I have uninstalled a downloaded program but it also uninstalled two of my drives in windows xp drivers, it now shows error 41

Hi there,

try to use revo uninstaller to uninstall a program.

Instructions to use the program :
open up a program and select the program you want to uninstall. Select the option safe uninstall and click next. It will start uninstalling a program. If it gives you any error you just need to click next and it will show you all the files from the registry, select the files highlited in bold and click delete then click next. press select all and then delete all. clcik next and then finish.

To download the software click on the link below :

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or not recognized by Windows or other programs, so you cannot play or access a CD or DVD. This issue might have occurred after you installed, uninstalled, or updated a program or Windows Vista.

This issue may have occurred after one of the following situations:

• You upgrade a computer to Windows Vista or install Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
• You install or uninstall CD or DVD recording programs.
• You uninstall Microsoft Digital Image.

You may see one of the following error messages:

• One of the following error messages appears when you view the CD drive or the DVD drive in Device Manager.
  
  Error message 1 The device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device (Code 31). Error message 2 A driver for this device was not required, and has been disabled (Code 32 or Code 31). Error message 3 Your registry might be corrupted. (Code 19)
• An "error code 39" error message.
• A message that resembles the following appears in the notification area: Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)
• you can find this information and more at this site..
• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

You can try this :

1. If you have antivirus, please disabled or uninstall it ( more recommended )
2. If you want to install windows xp. Use upgrade is recommended than new installation because it has high risk. If you use upgrade you need to uninstall all program first and backup your file.
3.If the problem persist, try to uninstall program that manage you PC. This program sometimes make your computer problem and contain virus.

The issue usually occurs if you are using windows xp drivers on a vista machine. It's strange that the error does not come up when printing from internet explorer 7.0.

There is a file on support.dell.com that you can run to remove any xp drivers and then run the vista installation file. that should take care of these error messages from the operating system.

you can copy and paste the following links to download and run the files :

Patch file to remove xp drivers:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~mode=popup&file=224499

Driver for vista
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~mode=popup&file=203951

1. Uninstall KB873333 microsoft update (Control panel> AddRemove program> check show hidden microsoft updates then uninstall it)

2. Scan the computer with free SuperAntiSpyware. download from http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

3. To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer and the printer or the scanner.
2. Disconnect the printer or the scanner from the computer.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Install the compatible drivers and software for the printer or the scanner, and then reconnect the printer or the scanner to the computer.

4.
931852 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931852/ ) Error messages when you start a Windows XP-based computer and then try to download Windows Updates 894391 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894391/ ) You receive a "Generic Host Process" error message after you start the computer, or DBCS attachment file names are not displayed in Rich Text e-mail messages 819017 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819017/ ) Long delay before files appear in My Computer in Windows XP

1. Uninstall KB873333 microsoft update (Control panel> Add\Remove program> check show hidden microsoft updates then uninstall it)

2. Scan the computer with free SuperAntiSpyware. download from http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

3. To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer and the printer or the scanner.
2. Disconnect the printer or the scanner from the computer.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Install the compatible drivers and software for the printer or the scanner, and then reconnect the printer or the scanner to the computer.

4.
931852 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931852/ ) Error messages when you start a Windows XP-based computer and then try to download Windows Updates 894391 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894391/ ) You receive a "Generic Host Process" error message after you start the computer, or DBCS attachment file names are not displayed in Rich Text e-mail messages 819017 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819017/ ) Long delay before files appear in My Computer in Windows XP

Hello Ungeni

Can you post me the error code you get in the device manager.

Windows doesn't allow you to remove buildin devices from safely remove hardware.

If your error code is 31,32,19,39 or 41
this should solve your problem
http://www.fixya.com/support/r548399-fix_non_working_cd_dvd_shows_in_device


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Hello Ungeni

Can you post me the error code you get in the device manager.

Windows doesn't allow you to remove buildin devices from safely remove hardware.

If your error code is 31,32,19,39 or 41
this should solve your problem
http://www.fixya.com/support/r548399-fix_non_working_cd_dvd_shows_in_device


If this solution was any help at all please rate it as helpfull or fixya.
And if you need anything else let me know, you can ask me 24/7 by clicking
on the ask me button, I will ansver in most cases within 24hours.
Thanks and good luck!

Here is the explanation and solution for the error code 41:

Code 41
Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41) Recommended resolution

A driver was loaded but Windows cannot find the device. This error occurs when Windows does not detect a non-Plug and Play device.

If the device was removed, uninstall the driver, install the device, and then click Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver. If the hardware was not removed, obtain a new or updated driver for the device.

If the device is a non-Plug and Play device, a newer version of the driver might be needed. To install non-Plug and Play devices, use the Add Hardware wizard. Click Performance and Maintenance on Control Panel, click System, and on the Hardware tab, click Add Hardware Wizard.

On the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard.

Good luck.