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    installing cod on the 6000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kidA, Apr 15, 2006.

  1. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    it could just be me, but i failed to install COD 1 about 10 times on my brand new 6000 when i first got it. the problem occured when i had to put in the second disc. i currently have it installed but i was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this problem, and if anyone knows what the cause is.
     
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    You may want to verify that your Secondary IDE Channel is set for DMA Transfer Mode. Sometimes a scratched or dirty CD can kick the drive to PIO mode. When this happens, I have had problems installing some apps.

    You can check this in Device Manager ---> IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers ---> right click and choose Properties for: Secondary IDE channel ---> Advanced Settings tab ---> Transfer Mode

    Just a thought.
     
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