Device manager shows error code 39 and drive does

Posted by rjarora on Oct 03, 2009

To fix the error by editing the registry, perform the following steps: Exit and close all applications currently running on your PC. On Start > Run type Regedit and press the Enter key. Next, navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} Delete any of the following registry entries if they exist under this key: LowerFilters LowerFilters.bak UpperFilters UpperFilters.bak Restart your PC and open My Computer to ensure that the CD-ROM drive is visible. Also, open the Device Manager again to ensure that the yellow exclamation mark and the error code is now gone. Restart your PC and open My Computer to ensure that the CD-ROM drive is visible. Also, open the Device Manager again to ensure that the yellow exclamation mark and the error code is now gone. Preventing System Errors To prevent frequent system errors on your system, you must take care of the following: Be a vigilant and aware user by being careful about the websites you visit and the email attachments you open. Do not visit dubious websites and do not open attachments that come with unsolicited mails. Implement antivirus and antispyware programs on your system, keep them updated, and run them regularly to prevent any malware infestation on your PC. Keep your operating system, device drivers, and installed applications updated with the latest patches and security updates released by their manufacturers. Use system utilities included with your Windows system to perform regular system maintenance. Use a good registry cleaner such as RegGenie to regularly scan and fix registry problems.