Dimension 3100 DBGG391 I used the reinstallation

Use the Restoration (Recovery) Disk.
When asked choose Full Install. (Destructive Installation)

Regards,
joecoolvette

Check device manager and install / update drivers. Might have to download from Dell if Windows does load.

Try to reinstall Windows using the install/recovery disks provided by Dell.

With any computer this is a question that must be answered by those that provide the driver software. Like the number above (Dimension 3100) you should begin your search here=> Dimension 3100 Drivers that is if you have not altered the driver by putting a different player in the slot. What you need to do is test the drive using the Dell diagnostics. The procedure can be found in the CD/DVD FAQ. Run the "read test". You'll need to insert various disc types during the test.

• Osprey's Toolbox
• CD/DVD FAQ
• MS CD/DVD fix
• Got your new Dell and need help? Go to Solution Station for answers to frequently asked questions.

This came from Dell Forums. Click Here=> Dell Forums/Osprey and Here=> Search Results for "Dimension 3100 DVD Driver"
Hope this helps, Thanks, Sea Breeze

You can found the drivers on Dell Support site for Dimension 3100 Desktop PC thru here.

If you had reinstalled your OS you may have to download Chipset first then second Software Utilities and lastly Video drivers.

It might be easier to just use a thumbdrive and download the ethernet driver from support.dell.com on a different computer.

you can try to uninstall and reinstall the removable disk by following the link my start>> right click on my computer>>manage>>device manager>>right click on all usb hub and restart the system this should work

Reinstall the chipset driver, from the dell driver and utility disk.
That should fix the issue . Else reinstall th windows again.

Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks
Kevin

right click drive in my computer
then properties
make sure all settings for
autoplay
hardware
and recording are correct
if this does not help you can go to device manager update driver
if still not solved then back to device manager and uninstall driver restar system and allow to reinstall
please let me know if this solved issue if not we can try something else
and please rate me
thanx

It may just be that that is the speed of your drive.  See if it says on the drive how fast it is.  If it is too slow, then you may want to consider getting a newer, faster drive.