CD-ROM Drive Randomly Flies Open??

Option (1)
To resolve this issue, use the Windows XP Recovery Console to replace the Msvcrt.dll file with the original version. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Insert your Windows XP CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer from the CD-ROM.
   
   NOTE: Some computers may require that you modify the basic input/output system (BIOS) settings before you can start the computer from a CD-ROM. For information about how to modify BIOS, see your computer documentation.
2. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. Press the number key that corresponds to the installation that you want to repair, and then press ENTER.
4. Type the Administrator password, and then press ENTER.
5. With the Windows XP CD-ROM still in the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command:
   • cd system32
   • ren msvcrt.dll msvcrt.old
   • CD-ROM_or_DVD-ROM_Drive_Letter:
   • cd \i386
   • expand msvcrt.dl_ BootDriveLetter:\windows\system32
   • exit
   NOTE: BootDriveLetter refers to the drive letter of the boot drive. In other words, it refers to the drive where the Windows folder is located, which is probably drive C. CD-ROM_or_DVD-ROM_Drive_Letter refers to the drive letter of the CD-ROM or the drive letter of the DVD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive or the DVD-ROM drive are frequently located in drive D.

Option (2)
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If your not computer savvy like the address might be holding you up or go into bios to see if it is being reconized(floppy drive) you can take them to a computer tech shop and they will transfer them for you

Dear lildanter:
If you have allready ruled out that the discs you are using are OK.
Then it probably is a non-functioning CD-Rom drive. They are pretty cheap nowadays so your best bet is to just replace it with a new one. The good news is that you can upgrade it to one with DVD support, so now you can play and write with DVDs.

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If a problem on 2 x pc's then its probably a drive issue.

Does it play CD/DVD's ?. If not you could try a CD lens cleaning disk, it may just need a good clean out.

As you're moving it between PC's then the IDE cable is probably connected properly.

My only other thought is that it is faulty, probably not worth repairing, you can get dual layer DVD/CD rw drives for under £15 on ebay.

You are going to need an external CD-Rom to fix that problem, there is no way around it. Some people have used their original os CD from asus to make a Thumb drive solution that emulates a CD, but you first need a CD to do this. Try shopping at Geeks.com for the external drive, or try using a spare cd or dvd rom with their external cable kit.

I use a cable like this for my external CD or Hard drive hookups.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=2020-OTB&cat=CDR

The best bet and I have had several customers bring systems in with this problem is you have to edit the registry file and get rid of the upper and lower registry values once you do this save and reboot the machine it is just like a new drive was installed worked on all of theres one however came back to me twice and it turned out it was a conflict with other installed hardware. Hope this helps If you simply go to google.com and type clear upper lower registry values and the name and model of you drive as above it usually gives you a step by step and happy computing. Check us out on the web @ http://www.davispcrepair.com or contact me personally @ [email protected]

Remove the CD disc from the camcorder and put in the CD drive on the computer. A windows may open automatically to show you the conmtents of the CD.

If it does not open automatically:
1. Use Windows explorer ... open "My Computer"
2. The CD will probably be listed as Drive D:"
3. Double-click (open) the Drive and each folder that appears on the drive.
4. The viseos will be listed...
5. you can copy (or "drag") these to a folder or your desktop.

Please reply with a comment if you need more information about this...

hi,
Locking device / software installed
First, verify no locking software is being loaded, which would allow the CD-ROM tray not to open. If you are unable to determine this, reboot the computer and as it is booting up, attempt to eject the tray. No power to computer or CD-ROM drive
If you have recently installed a new CD-ROM drive or you have moved the computer, it is possible that the power to the CD-ROM may have become loose or disconnected. Check the cable connections. Bad eject button
If you are running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP, open My computer, right-click on the CD-ROM drive and choose the option to eject. If this ejects your CD-ROM drive tray, it is likely that the button on the CD-ROM drive has become defective and it is recommended that the drive be replaced. CD stuck within drive
It is possible that a CD may have become stuck within the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM drive has a small hole (that is not the head phone jack), using a paper clip, place the paper clip within the hole and attempt to manually eject the CD-ROM tray. If the CD-ROM drive is only partially able to be opened, attempt to pull the tray gently to see if it can be manually ejected. If it cannot be opened any further, it is likely that the gears within the CD-ROM drive have become bad, dislodged, or that a CD is positioned in the drive, which does not allow it to open. Incompatibility with IDE / ATAPI interface
If you have an IBM compatible computer and recently installed the CD-ROM drive and are unable to open the drive, attempt to temporarily disconnect the IDE cable to verify that you not experiencing an issue with an incompatibility between the CD-ROM and motherboard. Once the IDE cable has been disconnected, power on the computer and see if the CD-ROM drive tray is now able to be opened. If the drive is able to be opened with the IDE / ATAPI cable disconnected, it is recommended you use the interface card supplied with the CD-ROM drive or the ATAPI interface on the sound card / motherboard. Bad drive
Unfortunately, if after following the above recommendations you are still unable to properly open the CD-ROM drive using the button on the front of the CD-ROM drive, it is likely defective and should be replaced. Caution: If you are able to open the CD-ROM drive using a paper clip. We do not recommend that you continue using the CD-ROM drive by manually ejecting the CD-ROM using a paper clip. The drive should be replaced and this is not meant to be used as a temporary solution. Additional information and tips for buying a new CD-ROM drive can be found on our CD-ROM buying tips section.

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