michel Denie
>>
>>
>> "CheeseBurger" <> wrote in message
>> news:5B2067E9-B780-4BE2-B148-...
>> > Wow, after all this time - I don't see a solution. This same problem
>> > affects
>> > the Hitachi DVD-ROM (GDR8162B) in my Sony desktop. The driver I'm using
>> > 5.1.2535.0 dated July 2001 surely has been updated by now?!?
>> >
>> > Is there no solution so I can once again use my DVD-ROM? Or does anyone
>> > have
>> > an update to the firmware for the Hitachi DVD-ROM?
>> >
>> > HELP!!
>> >
>> > "goran" wrote:
>> >
>> >> After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
>> >> doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I
>> >> tried
>> >> to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the
>> >> save
>> >> mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
>> >> Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
>> >> before deinstallation!?
>>
>>
>>

--
Schoeney


"CheeseBurger" wrote:

> Wow, after all this time - I don't see a solution. This same problem affects
> the Hitachi DVD-ROM (GDR8162B) in my Sony desktop. The driver I'm using
> 5.1.2535.0 dated July 2001 surely has been updated by now?!?
>
> Is there no solution so I can once again use my DVD-ROM? Or does anyone have
> an update to the firmware for the Hitachi DVD-ROM?
>
> HELP!!
>
> "goran" wrote:
>
> > After installing the XP sp2 my CD-ROM Drive (Matshita CD-RW, CW-8121)
> > doesn't read (or has great difficulties) the formerly readable CDs. I tried
> > to delete and reinstal the drivers for DVD and IDE controllers in the save
> > mode, but after rebooting it doesn't get better.
> > Is the only option to deinstall sp2 and if do I have to secure my Data
> > before deinstallation!?