failed update no dvd rom

windows up date failed to install, now my pc doesn't recognize my dvd rom.
its like it isnt even there to use. i went into device manager and it says
its working correctly.if i press "start>my computer" there is no dvd drive
shown. any ideas?

Have you tried restarting PC
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"beest" wrote:

> windows up date failed to install, now my pc doesn't recognize my dvd rom.
> its like it isnt even there to use. i went into device manager and it says
> its working correctly.if i press "start>my computer" there is no dvd drive
> shown. any ideas?

Win XP Fixes: Restore CD/DVD Drives to Explorer
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...cd_dvd_fix.htm

CD-ROM Access Is Missing and Messages Cite Error Code 31, Code 32, Code 19, or Code 39
After You Remove Easy CD Creator in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060


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"beest" <beest@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| windows up date failed to install, now my pc doesn't recognize my dvd rom.
| its like it isnt even there to use. i went into device manager and it says
| its working correctly.if i press "start>my computer" there is no dvd drive
| shown. any ideas?