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    Showing 2 optical drives in my M17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cookinwitdiesel, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Since pictures speak louder than words..

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    Any ideas on what is causing this? I have Daemon Tools Lite loaded but aside from that I am completely lost on why this might be happening....
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Oct 9, 2009
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    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    I feel silly now, uninstalled Daemon tools (didnt even think of it till writing the above post) and that did it. Is gone now.

    Hope this helps anyone who reads lol
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Oct 9, 2009
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    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    LOOOL....It's ok....I have "three" optical drives on mine, thanks to Virtual Clone Drive; 1 real drive, and 2 virtual drives....
     
    lordqarlyn, Oct 10, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    You don't have to uninstall daemon tools. Just right click daemon tools and select no drives.
     
    surfasb, Oct 10, 2009
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